TwoPointsTakeDown84 Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 St. Louis has done a good job. Philly is looing for its second try. Where should it be held to get the most out of it as far as participation and exposure? Florida, Texas? Could help to grow the sport. Chicago or DC? Seems like if we pulled if off in NYC, there really is no city that is off limits. California? Should we be worried about the lack of teams at major universities? Seems like a bellwether that deserves more attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashebuckeye Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Southeast. Charlotte would be nice. There are 7 D1 wrestling programs in NC and another 3 (I think) in SC. Good weather, nice uptown are, etc. Georgia would also be great. Maybe in the Atlanta area? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Cinnabon Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Iowa City, the Mecca of Wrestling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortaJohn Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Weather in Phoenix/Tempe/Scottsdale area is fantastic in March 1 I Don't Agree With What I Posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 To me, the biggest thing is flights and hotels need to be reasonable 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrestleknownothing Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 30 minutes ago, nick said: To me, the biggest thing is flights and hotels need to be reasonable I imagine big cities to big cities have the cheapest flights, but the priciest hotels and vice versa. Where would the sweet spot be? Drowning in data, but thirsting for knowledge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPhillips Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 8 minutes ago, Wrestleknownothing said: I imagine big cities to big cities have the cheapest flights, but the priciest hotels and vice versa. Where would the sweet spot be? CBUS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 17 minutes ago, Wrestleknownothing said: I imagine big cities to big cities have the cheapest flights, but the priciest hotels and vice versa. Where would the sweet spot be? Kansas City should be a great spot. Nashville would be an excellent choice as well in my opinion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82bordeaux Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 NCAA tournament time is Spring Break season. It needs to avoid the warmer climates such as Phoenix because it will be really expensive. Charlotte is a reasonable location as would be Raleigh, and even Atlanta could be OK as that isn't a Spring Break destination. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoPointsTakeDown84 Posted May 2, 2023 Author Share Posted May 2, 2023 11 minutes ago, 82bordeaux said: NCAA tournament time is Spring Break season. It needs to avoid the warmer climates such as Phoenix because it will be really expensive. Charlotte is a reasonable location as would be Raleigh, and even Atlanta could be OK as that isn't a Spring Break destination. Good point. If the season gets adjusted to be later in the spring, where more of the country would be milder in temperature and the break is no longer a factor, the possibilities could be fun. I liked the idea of a football dome. Soldier Field would be fantastic if the plan they have comes to fruition. Seattle could be fun or Denver! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ionel Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Hutchinson Kansas cause they've held the NJCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championships there for decades so they must know what they are doing. But mainly cause I'm tired of hearing folks complain about Tulsa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offthemat Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Las Vegas. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandolphTJones Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 49 minutes ago, MPhillips said: CBUS. Cleveland did a great job when they hosted. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ionel Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 1 hour ago, MPhillips said: CBUS. Get on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warm Up Champ Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 It would be nice to see it somewhere new and fresh. I'd love to see it in the Carolinas/Atlanta/Vegas/Phoenix. The tourney does run into spring break. It would be nice to be at a location or area that you could stick around after the tourney and stay for the week for spring break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ionel Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 3 minutes ago, Warm Up Champ said: It would be nice to see it somewhere new and fresh. I'd love to see it in the Carolinas/Atlanta/Vegas/Phoenix. The tourney does run into spring break. It would be nice to be at a location or area that you could stick around after the tourney and stay for the week for spring break. Is there a place we can hold it where Cael and Penn St will be unable to find? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Stankowski Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Pennsylvania Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98lberEating2Lunches Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Washington D.C. Capitol One Arena. It's a natural for Nationals. American University and University of Maryland could co-host. Plenty to do. Plenty of hotels. Transportation by Metro all around, including from Reagon National. Two other nearby airports (Thurgood Marshall and Dulles). Pretty much a no brainer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerDurden Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Indianapolis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 St louis. Every year. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnwtwg Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Mid-sized convention cities should be the primary discussion. Close to an airport, abundance of hotels within 15 minutes walking distance to the venue, nightlife, etc. I have travelled extensively throughout my career and here are some off the top of my head that would be great sites that can either check every box, or make up for a missing box by over-excelling in other areas. Kansas City, MO, Indianapolis, Atlanta, Nashville, Boston, Philadelphia, Columbus, Phoenix, St. Louis, Detroit, DFW, (Arlington/Jerry-world would be too big but Dallas proper could do this). Atlanta and Nashville could really awaken Georgia and Tennessee wrestling over the long-term via youth-friendly exposure. Of course there is the big boy that offers something for everyone, except the long flights and costs that could add up real quick: Vegas baby! Chicago is spread too far apart in the distance delta of airport-venue-hotels-nightlife (you either do McCormick with only one train and absolutely not built for a mass exit, or you do the burbs which is an even worse choice). NYC is fun but too expensive for families and can quickly become a logistics nightmare for the uninitiated. Providence is too small at 14k capacity but would otherwise be a good choice for NCAAs. 2 i am an idiot on the internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnwtwg Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 35 minutes ago, 98lberEating2Lunches said: Washington D.C. Capitol One Arena. It's a natural for Nationals. American University and University of Maryland could co-host. Plenty to do. Plenty of hotels. Transportation by Metro all around, including from Reagon National. Two other nearby airports (Thurgood Marshall and Dulles). Pretty much a no brainer. Except the trains stop before the end of Nats, Caps, and Wizards games so I imagine the same would occur for NCAA attendees. i am an idiot on the internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingcement Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Cincinnati Cleveland Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia Baltimore The Lehigh Valley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHROMEBIRD Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Wrestleknownothing said: I imagine big cities to big cities have the cheapest flights, but the priciest hotels and vice versa. Where would the sweet spot be? Cities with direct flights are also good. Connections and layovers have been getting worse each year with all the bad weather (even in March) and delays and cancellations. Larger commute-in cities probably have better roads getting in and out of the area for those driving in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhs67 Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 All ya'll complaining about Tulsa still obviously went to Tulsa for the wrong reasons. I spent 4/3ths of it fitshaced and even I enjoyed every aspect of it... especially the sprinkle that was Parris demoralizing Kerkvliet. 1 "I know actually nothing. It isn't even conjecture at this point." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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