Tournament hosting Question ?

[BAXTER]

Yo Jasper,

Here's the deal mang... it all depends on your aim. If you aspire to get a serious turn-out, you might have to take the political approach and rub some elbows. But, from my observations, if that is not done correctly, you might be truly disappointed.

However, if you are truly just interested in putting on a tourney, build it and they will eventually come. Even if you pick a date during or close to another established tourney, that might be o-kay too.

First and foremost, see what type of local support you might have and go from there. Secondly, try to pick a time where most local folk will be available and will not have plans to attend another tourney.

Once you've done that, build it and eventually more might partake. Try not to concern yourself with too many other things for coaches outside of your locale. The reason I say this is because you simply can't depend on them. Create your foundation locally then advertise, but do not expect a huge helping of support from outside coaches. If you get that... great, but do not base your tourney on it.

Once you have established it and hyped it, more and more coaches will become interested and might actually test the waters. Do yo thang mang... do yo thang....


Peace

[Norbert Revels]

YOU SAID,.........But i was recently told we wouldn 't get support due to all of the other tournaments already exits. My question is what are the positive or negatives you see in attending a tournment in Atlanta area ?

Norbert says, who in the heck told you that ?, don't tell me, (smile),..to get established, you must start, start it my friend, so what if tons don't show, just keep doing it, and it will takeoff, we need more tourneys out there for sure, if you want to take on the hard work to start this up do it please, don't ask questions as to why and such, just do it, in 2 or 3 years it will take off,.........I myself am thinking of a tournament for the Michigan area.

P.S. I'm thinking, going to atlanta in the winter months,....HUH, no brainer.

Norbert Revels

[detroitchild]

I totally agree with Jeff, AB, and Norbert. Just do it. Build it and they will come.

The MFCA Marketing Committee will assist where we can to help you promote it.

I'd take Lynn's advice and touch base with Bruce to see what's going on with what he's developing BUT you don't need anyone's permission to do yo thang!

Don

[Reginald Rutledge]

people don't show.

You know how many critics I had for tourneys and everything else? You just do it. The only thing I say is that if you are gonna create a following, you've got to be consistent and have it every year.

You've got to understand as well (or this is what I had to accept) that everybody may not be interested in what you are doing. It's just a part of it. But don't let that foolishness disuade you.

Have it when you want to and be strategical when planning.

Reg

[daghstrydr]

the DSEFL will also team up with you guys to help get this thing going. For years now we have been talking about hosting a GA Rumble, I think that the time has come and it is time for us to show the rest of the Leagues that we are ready. Let me know what I can do or need to do to help you make this a real deal tourney.

Leonard
DeepSouth on the Rise!!!!!!

[Joeram57]

You have my support and help as well, if ya need it

[dallcow4life28]

The Georgia Rumble is being hosted by GEORGIA coaches. I will not support a Georgia Rumble that is being held by coaches from out-of-state. What would be the point? I'm just sayin...