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Post by alum on Mar 4, 2019 13:17:17 GMT -5
I am not only serious but showcasing my ignorance - or lack of real interest - in this sport. If it didn't involve Holy Cross I would care about this as much as I do swimming and diving or golf results. If you are looking for new sporting interests, college lacrosse is an excellent choice. I became interested because my oldest son took up the sport. I have been to multiple final fours and a couple of triple headers in Baltimore as well as lots of youth, summer league and high school games with that one and two other sons. The most fun has been going to HC games and, because of where we live and where my wife has worked, NESCAC games. You can get very close to the action and enjoy it. Give it a shot. I think you will like it. |
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Post by hcgrad94 on Mar 4, 2019 14:40:57 GMT -5
As a convert to lacrosse, any sense as to why NCAA Final Four attendance has stagnated/declined over last decade? An interesting phonemenon for a sport that people claim is exploding in popularity.
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Post by alum on Mar 4, 2019 14:51:24 GMT -5
As a convert to lacrosse, any sense as to why NCAA Final Four attendance has stagnated/declined over last decade? An interesting phonemenon for a sport that people claim is exploding in popularity Every tournament for the past 15 years has been in Baltimore, Philly or Foxboro. All of the casual fans who might go have gone and even the diehards don't necessarily want to go every year. I am not sure that moving it to the Rent for 2021 and 2022 is going to help reverse that trend. I would think that Giants Stadium would make sense. |
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Post by rgs318 on Mar 4, 2019 14:53:21 GMT -5
Popularity for players does not always mean more fans. The sports in growing rapidly in NJ (especially among young women). Crowds, however, and not that big on weekday afternoons. Now for the Bergen County tournament, that is very different with very large crowds.
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Post by hcpride on Mar 4, 2019 15:08:56 GMT -5
As a convert to lacrosse, any sense as to why NCAA Final Four attendance has stagnated/declined over last decade? An interesting phonemenon for a sport that people claim is exploding in popularity. Haven't heard any claims of 'exploding'. (Strawman?) As far as discerning popularity (amongst athletes and fans of all ages ) I don't think that can be done via specific internet viewership comparisons or specific Final Four in-person attendance comparisons. Beyond that, it does seem pretty popular in some parts of the country. (For some athletes/fans it is an action-packed spring alternative to baseball/softball...but it is not for everyone - what sport is?) |
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Post by JRGNYR on Mar 5, 2019 9:58:16 GMT -5
As a convert to lacrosse, any sense as to why NCAA Final Four attendance has stagnated/declined over last decade? An interesting phonemenon for a sport that people claim is exploding in popularity. The game is definitely growing in participation. Rec/youth programs, high school participation, college expansion, both for men and women, indicate the game is growing. Nobody seems to have a magical explanation for why the Final Four attendance has stagnated or slightly declined the last four years - I think it's because people are seeking an answer that's more complicated than necessary. Just like with college game attendance in general, people/families have their attention and time pulled in more directions now than before. It's also pricey and it takes place on a holiday weekend with higher-than-normal hotel costs. It's a lot to ask a family of four. |
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Post by hcgrad94 on Mar 5, 2019 12:11:00 GMT -5
My observation is that price sensitivity and lacrosse are not two terms that often overlap. Lots of folks in that world spending thousands on club teams, gear and equipment. Shocked they aren't getting in cars and driving to their sports Super Bowl.
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Post by bfoley82 on Mar 5, 2019 12:55:02 GMT -5
My observation is that price sensitivity and lacrosse are not two terms that often overlap. Lots of folks in that world spending thousands on club teams, gear and equipment. Shocked they aren't getting in cars and driving to their sports Super Bowl. Why would you want to spend a long weekend in Foxboro, Philly or Baltimore when you can go to your vacation home on the Hamptons, the Cape, or wherever your beach house is? |
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Post by JRGNYR on Mar 5, 2019 15:59:37 GMT -5
My observation is that price sensitivity and lacrosse are not two terms that often overlap. Lots of folks in that world spending thousands on club teams, gear and equipment. Shocked they aren't getting in cars and driving to their sports Super Bowl. You have a point. Lacrosse has always done well with a more affluent clientele. So where's the increase in participation happening? In areas that are non-traditional for lacrosse, many of which are not quite as affluent, thus the increased price sensitivity. Bear in mind too that ESPN does a pretty good job with NCAA tournament coverage, so you can have a pretty enjoyable experience watching the last weekend of games while grilling burgers and dogs on your own BBQ off you own deck on Memorial Day weekend. |
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