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Post by Scott STB Mathews on Sept 4, 2012 22:40:13 GMT -5
I would like to have the medal system alike the Olympic system. Gold, silver, and bronze colored with the event colored neck strap. That's as close to the Olympics as we can get I guess. We did the Gold, Silver & Bronze medals with event info on them for our Cowlitz County tourney this year. with a red, white & blue neckstrap. Getting into the Olympics is not as hard as it seems, it just takes alot of organization and cooperation and so far we don't have enough unity. Too many groups going different directions.
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Post by Josh McEllrath on Sept 4, 2012 23:20:59 GMT -5
Beer and a ride home.
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Post by John Parton on Sept 5, 2012 1:03:30 GMT -5
I voted ring, have a medal, trophy, jacket, sculpture, watch, belt buckle, but no ring:) Medals are definitely easy to transport, but from what I have if it is nice I like a jacket as well. Been lucky I guess. Money doesn't hurt though! just sayin
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Post by John Milne on Sept 5, 2012 4:51:25 GMT -5
Embroidered bag sounds great too
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Post by Giles Russell on Sept 5, 2012 5:04:58 GMT -5
Bar tab sounds awesome
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Post by Jonathan Skinner on Sept 5, 2012 7:25:37 GMT -5
I think that custom trophies are a nice option. similar to the way contrabands are made, they're not the basic gold trophy, but use the pirate theme of contraband. Over repeated years of course you'd still get multiples, but if you do display them at least you can have one from several different events that look unique and different. Designing a different one each year may be to much for some, but atleast every 3-5 years would be good.
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Post by Gabe Moore on Sept 5, 2012 9:27:12 GMT -5
It depends on the tournament..size, significance, etc.
A ring would be a great option for a major tourney...Arnolds, Contraband Days, TX State, other state tourneys, Nationals, worlds, state, etc. It might be pretty cool if we decided to give a ring to the overall champion of Texas next year...It would be nice if we came together, and decided that the Overall Champion in each state won a ring each year. (Kind of like the Super Bowl).
If its a smaller tourney, then a custom trophy from that event, or a t-shirt signifying the champion status would be neato.
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Post by CHRISTIAN BINNIE on Sept 5, 2012 12:21:50 GMT -5
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
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Post by David Owens on Sept 5, 2012 12:39:45 GMT -5
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ I don't think that qualifies as other than cash ;D Maybe you should start your own promotion lmao
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Post by CHRISTIAN BINNIE on Sept 5, 2012 14:03:25 GMT -5
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ I don't think that qualifies as other than cash ;D Maybe you should start your own promotion lmao lmao Been there, done that...TWICE.... .And maybe, just maybe ONE MORE TIME!
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Post by Glenn Brooks on Sept 5, 2012 14:39:52 GMT -5
Looks like I'll rethink about what I'll have at my tournament.
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Post by John Wilson on Sept 5, 2012 15:29:47 GMT -5
I'm really liking the embroidered bag idea. I still use a few of these I got as part of Team USA over ten years ago. They're pretty special to me and I hate to ruin them, but I love them.
Simple embroidered gym bags big enough to stuff a shirt, shoes, and a few snacks in are perfect for going to tournaments. GREAT IDEA.
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Post by Justin "Bama Bull" Bishop on Sept 5, 2012 16:36:42 GMT -5
MONEY MONEY MONEY!!!!$$$$$ don't get me wrong I love trophys but the don't pay bills plus money doesn't take up space. I wouldn't mine having a ring or a belt but still moneys the best!!!!
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Post by Scott STB Mathews on Sept 5, 2012 17:23:18 GMT -5
I think that custom trophies are a nice option. similar to the way contrabands are made, they're not the basic gold trophy, but use the pirate theme of contraband. Over repeated years of course you'd still get multiples, but if you do display them at least you can have one from several different events that look unique and different. Designing a different one each year may be to much for some, but atleast every 3-5 years would be good. Brian Storie and I have talked about doing some custom lasercut metal medals for one of our tournaments soon. I have them designed in AutoCAD but I have not cut them out yet. Might be something different than your usual medals.
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Post by Scott STB Mathews on Sept 5, 2012 17:26:40 GMT -5
I am really liking the idea of the embroidered athletic bags also. You could really make them nice and they would be very useful. I am going to work on that one and see what we can do for an upcoming tourney. I just like thinking outside the box on the awards issue. I appreciate all the feedback from everyone.
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