SouthSideJimmy Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 I am most likely the wrong person to make this comment given my school does benefit from this, but moving the Regional from Castle to North seems to be unpopular at least, and not well thought out over all. North's facilities are really nice, but I am not sure they will be able to handle the kind of crowds that have packed Castle's gym in the past. The hospitality and over all vibe of the Castle Regional has been among the best in the state for many years also. Something about that tradition will be lost I am afraid. I realize the IHSAA is "Spreading the Wealth" but I can't say this particular move is a really great one based on the tradition and over all drawing power of packing Castle's Gym to watch the Meat Grinder wrestlerswife 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backtothemat Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 I think it's no secret that the vast majority of coaches, including Evv North's (actually I heard it was a unanimous vote) voted to keep it at Castle. I think it was one of the last moves of the former AD for Evv-Vanderburgh County School Corp Paul Neidig, who now works for the IHSAA. Although this is all hearsay, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrestling Scholar Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Ill just put it in another perspective. Why in Indiana, does the same location always have to host the sectional or Regional? Used to live in Missouri and Kansas, and they moved it around year to year. Really wasn't a big deal. Maybe its a good idea to move it as long as a location has capacity to host it? Maybe its quite a burden on a school to host every year. Maybe move it around so teams can travel more or less, and so hometown fans might get to see it once in a while. guillotine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1prouddad Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Hopefully they can strike a deal with Roca Bar for some good pizza. I know Hook talks about that face sized pizza they had at Castle, but it was like eating cardboard with watered down catsup on it. On a positive note, the folks of Paradise now will not have to clean up the West Side Kool Aid cans left behind after their(EMD)celebration. As far as capacity goes, they definitely have the space and seating, but how will concessions hold up? I'm looking forward to the change of venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hook and half Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 I’ve always been a fan of central wrestling; not a fan of their gym. It’s dark, dated and the seats are far removed from the action. whats wrong with a north sectional? Terrible decicision to move the regional. wrestlerswife 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWFTKWC11 Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Isn't semi-state being moved away from the Ford Center ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthSideJimmy Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 12 hours ago, hook and half said: I’ve always been a fan of central wrestling; not a fan of their gym. It’s dark, dated and the seats are far removed from the action. whats wrong with a north sectional? Terrible decicision to move the regional. I always wondered why they didn't have the sectional in the old North Gym instead of central. It was a better venue for the fans. I do agree moving the Evansville Sectional made more sense than moving the regional. I guess we can all be happy we are not Tell City and got moved from a Sectional and region 45 minutes away to a 150 mile round trip to Jeffersonville for BOTH. Honyock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backtothemat Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 1 hour ago, IWFTKWC11 said: Isn't semi-state being moved away from the Ford Center ? Not this year. Don’t know about 2018 and beyond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU89 Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 The Ford Center is a great venue to watch wrestling! I hope they never move it IWFTKWC11 and backtothemat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabio Jr. Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 I wouldn't mind it moving more north but they need to air lift the Ford center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guillotine Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 I hear that Jasper has a shot at the new location in 2019. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU89 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 1 hour ago, guillotine said: I hear that Jasper has a shot at the new location in 2019. We were just there for a 6-way. It’s very nice, but not close to big enough. That would be a horrible decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpt189 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 I think the hatchet house in Washington would be excellent in terms of seating and geographical location, except the parking and floor space for the mats is not adequate. Kookie953 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twigt Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 (edited) Wow! I remember my first Regional was at MD 76-77 school year. Then in 77-78 school year it was moved to Castle??? I believe Jasper pulled off a big team win that same year. (Someone correct me if I am wrong!) Castle is a tradition...and it works! The table workers are on top of it, locker rooms, parking lots, accessibility, all easy....I don't get the reasoning in the change? JB PS: Hey JPT 189 Edited January 21, 2018 by twigt Spelling of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthSideJimmy Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 6 hours ago, IU89 said: We were just there for a 6-way. It’s very nice, but not close to big enough. That would be a horrible decision. Hope they bring in FEMA Trailers to sleep in... There are basically ZERO places to stay in Jasper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twigt Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 48 minutes ago, SouthSideJimmy said: Hope they bring in FEMA Trailers to sleep in... There are basically ZERO places to stay in Jasper. Absolutely true! I would hate that time difference as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 On 1/18/2018 at 5:09 PM, Wrestling Scholar said: Ill just put it in another perspective. Why in Indiana, does the same location always have to host the sectional or Regional? Used to live in Missouri and Kansas, and they moved it around year to year. Really wasn't a big deal. Maybe its a good idea to move it as long as a location has capacity to host it? Maybe its quite a burden on a school to host every year. Maybe move it around so teams can travel more or less, and so hometown fans might get to see it once in a while. A few sectionals rotate between two schools. However, I do not think there are truly that many schools that want to host a sectional or regional. They take a lot of work behind the scenes that most athletic directors do not want to do. Wrestling Scholar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twigt Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 You hit that nail on the head Y2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpt189 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 2 hours ago, twigt said: PS: Hey JPT 189 Hello coach Barnett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twigt Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I forgot my password and have not been on the site for a long time. A lot of interesting things happening. This thread topic was a huge WTH moment...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1gold Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Castle Regional was second to none . Good food and great hospitality. The Ford Center would be hard to beat as far as Semi-States go .. Plenty of room , great seating , parking , food , hotels , restaurants. And night life . Maybe we can move it to Bloomington.. The Ford Center that is.. just glad we have it here locally.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD92 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Just because they have always done it, doesn't mean that things have to stay the same. I'm all for giving the folks at north a chance to host. I hope the change is a positive one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trbell Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Those who ask to rotate Sectionals and Regionals I highly disagree with. Rotating a wrestling sectional or regional is not the same as rotating a basketball game that last two hours and your done. In order to host a wrestling tourney as we all know takes a large number of volunteers that know what they are doing. Castle for example has a support system in place that allows for a smooth running tourney, like a well oiled machine. The facilities permits the fans to catch all the action no matter where they are seated. After all we are trying to make the sport more appealing, sitting in a crowded gym for 8 to 10 hours is not inviting. From a fan perspective, Castel is able to accommodate seating with viewing of all mats and excellent concessions. From a coaches perspective they run a smooth tourney for athletes and coaches on time with great hospitality room. No I am not a Castle supporter just a coach who thinks this move did not help our sport move in a positive direction like we all hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD92 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 How about we wait and see how North does hosting the regional before we say it was a terrible decision? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthSideJimmy Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 I wouldn't be surprised to see North look for a way to opt out of hosting this even after a year or two. It is a tremendous amount of work and the dedication to put this type of event. Regardless of what we want or don't want, we are stuck with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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