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Post by Mr. Espey on Feb 27, 2006 13:50:36 GMT -5
When you guys & gals... promoters, officials, etc... are trying to promote the sport in your province, state, etc. do you think it is better to concentrate on a few tournaments and make them really good, or to run several smaller shows in an effort to bring armwrestling to the masses?
I have been struggling to promote the sport in Manitoba for several years and keep it afloat and I am just wondering what opinions people have to offer as well as personal experiences.
I am considering just running a couple of tournaments a year (in Manitoba) and really trying to make them something special rather than a whole hand full of small forgettable events.
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gill
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Post by gill on Feb 27, 2006 16:36:56 GMT -5
Excellent topic, Myself, I am beginning to think that what the sport may need is an abundance of amature tournaments with Pro classes to get more people interested, Get some new blood and increase the the prizes in accordance with the attendance. Myself, I found the word "sanction" very intimidating before I started attending as many tournaments as I could. This might be a good time to mention that I am a terrible arm wrestler and have not won a single match this year. So maybe I don't have a clue.
Gill
131 and climbing!!
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Post by Mr. Espey on Feb 27, 2006 16:44:17 GMT -5
Gill.
I am happy to have your input. It is the newcomers to the sport that I think we need more input from. Sometimes the established pros do not have the best interest of armwrestling (as a sport on the whole) in mind.
My dilemma is that I do not have a lot of assistance in Manitoba and I need may have to choose one or the other.
For those of you who are helping in Manitoba... I am very thankful.
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Post by joegould on Feb 27, 2006 17:40:42 GMT -5
Just my opinion... The more small tournaments the better. There is only so much room for big ones. I'm sure if Manitoba had one or two big ones a year (like cash pro big, to whatever extent possible), the classes would fill with people introduced to the sport from all the tiny ones you could do, giving out medallions, ribbons, certificates...
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Post by Eric Roussin on Feb 27, 2006 19:32:43 GMT -5
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Post by aydinhasasu on Feb 27, 2006 20:56:57 GMT -5
Hey Gill,
I am sure you will start winning matches... All you need is time and good training... Keep training with Oakville team ...you will be fine
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gill
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Post by gill on Feb 28, 2006 10:54:53 GMT -5
Thanks for the encouragement, I am sure that once I hit 143 I will have a better chance.
Quick question,
HOw much does it generlly cost to put up an amateur tournament? I was thinking of putting something together in KW but I can't put a figure to the project.
Gill
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Post by iaf1 on Mar 2, 2006 1:18:13 GMT -5
Hi Ryan. I think that the more events the better. It will get new people involved and hopefully after they get hooked they will travel to other events.
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Post by aydinhasasu on Mar 2, 2006 1:31:21 GMT -5
I agree with Bill.. more events will not only bring new pullers in sport but also keep them training harder... In that way we also can spread armwrestling spirit more effectively...
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Post by Mr. Espey on Mar 2, 2006 2:34:15 GMT -5
Gill... cost varies... depends on number of classes, awards, etc. As well as how many people you can get to volunteer vs. paid staff.
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