Post by: rexb300 on July 25, 2009, 10:38:28 PM
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
Post by: dogman666 on July 26, 2009, 10:06:29 AM
Post by: DanH78 on July 26, 2009, 10:13:49 AM
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Post by: JOE FALCO 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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Post by: MI 2 AZ 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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Post by: Gazoo 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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Post by: JOE FALCO on July 26, 2009, 02:51:26 PM
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National Bowling Stadium!
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Post by: Gazoo on July 26, 2009, 03:13:07 PM
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Post by: sdbowler on July 26, 2009, 04:00:31 PM
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Post by: Atochabsh on July 26, 2009, 06:48:18 PM
Erin
Post by: JOE FALCO on July 26, 2009, 07:09:37 PM
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Post by: Atochabsh on July 26, 2009, 07:55:21 PM
Erin
Post by: JOE FALCO on July 26, 2009, 08:19:20 PM
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Post by: ozsweet on July 26, 2009, 08:25:07 PM
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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Post by: Pinbuster on July 26, 2009, 08:32:40 PM
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.
Post by: JOE FALCO on July 26, 2009, 08:48:39 PM
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Post by: Atochabsh on July 26, 2009, 09:36:13 PM
Erin
Post by: JessN16 on July 27, 2009, 01:10:05 AM
Disney has been hit just like everyone else in this economy, but I don't think the USBC's issues had much of an effect here.
What Disney cares about is six months of tourists coming to Orlando primarily in the summer, which is the weak time for Disney World due to the heat/humidity in central Florida about that time. If you go on the Disney website, you'll notice that they give deep discounts for their summer guests. It's the spring, fall and Christmas/New Year's Eve that get charged out the wazoo.
I'm sure Disney is thinking they can build the bowling center, then offer up lodging packages to the bowlers. Couple that with Disney's bus and boat shuttle system and it's the perfect place to have a tournament.
Jess
Post by: nutsforbowling on July 27, 2009, 06:54:45 AM
If this ever comes about I will have to skip that year because the Disney company is PURE EVIL. Evil I tell ya, EVIL.
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Post by: dogman666 on July 27, 2009, 07:11:27 AM
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Nationals should be in Reno every year period!
Do not attribute this quote to me. Someone who I will not name hacked into my account this weekend. Funny thing is he has never bowled Nationals! He can't handle anything but cake shots!
Post by: JessN16 on July 27, 2009, 08:08:09 AM
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Jess your account is pretty accurate. It was stated that it would be a joint venture between Disney and another company(Brunswick?).
If this ever comes about I will have to skip that year because the Disney company is PURE EVIL. Evil I tell ya, EVIL.
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I'm not much for Mickey Mouse but my wife and I have vacationed twice at Disney World in the last three years and we love it. There isn't a better-run business of that type and/or scope anywhere in the world, IMO, from a customer service standpoint.
You're not going to find many places that will run a shuttle from the airport to your hotel (and you have your choice of about 20-something of them on the Disney property), then give you free shuttles to the venue for you and your gear every 20 minutes of the day.
I want to bowl at the stadium before I die but I'd jump all over an Orlando trip if Disney was involved.
Jess
Post by: BeansProShop on July 27, 2009, 12:08:02 PM
Just my opinion............
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Post by: Coolerman on July 27, 2009, 12:43:48 PM
monitors are not all from the area that the tournament is held.They have people who are traveling
every year .The USBC pays for their housing and some meals during the day.They pay these people
for the women's tournament 4 months time frame almost as I make in 9 months.And the men's
is even more because of the length of the tournament.If you don't belive me just ask one of them and see if you can get and answer.I did not realize this until I noticed a man and a women from the Detroit
area working the women's tournament in Reno this year.I ask them what they were doing there and
they proudly told me about the jobs.The USBC hires people to travel each year,most of the people have been doing this for years.Great gig if you can get it!
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