Split the schools into classifications

[bowlindog]

When will they split the schools into classifications for help for the smaller schools and increased participation? What do you think?

[Indian]

They probably need more teams before they can do that. Around here the top program is Hixson, they'd be in the smaller class anyway if it was done in a A/AA and AAA like volleyball.

[bowlindog]

They probably need more teams before they can do that. Around here the top program is Hixson, they'd be in the smaller class anyway if it was done in a A/AA and AAA like volleyball.

 

What is Hixsons normal school classification like football and basketball? Also if you notice there are a lot of small schools that will NOT compete because of the dominance of the larger schools. Not a complaint...just something I noticed.

[catsbackr]

What is Hixsons normal school classification like football and basketball? Also if you notice there are a lot of small schools that will NOT compete because of the dominance of the larger schools. Not a complaint...just something I noticed.

Hixson is 4A in football and AA in basketball, baseball, etc.

 

It is my feeling that a lot of small schools don't compete due to lack of facilities, lack of coaches, etc. not because of dominance by larger schools. Hixson is by no means a large school.

[bowlindog]

Hixson is 4A in football and AA in basketball, baseball, etc.

 

It is my feeling that a lot of small schools don't compete due to lack of facilities, lack of coaches, etc. not because of dominance by larger schools. Hixson is by no means a large school.

 

True facilities may pose a problem...but you can't deny when a high school has 900 plus students over a 200 maximum has a lot more to choose from. Coaches are not that hard to find.

[catsbackr]

True facilities may pose a problem...but you can't deny when a high school has 900 plus students over a 200 maximum has a lot more to choose from. Coaches are not that hard to find.

I disagree. The largest school here in Chattanooga, Ooltewah, doesn't even have bowling teams and they have +/- 2,000 students.

 

A bowling facility, in close proximity to the school, gets kids bowling. If you already have kids bowling, then they are more likely to want to bowl for their school team.

 

A bowling coach that know what they are doing is very hard to find.

 

Another large school here, Red Bank, doesn't have a team, supposedly because they cannot find a coach and a faculty representative.

 

And finally, student population from school to school doesn't really matter. Either you have kids interested in bowling or you don't. Your 900 to 200 comparison doesn't really wash, look at Soddy Daisy and Hixson. Soddy Daisy, 1,800 students---Hixson, 900.

 

I really do wish more people, students and faculty alike, would attend some bowling matches. It is the closest thing to a wrestling environment I've seen!

[bowlindog]

I disagree. The largest school here in Chattanooga, Ooltewah, doesn't even have bowling teams and they have +/- 2,000 students.

 

A bowling facility, in close proximity to the school, gets kids bowling. If you already have kids bowling, then they are more likely to want to bowl for their school team.

 

A bowling coach that know what they are doing is very hard to find.

 

Another large school here, Red Bank, doesn't have a team, supposedly because they cannot find a coach and a faculty representative.

 

And finally, student population from school to school doesn't really matter. Either you have kids interested in bowling or you don't. Your 900 to 200 comparison doesn't really wash, look at Soddy Daisy and Hixson. Soddy Daisy, 1,800 students---Hixson, 900.

 

I really do wish more people, students and faculty alike, would attend some bowling matches. It is the closest thing to a wrestling environment I've seen!

 

 

 

 

I agree a great enviroment - But its time to split into divisions - By the way check the school sizes of the finalist over the past 6 years and you will see that no true single A schools and only a few AA schools are there. And I disagree about the odds of better bowlers coming from larger schools. When you have more to choose from your odds are greater. example - Smyrna - Hendersonville. I think

they are pretty good size schools

[larjoranj]

I disagree. The largest school here in Chattanooga, Ooltewah, doesn't even have bowling teams and they have +/- 2,000 students.

 

A bowling facility, in close proximity to the school, gets kids bowling. If you already have kids bowling, then they are more likely to want to bowl for their school team.

 

A bowling coach that know what they are doing is very hard to find.

 

Another large school here, Red Bank, doesn't have a team, supposedly because they cannot find a coach and a faculty representative.

 

And finally, student population from school to school doesn't really matter. Either you have kids interested in bowling or you don't. Your 900 to 200 comparison doesn't really wash, look at Soddy Daisy and Hixson. Soddy Daisy, 1,800 students---Hixson, 900.

 

I really do wish more people, students and faculty alike, would attend some bowling matches. It is the closest thing to a wrestling environment I've seen!

 

 

 

Very few teams have coaches that are good teachers of the game. It is nice to have a good coach, but anyone willing to show up for the matches will do in order for the kids to be able to participate.

[McGavockBowling07]

McGavock, one of the largest in Tennessee (3200+) we only have 9, really only 7.... on our team

[catsbackr]

McGavock, one of the largest in Tennessee (3200+) we only have 9, really only 7.... on our team

3,200? The TSSAA website reports McGavock with only 2,592, but that's not important.

 

Anyway, if bowling was broken down with Class A, AA and AAA, i doubt you would have enough teams to have a decent state tournament. Breaking bowling into classes like this would water down the quality of the bowling.

 

Think about it, do you want a Class A champion shooting something like 2,500 in the finals? You've already got something similar to that with the Division II teams shooting very medicore scores compared to the Public schools and winning State Championships. The State isn't about making everyone feel good by winning, it's about rewarding quality perfomance.

 

The size of the school doesn't matter. Either you have bowlers or you don't.

[BigTommyG615]

3,200? The TSSAA website reports McGavock with only 2,592, but that's not important.

 

Anyway, if bowling was broken down with Class A, AA and AAA, i doubt you would have enough teams to have a decent state tournament. Breaking bowling into classes like this would water down the quality of the bowling.

 

Think about it, do you want a Class A champion shooting something like 2,500 in the finals? You've already got something similar to that with the Division II teams shooting very medicore scores compared to the Public schools and winning State Championships. The State isn't about making everyone feel good by winning, it's about rewarding quality perfomance.

 

The size of the school doesn't matter. Either you have bowlers or you don't.

 

yeah believe it or not the big McGavock is packed with 3200+ students and we still get a crappy turn out in every sport! especially BOWLING!!

[Missouri_Bowler]

yeah believe it or not the big McGavock is packed with 3200+ students and we still get a crappy turn out in every sport! especially BOWLING!!

 

same here!