It helps with atmosphere (and will be all shiny and new), but, in the same way that I am against that size facility (anywhere in true Mid-Major), I am also against the appearance that the CAA is basically saying "we really don't see 6-700 people really wanting to watch our product".

Just seems like they are thinking way too conservatively.

(06-18-2018 10:16 AM)tke75hawk Wrote:  Look at attendance for caa home games.uncw Charleston and William and Mary are the the only schools with strong attendance. So less fans will be at DC except for w&m

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I can't see this hurting attendance at all.

Neither can I. I think it's a great place to have it just like Charleston, but in a more central location.

(06-18-2018 11:40 AM)tke75hawk Wrote:  When we were lost 20 games 4 years in a row we still had 3500 going to games.

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Tournament games? I know UNCW has good support. I didn't know the fans traveled that well. If they traveled to Richmond and Baltimore they will travel to DC.

Many did not travel to Baltimore. I have been to 30 caa tournaments.i did not go to any in Baltimore

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The 3500 was for home games

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The CAA averaged 2,455/game across the conference last year. That would give you a total attendance of 12,275 for 10 teams playing 5 games. This arena holds about 34-35% of that amount - so what percentage of a team's normal attendance will travel (assuming everyone shows up for every game)? If it's about 1/3, then this would seem to be right on. If it's half, this isn't enough.

I'm in the camp that would've preferred to see something in the 6,500 range so that we didn't potentially turn away a thousand people who wanted to check out some CAA basketball.

Solution for seating could be in limiting ticket books?

Make the semis and Finals separate from the first 2 rounds. If your team is out, youre probably leaving at this point. If your team advances, you buy the next 2. Dont think it will impact overall numbers too much but will be a fan satisfier.

(06-18-2018 12:46 PM)nogretheogre Wrote:  Solution for seating could be in limiting ticket books?

Make the semis and Finals separate from the first 2 rounds. If your team is out, youre probably leaving at this point. If your team advances, you buy the next 2. Dont think it will impact overall numbers too much but will be a fan satisfier.

Ticket allocation will be a major determining factor in success for this venue I think. If you see favorites bounced early it could lead to a small, empty arena unless they allow fans to buy games separately

Best solution is to rotate the tourney amongst members yearly. Second best solution is holding it in DC.

It makes it much easier for my family to attend. I like this move.

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I can see that it would be an annoyance for UNCW or Charleston moving it to DC. Distance wise, DC really is the fairest location for the entire conference. The furthest outliers, NE & CofC, are each roughly 7-8hrs away. I like the idea of rotating venues as well.

Really liking this for selfish reasons. I attended most of the Richmond tournaments and all of the Baltimore ones (no Charleston so far).

Tribe fans and alums should show up in droves with this new location, especially with the current quality of play on the court.


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I like the rotation option too. Teams should be able to either host or pass depending on whether they want to spend time and money on it. I'd be fine if the team could pick a venue close to their college if their home venue wasn't big enough (like Northeastern).

I would prefer bring it back to Richmond or Hampton or taking a look at Roanoke, Greensboro and winston salem.i just do not want to go to dc

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(06-18-2018 02:59 PM)tke75hawk Wrote:  I would prefer bring it back to Richmond or Hampton or taking a look at Roanoke, Greensboro and winston salem.i just do not want to go to dc

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I've done the drive into DC literally thousands of times. It's no big deal if you plan around traffic. You can also take a train.

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Tribal I drive and guess I must be getting old and will not be going to dc.

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(06-18-2018 03:19 PM)tke75hawk Wrote:  Tribal I drive and guess I must be getting old and will not be going to dc.

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Noted. For reference, it's 5:32 hours if you left right now with a little traffic in Springfield and entering DC...both of which will be flowing in 2.5 hours. You'll be missed.

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Well, maybe in four years the conference will have the option of moving it to Richmond at the replacement facility for the Coliseum. The plans for that facility allow for scaled seating to configure to the needs of an event. If the 4200 seating capacity proves to be an issue, it will give another option.

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When the games were in Baltimore (and the team was good), W&M administration set up bus trips from Williamsburg. DC is certainly easier than Baltimore, so I would expect up and back trips to DC.