|
|
Post by Jeff Janes on Feb 2, 2013 13:48:43 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by Erick "Zap" Szczap on Feb 2, 2013 18:30:46 GMT -5
I'm very doubtful for this tourney, but since you're asking for opinions...
I think you should do as you see fit, but realize that fewer weight classes deter a lot of pullers. There are beast 154/165 guys that won't have much for the top 200-pounders that'll show, so they'll probably stay home. Likewise, those guys a shade over 200 won't be able to do much with the mammoths that will show, so they will be deterred too.
As you currently have it structured I think this tourney is a magnet for novices more than open guys. You might end up with two top-heavy (but small) open classes. If that's the goal then roll with it.
|
|
|
|
Post by James Worke on Feb 2, 2013 19:21:33 GMT -5
Again.....this tournament is MAINLY for the novice and ladies. Opens is just to give us something to do while we promote our novices. Its getting blown up really big, but those open classes wont deter the local novice entries.
|
|
|
|
Post by Erick "Zap" Szczap on Feb 2, 2013 19:32:19 GMT -5
Exactly. The structure matches the purpose. That being the case, leave it alone.
|
|
|
|
Post by andystidham on Feb 2, 2013 19:35:36 GMT -5
It don't matter if u change it or leave it alone the Bama Boys are coming !
|
|
|
|
Post by Josh (HITMAN) Bishop on Feb 2, 2013 21:03:42 GMT -5
id atleast have 1 open class 0-heaveys
|
|
Jared Cook
Silver Member
Central Illinois
Posts: 271
|
Post by Jared Cook on Feb 4, 2013 10:50:28 GMT -5
If you're worried more about the novice turnout, then leave it alone...because only having two open classes that are split at 200 will turn off many of the lighter (165, 176) pros...as well as many of the 215-225 pros. If you're wanting a better pro turnout....then I think going to at least 3 classes would help....even if they don't match the rankings (0-185, 186-220, 221+)....or four classes (0-175, 176-200, 201-225, 226+). Or, you could do one open class for right and left, double elimination, but set the brackets up according to weight (instead of random draw)...heaviest at the top, lightest at the bottom...that way guys are pulling opponents that are closest to their weight as much as possible. Just my two cents.
Edit: If you do the one class thing like I mentioned above, paying money down to 4th or 5th place will give the little guys a chance to get in the money....because the winner will probably be over 200 lbs.
|
|
|
|
Post by James Worke on Feb 4, 2013 13:51:04 GMT -5
Taa has SEVERAL tournaments that cater to the pros, this is to promote novice and ladies. Building our foundation base.
|
|
Jared Cook
Silver Member
Central Illinois
Posts: 271
|
Post by Jared Cook on Feb 4, 2013 16:16:50 GMT -5
Taa has SEVERAL tournaments that cater to the pros, this is to promote novice and ladies. Building our foundation base. Then I would just scrap the pro class(s) all together....then you won't have to worry about pros complaining about the weight classes (because it will happen no matter what classes you decide, haha). There's nothing wrong with having a novice-only tournament. You've already got the supermatches for some added excitement. |
|
|
|
Post by Jeff Janes on Feb 4, 2013 17:15:49 GMT -5
Yeah, were leaving it the way it is. James Worke is going to win about $200.00 in the 98 open right handed class alone. If anyone wants to show up and take a ride on the Tennessee Train, you are more than welcome to donate! :-)
|
|
|
|
Post by andystidham on Feb 5, 2013 16:55:32 GMT -5
the tennessee train gonna dominate huh ? we may have someone from down here that can slow the train down.
|
|
|
|
Post by James Worke on Feb 5, 2013 18:47:49 GMT -5
No domination sir. But i am planning on doing VERY well. Will be fun regardless of the outcome
|
|
|
|
Post by Josh (HITMAN) Bishop on Feb 5, 2013 20:00:43 GMT -5
if the Tennessee train pulls 98 then he will dominate promise 2 reasons i wont be there an secondly he is a beast
|
|
|
|
Post by James Worke on Feb 5, 2013 20:11:17 GMT -5
Lol
|
|
|
|
Post by andystidham on Feb 5, 2013 20:29:21 GMT -5
I rem the trains top roll is tight.
|
|
