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Changes for 2013 Open Championships
« on: February 03, 2012, 11:16:33 AM »
The 11th Frame: Update: Open Championships changes for 2013 include $30 entry fee hike, fresh oil for all squads, USBC announces

Read more: http://host.madison.com/sports/recreation/bowling/the-th-frame-update-open-championships-changes-for-include-entry/article_5fc2a37a-4e93-11e1-942d-0019bb2963f4.html#ixzz1lNKofHem

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Re: Changes for 2013 Open Championships
« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2012, 05:34:06 AM »
I updated this Saturday morning.


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Re: Changes for 2013 Open Championships
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2012, 08:53:29 AM »
Just what we need....a price increase. This is not going to help increase entries at all. It's just another reason for people to stop going. The USBC needs to look at going somewhere other than Reno. I hear a lot of my customers saying that they will stop going after this year (Baton Rouge). The tournament needs to get back to going all over the country, it's not fair that the tournament is out west so much. Reno 3 out of 4 years is a bit much.


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Re: Changes for 2013 Open Championships
« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2012, 11:07:56 AM »
I can see the day when it'll be "Reno only" in coming years because of the logistics in obtaining an arena.  Most cities do not want to give up their "every year" customers to host an occasional bowling tournament. Plus it cost a lot of money to set up the tourney, especially in a venue that is not normally used for bowling.  That said, there should be NO increase for entry fees in my opinion when the event is held in Reno where the facility is permanent and owned by the USBC.


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Re: Changes for 2013 Open Championships
« Reply #4 on: February 04, 2012, 06:59:46 PM »
Why is USBC charging a fee to pay entry fees?  I understand if they want to charge a fee for entries not done on line to encourage on line entries.  But they are also charging a fee for on line entries.  Doesn't make much sense.
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Re: Changes for 2013 Open Championships
« Reply #5 on: February 04, 2012, 07:51:38 PM »
I'm assuming they are calling it a 'convenience fee'.  Anyone who accepts credit cards cannot charge a fee for using them.


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Re: Changes for 2013 Open Championships
« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2012, 05:28:47 AM »

 
strikeking wrote on 2/4/2012 12:07 PM:
I can see the day when it'll be "Reno only" in coming years because of the logistics in obtaining an arena.  Most cities do not want to give up their "every year" customers to host an occasional bowling tournament. Plus it cost a lot of money to set up the tourney, especially in a venue that is not normally used for bowling.  That said, there should be NO increase for entry fees in my opinion when the event is held in Reno where the facility is permanent and owned by the USBC.


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Reno convention & visitors bureau owns the stadium NOT USBC!!  & USBC pays lineage when tournaments are at Stadium.

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Re: Changes for 2013 Open Championships
« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2012, 06:14:43 AM »
My biggest problem with the entry increase, is that they had an increase within the last 5 to 10 years with 50% of it going to expenses if I remember correctly.

 

With the USBC hemorrhaging money they are obviously trying to make up for the short fall by squeezing the National tournament for every dime they can.

 

Riggs I presume that it is cheaper to run the tournament at Reno than to build in a convention center, plus I believe Reno probably sweetens the pot even more incentive and casino money.

 

They are afraid to raise dues and if they are not careful they are going to kill this goose that is laying golden eggs.


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Re: Changes for 2013 Open Championships
« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2012, 12:04:16 PM »
Just more reasons to make Baton Rouge my 20th and last.  I expect a lot of others will do the same,especially with so many visits to Reno.


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Re: Changes for 2013 Open Championships
« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2012, 03:47:10 PM »
Well that just sucks.
 
Went to my first one last year and am going back this year, its still new to me. So going back to Reno wont be bad for me but I guess it would get old if its held their every year.
 
But I don't like the increase in fees, it cost enough now.


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Re: Changes for 2013 Open Championships
« Reply #10 on: February 06, 2012, 08:56:07 AM »
I don't know the exact figure but USBC says the cost for lineage in Reno is comparable to the cost of building the facility elsewhere.


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Re: Changes for 2013 Open Championships
« Reply #11 on: February 06, 2012, 10:51:28 AM »
Not only that but I am sure that the plane fares wont get any cheaper either.  If the USBC isnt careful, what used to be a Feb-Jul tournament will then become an Apr-Jun tournament simply because alot of bowlers soon wont be able to afford the trip out to bowl.  Pretty sad as this was the one tournament I always looked forward to. 



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Re: Changes for 2013 Open Championships
« Reply #12 on: February 06, 2012, 11:23:58 AM »

 
TWOHAND834 wrote on 2/6/2012 11:51 AM:
Not only that but I am sure that the plane fares wont get any cheaper either.  If the USBC isnt careful, what used to be a Feb-Jul tournament will then become an Apr-Jun tournament simply because alot of bowlers soon wont be able to afford the trip out to bowl.  Pretty sad as this was the one tournament I always looked forward to. 



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+100, exactly. Going out to Reno to bowl, eat, lodge, can easily run you $1k. Im not Riggs, im aware im not competing for Eagles, im simply looking to cash and shoot 1850-1900. Dropping that kind of coin to bowl 9 games is foolish for a large percentage of Bowlers.

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Re: Changes for 2013 Open Championships
« Reply #13 on: February 06, 2012, 11:30:30 AM »
I agree with the Reno thing it gets old quick and being from the east it does cost you $1000 for the trip.  Luckily for me it becomes a wash or plus a little with tournament and bracket winnings.

 

Side note a friend of my brothers was in Orlando recently and saw a sign about a bowling stadium down there.


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Re: Changes for 2013 Open Championships
« Reply #14 on: February 06, 2012, 11:41:17 AM »
Side note to your side note, that I haven't gotten a chance to tell you you yet. I did some snooping trying to verify
. There is a bowling center that is part of a chain being built in Downtown Disney. I dont think now that this is THE bowling center most of us east coasters are hoping for.  http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpp/attractions/disney/071311-bowling-coming-to-downtown-disney


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