State tourny in cookeville?

[SportsWestTN]

1 hour ago, pioneer42 said:

Locals can just go through the schools and get their tickets. I would imagine that if they cleared gym out after every game and they knew the allotment they sold to schools they could still sell tickets at the gate to make the 3000 person  limit. Somebody like me could probably leave the gym, may cost me an extra ticket per game, and watch several games. If TSSAA had a 3000 seat limit and planned it right, they could make a lot of extra ticket sales. 3000 people is quite a few and most fans leave after their team plays.

When I say "locals" I don't mean people in the communities of the schools participating, I'm referring to natives of the Cookeville area who have no dog in the fight, but just want to go see good basketball (or anyone from around the state that's just a casual fan). Schools participating should be given priority and an allotment.

If you want to clear the gym between games, give each school 1,500 tickets to sell by the day before the tournament begins. Schools can sell those tickets to whoever they want in the community (parents, families, students, fans). They return whatever they couldn't sell from the allotment, and the TSSAA can sell the remainder at the gate. 

The bigger issue comes if you don't clear the gym, especially during the Quarterfinals. That means you are playing six games in the same day. Even though most people won't likely stay the whole time, you have to use due diligence and assume they will. This would mean each school (12) could only get 250 tickets, which would go fast.  

[pioneer42]

2 hours ago, SportsWestTN said:

When I say "locals" I don't mean people in the communities of the schools participating, I'm referring to natives of the Cookeville area who have no dog in the fight, but just want to go see good basketball (or anyone from around the state that's just a casual fan). Schools participating should be given priority and an allotment.

If you want to clear the gym between games, give each school 1,500 tickets to sell by the day before the tournament begins. Schools can sell those tickets to whoever they want in the community (parents, families, students, fans). They return whatever they couldn't sell from the allotment, and the TSSAA can sell the remainder at the gate. 

The bigger issue comes if you don't clear the gym, especially during the Quarterfinals. That means you are playing six games in the same day. Even though most people won't likely stay the whole time, you have to use due diligence and assume they will. This would mean each school (12) could only get 250 tickets, which would go fast.  

I do understand what your saying, but locals can also  buy them with phone or whatever through schools I would imagine if they wanted to go. 1500 fans a school is quite a few. I do believe they should clear the gyms  and if they want to recharge fans it is what is. Your scenario of giving each school first choice fits clearing the gym and that is the way I would vote.

[SportsWestTN]

Per the Tennessean-

TSSAA announces that DI will be played at MTSU, DII headed to Tennessee Tech. Tickets will be broken into two separate three game sessions each day. Childress said that they are looking at between 800-1000 as attendance limits at MTSU, per session. No decision has been made on TTU attendance limits, but they will play two separate two game sessions each day. Tickets will not be sold to the general public.

 

This should mean that each school will get between 133 and 166 tickets to distribute (three games per session; two teams per game). For a team of 15 players, that'd be around ten tickets per kid. If cheerleaders are allowed, that would cut into amount available. Certainly a much lower amount of tickets then I expected to see. Not sure if that was mandated by MTSU, the governor, or a decision by the TSSAA on their own. 

Personally, not surprised to see the "sessions". This is similar to what you see at the NCAA tournament. This will allow people to see more than one game, but still allow for better utilization of the available tickets amongst schools.

Interesting DII will be played so far away from DI, but they aren't on the same weekend, and weren't in the same venue/city before. 

Thing I found funny was article said that MTSU "bent over backward" to keep the tournament and make it happen this year. Think they owe everyone with how they messed everything up last year. 

[pioneer42]

24 minutes ago, SportsWestTN said:

Per the Tennessean-

TSSAA announces that DI will be played at MTSU, DII headed to Tennessee Tech. Tickets will be broken into two separate three game sessions each day. Childress said that they are looking at between 800-1000 as attendance limits at MTSU, per session. No decision has been made on TTU attendance limits, but they will play two separate two game sessions each day. Tickets will not be sold to the general public.

 

This should mean that each school will get between 133 and 166 tickets to distribute (three games per session; two teams per game). For a team of 15 players, that'd be around ten tickets per kid. If cheerleaders are allowed, that would cut into amount available. Certainly a much lower amount of tickets then I expected to see. Not sure if that was mandated by MTSU, the governor, or a decision by the TSSAA on their own. 

Personally, not surprised to see the "sessions". This is similar to what you see at the NCAA tournament. This will allow people to see more than one game, but still allow for better utilization of the available tickets amongst schools.

Interesting DII will be played so far away from DI, but they aren't on the same weekend, and weren't in the same venue/city before. 

Thing I found funny was article said that MTSU "bent over backward" to keep the tournament and make it happen this year. Think they owe everyone with how they messed everything up last year. 

NFHS is good if you want to watch the game after the game. Every game you try to watch live is at least minimum 1 possession off. If you don’t believe me, listen to the radio. So the three game sessions is a terrible idea. Will knock a lot of fans out of the arena. With 800-1000 attendance ought to be cleared out after every game., IMO. Needs to be two game session like the Division II A.. What are they going to do when fans leave?? No tickets sold. Bad deal.

Edited February 4, 2021 by pioneer42