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rexb300

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USBC nationals save money
« on: July 25, 2009, 10:38:28 PM »
like the PBA doing WSOB this fall

if nationals used only 2 or 3 places all the time
would it not be cheaper, Reno and if Florida gets done and
1 more in midwest or where good airport and hotel base ect
they wouldn't have to go setup the lanes
paying expenses ect

they should off moved the USBC headquarters and built another
national bowling center  right there & save money.
and bowling museum be right there for bowlers to go to.
and the people in charge can see whats going on and talk
to bowlers.

just a idea. RB
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Re: USBC nationals save money
« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2009, 10:06:29 AM »
Nationals should be in Reno every year period!
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« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2009, 10:13:49 AM »
It's not 100% up to the USBC.  They need to have a city WANT us to come there.  Reno has shown that the USBC is willing to sign an every X year contract, we almost signed one for Orlando till the economy went in the dumps, but a city has to make the offer.
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Re: USBC nationals save money
« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2009, 10:15:24 AM »
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Nationals should be in Reno every year period!


WHY?
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Re: USBC nationals save money
« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2009, 02:10:22 PM »
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so bowlers can get more involved in what USBC does.


Well, maybe they really don't want us to become too involved in what they are doing.  



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Re: USBC nationals save money
« Reply #5 on: July 26, 2009, 02:42:26 PM »
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Nationals should be in Reno every year period!


WHY?



National Bowling Stadium!
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JOE FALCO

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« Reply #6 on: July 26, 2009, 02:51:26 PM »
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National Bowling Stadium!
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Oh! That makes sense!
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Re: USBC nationals save money
« Reply #7 on: July 26, 2009, 03:13:07 PM »
Better sense than Billings MT or Corpus Christi TX.
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« Reply #8 on: July 26, 2009, 04:00:31 PM »
One of the things I liked about going to nationals was the different places it was at. I only went to a few but going to the couple locations outside of Reno was nice. Yeah Reno is nice due to the stadium but nice to go other places.
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Atochabsh

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« Reply #9 on: July 26, 2009, 06:48:18 PM »
Finding a location where you can set up 60+ bowling lanes and keep them there for months at a time, is difficult.  Most of these centers have weekend events, maybe a week long event, but not events that are months long.  Had they been able to complete the bowling complex in Orlando then we would see east then west locations.  But Reno has a ready made fascility that is there solely for bowling.  Its also fairly easy to fly into, and has enough hotel space for the event.  I am sorry for the East Coasters that find it difficult to participate due to travel distances.  But I don't think USBC has much choice at this point.  Its cost effective to have the event in Reno.  

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JOE FALCO

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« Reply #10 on: July 26, 2009, 07:09:37 PM »
Do you think the ORLANDO DEAL is now OFF THE TABLE?
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« Reply #11 on: July 26, 2009, 07:55:21 PM »
Until the economy takes a decided turn for the better, I'm afraid it will be.  After all, USBC is revamping its awards, its youth program, its web site, building a coaching fascility in TX.  They don't have money for a bowling center in Orlando, IMO.  Had they gotten the $5 increase in dues, I'm not sure even then they'd have the money.  Because when the dues increase failed, it was mentioned that now USBC would have to find more then 2 million $$S in cuts.  Only if a private entity were to build the complex could it be completed anytime soon.  

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JOE FALCO

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« Reply #12 on: July 26, 2009, 08:19:20 PM »
I was UNDER THE IMPRESSION that Disney was building the complex and USBC was going to use it! Guess that was WRONG!
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Re: USBC nationals save money
« Reply #13 on: July 26, 2009, 08:25:07 PM »
even though tourism has taken a little hit here in Orlando, business itself is booming. the new $1.2B facility to house the Magic et al. is progressing well and real estate has started making a come-back (at least within the areas close to town).

Building a center should be workable but what to do with it during all the "down time" is another question. There are plenty of existing convention facilities here, so as a stand-alone 60 or 80 lane bowling facility, it seems like a waste of space.

I like the idea of the Nationals moving around. Reno is fun once or twice but tough to get to from the east or the south. Bottom line with bowling is always the same - it does not generate the revenue that other sports do (unfortunately)
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« Reply #14 on: July 26, 2009, 08:32:40 PM »
I believe the Orlando facility was to be privately owned and run.

The USBC was going to sign an agreement the same as with Reno that the National tournaments (Mens, Womens, Mixed) would rotate there.

Whether it is cheaper than the convention center settings I don't know. I'm sure they pay for the use of the facility.

But it might be cheaper than building lanes. Although the bidding cities normally throw in finanical incentives.

I'm sure it is easier for the USBC to go to the stadium. They would not have to supervise the building project.

I prefer to travel to different locations but I understand the economics of why cities have dropped out of the running.
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