2007 Philly Regional

[The Lucas]

8 teams are attending both NJ and Philly: (assuming my unix grep pipes were correct)
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So they ceritanly attract many of the same teams. 8 out of the 44 teams at Philly that 18% (I may be doing a little advance scouting while at NJ)

Philly is certianly unique. In the era of the Superregional it has the smallest venue and basically fills up immediatly (first choices). Most teams are veterans (very much so), many of which call this their home regional and attended every year. It has a great Team Social ( it was the best when it was at the Franklin Institue). Theres is alsoThe Lawn. How many other venues can you out the doors in the back of the pit onto a large green and play Ultimate Frisbee with other teams?

Then of course there is the noise and the crowds. Kind of a general admission concert feel. Spirited teams + crowded stands + Music + proximity to pits+ acoustics = Loud Fun. The debcibel level at Philly (MOE stix era) may have prompted the loud noismaker ban. It may have quieted a bit since teams no longer have sticks or drums, but the excitement is still there.

Philly has the good feeling of a small venue, kind of like Old College Ave Gym.