Coach,
First I would like to say that your tournament is awesome! In my opinion the best in the state. I understand there was a miscommunication with team packets and things happen but like you have said you already plan to address this. I had one thought... Is it possible to put a row of folding chairs inside the barricade running the length? It would give coaches a place to sit and improve viewing for all fans. I took a knee on the concrete often as I felt I was in people's way when waiting to coach my kids. Again, I tip my hat to you and your club and everyone that worked hard to make this continue to be the premier tournament in the state! While both are fantastic tournaments, I think it edges the TOC because of the split format! Thank you and your club for another awesome tournament with some great competition!
Coach, thank you for your kind words and feedback. It's much appreciated.
To address your concern/idea:
We have discussed moving the barricades all of the way back to where the stands meet the floor. The first row of chairs in the stands are folding chairs, and the first step going into the stands is movable. We would have 2 entrances onto the floor coming down from the stands on each side of the arena. This would cut down on the security and ensure that those that belong on the floor are allowed to be there. By pushing the barricades back we'd open up the floor considerably and I'd think that would allow us plenty of room to get some chairs on the floor for coaches/participants.
I like the idea. I will present it to the club at our post-tournament meeting next week.
Again, thanks for the feedback, but more importantly thank you for supporting our tournament!
Derek
