LETS TALK ABOUT TRAVEL TEAMS! PLAY YOUR ALL-STARS FIRST! The greatest inter-league evolution in the last 6 years has been that of the B-Team. And in the last 3 years, B-teams are finally treated seriously and used by coaching staffs to develop or rehab skaters for the All-Star team. So, whats my issue? The evolution of B-Teams means inter-league nights have evolved into double-headers. What happens after 2 hours of derby and 3 halftimes? People leave. More now than ever. Leagues who keep the evening lively lose less than those who dont, but there isnt a double-header that retains everyone. So why are you not putting your best product on the floor first? The All-Star roster is the height of skater accomplishment. They are the faces of your league. Yet they get less exposure. Why let that happen? If the league is trying to make a name for themselves regionally, even nationally, its with this team. If the first game is a blowout, many fans will never be exposed to them. You have merch dedicated to them, promote them with more resources, only to have a chunk of it go to waste. Its not a knock on the B-Team at all. And if you are truly retaining 90% of your audience and want to build the night up to the All-Stars, great. But if your All-Stars have a crowd that is half of what the first game had, put your best foot forward - play them first.
Posted on: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 19:47:15 +0000
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