Joe Carbone
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South Carolina / Maine
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Post by Joe Carbone on Mar 29, 2009 18:58:05 GMT -5
What is it that helps you chose which tournament to attend? What type of things do you like to see at events? What do you which you would see less of? Is money the bigger draw or is it the level of competition?
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Post by Jeremy Plaster on Mar 29, 2009 19:04:57 GMT -5
Money brings the competition.
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Post by Justin Mynatt on Mar 29, 2009 20:04:05 GMT -5
Plaster is right about the money. I also like level of competition to be good and I have been blessed with that at the Top Roll Tournaments.
Your Kidding yourself if you think your any good and haven't competed with high caliber opponents yet. You learn something new every time you pull against them.
I also like having a good DJ announcing the matches that really pump up the crowd when they are announcing the competitors before a match.
Good pumped up music is a plus not only for the crowd but for the competitors.
Actually if you want to see a perfect Tournament just come to one of the Top Roll Tournaments, they are off the HOOK!
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Post by Josh Handeland on Mar 29, 2009 23:40:53 GMT -5
I agree that a good announcer is nice. I agree also that the toproll tournament was awesome. I think money brings out the big dogs... for me being a novice, it has a lot to do with how close the tournament is since I don't expect to win money yet.
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Post by Mike Moeller on Mar 30, 2009 13:04:03 GMT -5
I like them fast, efficient and above all run professionally with qualified refs. Nothing worse than sitting for hours and hours while the event drags out FOREVER. ROTN style bam your in or your out either way you can plan on going home earlier to be with your family.  |
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Post by Kurt Howgate on Mar 30, 2009 13:10:21 GMT -5
I like them fast, efficient and above all run professionally with qualified refs. Nothing worse than sitting for hours and hours while the event drags out FOREVER. ROTN style bam your in or your out either way you can plan on going home earlier to be with your family. I agree 100%! |
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Post by Steve Pettis on Mar 30, 2009 13:46:45 GMT -5
Must have a person that can run brackets. Nothing is worse than a tournament that the brackets get messed up.
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Post by Anthony Edens on Mar 30, 2009 14:27:47 GMT -5
The things they listed will get guys to return to your tournament. To get people to your tournament, I believe you have to get to know the armwrestlers first. You have to crack into the network and build it up each year.
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Post by Chris Gangi on Mar 30, 2009 14:50:55 GMT -5
I like them fast, efficient and above all run professionally with qualified refs. Nothing worse than sitting for hours and hours while the event drags out FOREVER. ROTN style bam your in or your out either way you can plan on going home earlier to be with your family. I agree.... I run my tournaments this way also because I have been to alot of tournaments that start at 1pm and my first pull was at 6pm....  |
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Post by Yosef chalbi on Mar 30, 2009 14:51:32 GMT -5
after partys and pulling at them  |
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Post by John Milne on Mar 30, 2009 17:15:26 GMT -5
What is it that helps you chose which tournament to attend? What type of things do you like to see at events? What do you which you would see less of? Is money the bigger draw or is it the level of competition? Personally, location plays a big role. Aside from that it is not money (for me). It's about the competition and rivalries. If a promoter calls me personally and says he wants me or a teammate in a match it kind of obligates you to come. Some promoters are good at "persuading" guys to come via saying " This guy says he can beat you... show up and get some" or by saying " Our best guy can beat your best guy and he really wants to bet on it." etc. Funny thing is that yo may know what he is doing but pride puts you in a commital anyways. ;D Mr. Milano is a master at this. He also helps with arranging accomodations (if needed). His last event had a motel literally 100 yards from the venue, and that kind of thing makes it easy to want to return. Greeting guys, shaking their hands and thanking them for coming are a very important part too I think. It does not take much but you feel respected and welcomed when you show up.. and that accounts for alot when considering returning. Sometimes its not the big things but little things that brings your ass through a half day car ride and still be excited when you get there. Great announcing (James R., Joe Gould, Devon Larratt, etc.) and consistant refereeing are important also. For myself, I just want to have fun and meet other armwrestlers. Winning matches is great too, but making friends and getting face to face with guys you just message on the boards with is awesome. Trophies, cash, plaques or medals are secondary for me... maybe because they are a litte out of my reach?!?! dunno |
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Post by Sarah Backman on Mar 30, 2009 19:07:43 GMT -5
GREAT Music, loads of people from our wonderful armwrestling world, hot awesome male pullers to look at, 2 well-known faces fights against each other, well organized competition (everything goes as planned and smooth), nice trophies , prize money, summer and after party !!!  oo la la |
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Post by Jeramie Towle on Mar 30, 2009 19:48:48 GMT -5
The things they listed will get guys to return to your tournament. To get people to your tournament, I believe you have to get to know the armwrestlers first. You have to crack into the network and build it up each year. I agree, when I first got into this sport it was said to me that armwrestlers are like a fraternity, they stick together. |
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Post by kyledarby on Apr 1, 2009 3:23:06 GMT -5
Medals all over the medals
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Post by Pete & Tim on Apr 1, 2009 8:04:19 GMT -5
So let's do a recap to see if we have it all down as to what people like.
Top Dogs
Great Awards
Great Venue
Hotel close by
Speedy Event
Good Refs
Great Announcer
Personal Invites
Meet and Greets by the Promoter
Great Bracket Staff
After Tournament Party/Pulling
Challenge Matches
Music
Hmmmm.
If you take music off the list......
;D
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