B1G MAN Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 The Civic Center would be great. That building is the epitome of Da Region. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown wrestler Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 I'm going with mackey! You have harrison, west lafayette,mcCutcheon,and Lafayette Jeff to all help chip in and get the job done! Boiler up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penn04 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I was at the East Chicago sectional and I think that would be a great place. Plenty of seating and parking. Although I agree about their location is the biggest problem. I can guarantee you that any coach/parent/athlete coming from South Bend wouldn't mind a little more travel if that's what it takes to actually be able to get a warm up in before (what amounts to for many of these kids) the biggest matches of their lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penn04 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I'm going with mackey! You have harrison, west lafayette,mcCutcheon,and Lafayette Jeff to all help chip in and get the job done! Boiler up! That would be phenomenal. I've been to the FW semi state a few times, and its so much nicer actually having room to breathe. Long haul to the hospitality room, but what're ya gonna do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Mackey Arena barely held 4 mats for Big 10s. Wrestlers would be forced to warm up in the back area still if they held it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galagore Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Mackey Arena barely held 4 mats for Big 10s. Wrestlers would be forced to warm up in the back area still if they held it there. Those mats are beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils27 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Mackey Arena barely held 4 mats for Big 10s. Wrestlers would be forced to warm up in the back area still if they held it there. Y2CJ41 It's not like Semi-state is about wrestling, it's all about the spectators duh. Come on people let it go. Merrillville Semi-State is awesome and I wouldn't have it any other way. People are so close to each other it's like there's wrestling on the mats and in the stands haha. Good luck to everyone this weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrestling Scholar Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Mackey Arena barely held 4 mats for Big 10s. Wrestlers would be forced to warm up in the back area still if they held it there. Yea. "Warm up area" was a big problem for the Big 10 wrestlers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julio Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 If the Genesis Center can host the Miss USA, when Trump ran it, a semi-pro basketball team, then it can host the semi-state. I've been suggesting this place for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 If the Genesis Center can host the Miss USA, when Trump ran it, a semi-pro basketball team, then it can host the semi-state. I've been suggesting this place for years. According to their website the floor space is 152' X 161', which would easily accommodate four to six mats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1G MAN Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Yea. "Warm up area" was a big problem for the Big 10 wrestlers. There were no problems with warm up areas at the big ten tournament. There was a wreslters only area in the adjacent facility (IAF) with a linked speaker system, similar to the practice gym at banker's life. Mackey would be THE BEST facility, but im sure it would come at quite a price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muckman_1999 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 If we had it at the Genesis center would Roosevelt by the host team? http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/high-school/girls-basketball/roosevelt-missed-deadline-won-t-be-in-ihsaa-girls-hoops/article_aac36d82-9ad1-5997-b11c-d7ef1bbf28ac.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrestling Scholar Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 There were no problems with warm up areas at the big ten tournament. There was a wreslters only area in the adjacent facility (IAF) with a linked speaker system, similar to the practice gym at banker's life. Mackey would be THE BEST facility, but im sure it would come at quite a price. Compromising the Purdue Womens and Mens basketball schedule might be the biggest challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontherise219 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 i like Merrillville as a site it is uncomfortable but i will meet some new friends and get to talk wrestling in tight quarters ill save 1 seat for a new friend..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regionrat1 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 im bringing some good ole axle grease - slide it on and you can squeeze inn real good/ my cooler will be in da winnabago - but it won't have pepsi = gonna be a mitty fine day of wraslin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbrick132 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 im bringing some good ole axle grease - slide it on and you can squeeze inn real good/ my cooler will be in da winnabago - but it won't have pepsi = gonna be a mitty fine day of wraslin You trade in da F250 for da Winnebago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regionrat1 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 doin a little tail gatin - can't afford da treats at merriville - like 10 dollars for a slice of frozen pizza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbrick132 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Gotcha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCard Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I think everyone would agree that the seating in the first two rounds at Merrillville is not good. The pressure is relieved after that but tomorrow it may be a little longer before that occurs. Atmosphere though is great for final two rounds of wrestling, don't think you are closer at any other venue. Come on RegionRat, I say this every year, everyone complains about pricing of concessions but seem to be ok being gouged the following weekend at Banker's Life. Can't remember but do they allow coolers at State? As for warm up area, I thought they were allowing wrestlers in there auxiliary gym upstairs to warm up? I don't know of too many venues that you will have a warm up area actually in the same area were the mats are placed and wrestling occurring. Has anyone ever found out if any school has actually asked for the Semi-State? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosgrove Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I am moving up north this summer and i think it would be awsome to be moved to mackey and wrestlers warming up is just all the back halls that the spectators dont see at all which just by those halls is about 9times more space than any part in merriville to warm up in and also if we have some many place where this could be held at why not change every five years to a new facility and have other school or places get the chance to host THE GREATEST SEMI STATE of all time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathewsz7 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 i just wanted to tell you guys how nice it is at New Castle...there isnt a bad seat in the house, you can see all 4 mats from any seat top to bottom. also the there is so much room for the fans you can actually stretch out your legs without kicking anyone in front of you. the wrestlers have plenty of room to warm up prior to their matches. and the concession stand is fairly priced with standard concession stand food, walking tacos, hotdogs, & nachos, none over priced. and parking isnt bad either even if you show up late you can still get a decent spot to park with entrances on both ends of the building so never a far walk to & from your cars. so aside from having the best wrestlers in the state its definatly a great venue for a high school semi-state wrestling tournament. all in all i just wanted to tell you guys how nice it was at New Castle bcuz you all seem very unsatisfied and i think i can speak for everyone in saying im glad to go to New Castle every year...LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosgrove Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 well the thing is at new castle if you moved that facility up north it would be packed and have no room more fans up here buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathewsz7 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 im pretty sure its the biggest high school gymnasium in the country so even you Merriville faithful wouldnt fill it up...buddy... you dont think im funny?? i do...just ask me i'll tell ya im the funniest dude i know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosgrove Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 im the one saying move it to mackey arena hahaha you made me laugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosgrove Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 and ive been to new castle semi state and wrestled there before and won a couple middle school championships there and have done team idniana training camps there so i know how big it is but still believe if that facility was up north it would be packed alot of people leave because no one wants to sit packed in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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