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LHSAA: State wrestling tournament leaving Kenner for Bossier/Shreveport
Posted on 3/18/15 at 3:02 pm
Posted on 3/18/15 at 3:02 pm
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LHSAA ?@LHSAA
The #LHSAA is pleased to announce that the '16 & '17 State Wrestling Champs will be held at the @CenturyLinkCtr in Bossier City/Shreveport.
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Posted on 3/18/15 at 3:04 pm to rt3
They really wrestled with the decision
Posted on 3/18/15 at 3:05 pm to rt3
Doesnt seem like a good move. I imagine BM and Jesuit dominate attendance and both are in NOLA. That's gonna put a dent in it.
Posted on 3/18/15 at 3:06 pm to rt3
The fan that usually attends will be very upset
Posted on 3/18/15 at 3:09 pm to rt3
North LA > South LA
Posted on 3/18/15 at 3:11 pm to rt3
There are 80-90 teams in South LA and 10-12 in North LA. The LHSAA made this decision not in the best interest of kids, schools, or fans, but in the best interest of their pocketbook. The Shreveport facility waived usage fee and the executive committee voted despite most of the principles on the committee not having wrestling teams.
Typically LHSAA - all about money
Typically LHSAA - all about money
Posted on 3/18/15 at 3:15 pm to Antonio Moss
Dont pony up the money you go down for the count
Posted on 3/18/15 at 3:17 pm to fightingtiger2335
Right, just what we - a public entity trying figure out ways to make money off of HS athletes.
Posted on 3/18/15 at 3:19 pm to Antonio Moss
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the best interest of their pocketbook. The Shreveport facility waived usage fee and the executive committee voted despite most of the principles on the committee not having wrestling teams. Typically LHSAA - all about money
This isn't the NCAA or NFL with advertising money flowing in, its the LSHAA. They are trying to keep from losing money here, and if a nice facility is offered to them for free then they are going to jump on it.
Posted on 3/18/15 at 3:28 pm to Hermit Crab
Nope. The River Center in BR waived rental fees as well and it's an even better facility for the tournament. However, the LHSAA stands to make more money in Shreveport. They would not have lost money in BR
Posted on 3/18/15 at 3:30 pm to Hermit Crab
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They are trying to keep from losing money here, and if a nice facility is offered to them for free then they are going to jump on it.
I guess we'll just find out then if the drop off in attendance outweighs the usage fee they didn't want to pay.
But this seems like an idiotic move considering that the VAST majority of schools with wrestling programs are in the southern part of the state.
Posted on 3/18/15 at 3:34 pm to rt3
How long as it been in Kenner? I used to enjoy traveling with my team in HS.
Posted on 3/18/15 at 3:37 pm to Black n Gold
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How long as it been in Kenner? I used to enjoy traveling with my team in HS.
Since 1999 with one year in Shreveport during that time. It couldn't go back to the Pontchatrain Center though. The sport has outgrown that venue for quite some time.
Posted on 3/18/15 at 3:43 pm to Antonio Moss
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Since 1999 with one year in Shreveport during that time.
That year worked out so well, that they informed the LHSAA that they "were unable to honor their bid for the following year"
Posted on 3/18/15 at 3:46 pm to Antonio Moss
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It couldn't go back to the Pontchatrain Center though. The sport has outgrown that venue for quite some time.
What about at that place in Baton Rouge where the big regular season tourney is held?
What kind of space is needed for it?
Posted on 3/18/15 at 3:47 pm to Antonio Moss
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Typically LHSAA - all about money
Name a business that isn't......I'll wait.
Posted on 3/18/15 at 3:48 pm to ProjectP2294
Classic was at BRCC. Way too small. You need floor space for at least 10 mats for the State Tournament
Posted on 3/18/15 at 3:50 pm to Kracka
LHSAA isn't a business
Posted on 3/18/15 at 4:23 pm to Antonio Moss
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LHSAA isn't a business
A governing body that makes money. Sorry.
Posted on 3/18/15 at 4:25 pm to Kracka
Non profit.
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