Y2CJ41 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Word out of the Summit city is that if the NUWAY Mat Mayhem would move their date a week later that we would not be able to host semi-state at the coliseum. NUWAY has a 30 day "no compete" clause in their contract with the Memorial Coliseum so that no other wrestling event can be held there within 30 days(before or after). Luckily for now the semi-state is a mere 34 days away from Mat Mayhem as of this year and next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleB Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 NUWAY - Its All About The Kids (and making money, and trying to crush the competition) Sweet HeSeuss, so a tournament that barely features any Indiana kids might run a ss outta town? Say it aint so Joe! grecoref 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 This would also mean that if we wanted to have the big Bellmont vs. Carroll dual meet there we couldn't....also means if we wanted to have our team state duals there, well we couldn't do that either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrq Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 My guess is they won't be back after next year. I'd be willing to bet that national duals will be back in Iowa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busstogate Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I rarely hear about Nuway in the Region. Are they only big in Amishland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldandbroke Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Nuway should use Merrellville High school........then we could move Mville SS to someplace that you could get in the door and maybe even sit down! kman, Wrestling Scholar, maligned and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vito pepperelli Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Nuway should use Merrellville High school........then we could move Mville SS to someplace that you could get in the door and maybe even sit down! Beat me to it! However, in Merrillville's defense I was recently told that the Pirates have offered to give up the semi-state on MULTIPLE occasions and no one has offered to take it. If that truly is the case, than we really don't have a right to complain. There are plenty of better venues - someone just needs to step up and take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrestling Scholar Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Beat me to it! However, in Merrillville's defense I was recently told that the Pirates have offered to give up the semi-state on MULTIPLE occasions and no one has offered to take it. If that truly is the case, than we really don't have a right to complain. There are plenty of better venues - someone just needs to step up and take it. Ive heard that Logansport and Laf Jeff both offered to take it. Between extra gas money and time to drive south, the decision makers didnt want to to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlHungus Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 The Duneland conference should collectively take the event and have Valpo U host it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decbell1 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I think Huntington North is the most viable, least disruptive venue if this situation were to happen. The Muncie Fieldhouse would be nice too, but a long drive for Elkhart people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlHungus Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 No Wigwam, Hanger or StarDome? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share Posted January 22, 2015 Carroll would be a nice host also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 No Wigwam, Hanger or StarDome? Heck yeah Stardome! Save me some gas money lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vito pepperelli Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Ive heard that Logansport and Laf Jeff both offered to take it. Between extra gas money and time to drive south, the decision makers didnt want to to do it. I have heard that too. In fact, I seem to recall the Jeff coach going on the old website and stating he was putting in for it. I don't pretend to know all the info, but it would be nice if someone with the appropriate credentials could get the truth of it. The reality that it continues to be at an undersized site is a shame. People at the other three semi-state locations truly don't know how lucky they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I think Huntington North is the most viable, least disruptive venue if this situation were to happen. The Muncie Fieldhouse would be nice too, but a long drive for Elkhart people. I like the idea of the Muncie Fieldhouse lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warsawwrestling Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I have heard that too. In fact, I seem to recall the Jeff coach going on the old website and stating he was putting in for it. I don't pretend to know all the info, but it would be nice if someone with the appropriate credentials could get the truth of it. The reality that it continues to be at an undersized site is a shame. People at the other three semi-state locations truly don't know how lucky they are. I understand the complaint and such, but I truly think those make for memorable times. I still remember the smell of elephant dung every year because followed the circus........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach McCormick Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Although a bit humorous, this topic is a little off kilter. After hearing from several people that the FW Coliseum could be a viable option (i.e. - available date), I did contact the FW Coliseum regarding the IHSWCA Team State Duals for 2015-16. I spoke with a gentleman there who was very helpful, and they would indeed like for us to come, but... The Mat Mayhem coordinators did indeed incorporate a 30 day "no compete" clause in their contract with the Coliseum for other wrestling events. Although I do not agree with someone from another state holding an Indiana facility hostage for amateur wrestling events, it is not my decision to make. The gentleman from the coliseum did say he would get back with me if our requested date for the IHSWCA duals became a viable option. Beyond a bit of "poking and fun", the IHSAA FW semi-state is not in jeopardy of being dislodged from the Coliseum as it has obviously been held at that venue long before the Mat Mayhem event came to town. I just want to be clear on that before "untruths" get too far fetched and too wide spread. Coach McCormick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrestling Scholar Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I have heard that too. In fact, I seem to recall the Jeff coach going on the old website and stating he was putting in for it. I don't pretend to know all the info, but it would be nice if someone with the appropriate credentials could get the truth of it. The reality that it continues to be at an undersized site is a shame. People at the other three semi-state locations truly don't know how lucky they are. My info is just hearsay also about moving to Jeff which has a bigger facility than Merrillville. But I think if a team has to drive over a certain distance to a state sanctioned event, maybe over 60 miles then the state has to reimburse them for mileage. So moving south might have cost them a little gas money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sslaymon Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 My info is just hearsay also about moving to Jeff which has a bigger facility than Merrillville. But I think if a team has to drive over a certain distance to a state sanctioned event, maybe over 60 miles then the state has to reimburse them for mileage. So moving south might have cost them a little gas money. The teams in Avon and Mooresville sectionals would certainly appreciate that having to travel to Evansville. PreparetoWin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aoberlin Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Word out of the Summit city is that if the NUWAY Mat Mayhem would move their date a week later that we would not be able to host semi-state at the coliseum. NUWAY has a 30 day "no compete" clause in their contract with the Memorial Coliseum so that no other wrestling event can be held there within 30 days(before or after). Luckily for now the semi-state is a mere 34 days away from Mat Mayhem as of this year and next year. Joe stop being a red button pusher. I have to deal them all day at work. Coach McCormick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvertone1696 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I guess the problem with the Merrillville SS site is that there are no big schools between the Duneland/Penn group in the north and these schools near Lafayette. What would be the best HS site if we could just flat out choose? Crown Point already has the sects and Regis, so maybe there...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlHungus Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Crpwn point's gym is smaller than Merrillville even with the one set of bleachers pushed in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMILL Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Hammond Civic Center ? Gary Genesis Center ? Those all seem like nice places in 'da region Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 How about the region rats start a new thread instead of high jacking Fort Wayne's poitup123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger.dad Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 how about North Side Gymnasium in Elkhart.......at one time it was the largest gym in the nation if I'm not mistaken.......and it has THE most comfortable wooden bleachers throughout......lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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