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Re: Potential Regional Sites
I was impressed with SBPLI's new venue (Hofstra arena). Nice seating and field setup, although the pits were a bit crowded. However, I'd like to see it across the street at Nassau Coliseum (~18,000 seats) some day. I mean, it's not unheard of for a Regional to take over a hockey arena...BAE does it at the moment (Verizon Wireless Arena, ~10,000 seats). Granted, SBPLI has only about 2/3 the number of teams as BAE and 18,000 seats is overkill for any regional, but I think FIRST deserves pro arena status and the publicity/attention that goes with it wherever it can get it. ::imagines the day when all regionals are in pro arenas:: (Plus, I don't think the NHL is using it at the moment...)
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