Championships location from 07 and onwards

[santosh]

So where do you all think championships would be the best place to b hld after Atlanta's contract expires?

I personally really enjoy Atlanta.

It is a fun spot to be at. Everything is within a very close distance of the Dome. And if not, Marta is there. There are tons of cheap restaraunts right outside the Dome at the CNN center. There are a few issues with the certain gates being opened and some being closed, but what do you guys all think?

Please don't turn this into a "It should be here because it would be really close for my team" thing.

[alphaone]

I'd like to see it go to a place like maybe NYC or San Diego, CA (awesome city, though I don't know if it has the proper facilities) or maybe LA.

[mtaman02]

Originally Posted by alphaone

I'd like to see it go to a place like maybe NYC or San Diego, CA (awesome city, though I don't know if it has the proper facilities) or maybe LA.

NYC wouldn't be a bad place just a few issues

Traffic IS a big issue in the city
There is not a big enough arena to hold the Nationals let alone parking for it or storage of equipment
NYC lacks Entertainment for the youngins but has many tourist attractions =)


Some positive things though

If the new Jets stadium gets built on the west side (which also is a Super bowl candidate city as well as the 2012 olympics) maybe FIRST will put a bid in holding it in NYC
There are 3 area airports within an hour to the west side stadium - LaGuardia, John F Kennedy and Newark Liberty Airports
If the west side stadium gets built up parking should be resolved as well as transportation - MTA Going Your Way =)
If The NY Yankees build their enclosed stadium you have a slim shot of getting at least one year of nationals there

[sanddrag]

The problem with finding a place for chamionships (besides space for the pits) is that you need not just a big floor space but a big area of elevated viewing around it. In places like convention centers, this may me hard to come by. They are great for floor space but don't have any provisions for spectating.

The stadium where the AZ Diamondbacks play in Phoenix is really nice. It has a roof that closes over it. The fields would all fit on the baseball field and the pits could be in the large corridors underneath the stands all the way around the arena. The only problem would be lack of a concrete floor.

[santosh]

Originally Posted by sanddrag

The problem with finding a place for chamionships (besides space for the pits) is that you need not just a big floor space but a big area of elevated viewing around it. In places like convention centers, this may me hard to come by. They are great for floor space but don't have any provisions for spectating.

The stadium where the AZ Diamondbacks play in Phoenix is really nice. It has a roof that closes over it. The fields would all fit on the baseball field and the pits could be in the large corridors underneath the stands all the way around the arena. The only problem would be lack of a concrete floor.

There is one huge problem with The Diamondbacks baseball field. They start playing on it right when we would be having nationals. But I have heard it is the nicest baseball field there is.

Atlanta's airpost is the busiest with the most flights going through it than any other in the world.

And I mean, It isn't Atlanta's fault there wre no posters and stuff everywhere. You must understand that the GADome and the GWCC are filled constantly with large scale events like this all the time. Many not this large, but it would still be impossible to give that kind of recognition to every single event. Every weekend it is something new.

I don't know much about the proximity of hotels and entertainmnt and restaraunts to the stadium.

But on another note of recognition, last year, the largest news television channel in the US (CNN) gave some recognition to FIRST and my team. I am not sure about this year. But there was still some recognition there. Not to mention a front page article on the AJC's living section about FIRST. I know that isn't very national, but atleast it was a little recognition.

[Tammyanez]

Originally Posted by sanddrag

The stadium where the AZ Diamondbacks play in Phoenix is really nice. It has a roof that closes over it. The fields would all fit on the baseball field and the pits could be in the large corridors underneath the stands all the way around the arena. The only problem would be lack of a concrete floor.

I agree that the D-Backs stadium is nice, but the city is in the process of building a new facility for the Cardinals, it would definitely have enough room for 5 fields, it is supposed to have a sliding roof also. I don't know what would happen with the pits, but that stadium is still few years away. Phoenix would be cool, though.

[Cactus_Robotics]

Originally Posted by Tammyanez

I agree that the D-Backs stadium is nice, but the city is in the process of building a new facility for the Cardinals, it would definitely have enough room for 5 fields, it is supposed to have a sliding roof also. I don't know what would happen with the pits, but that stadium is still few years away. Phoenix would be cool, though.

Yea the new stadium in Glendale/Phoenix will be ready for the 2006-2007 NFL season, also the arena is right next door for pits or the parking lot w/ tents

[BobC]

Originally Posted by mtaman02

NYC wouldn't be a bad place just a few issues

Traffic IS a big issue in the city
There is not a big enough arena to hold the Nationals let alone parking for it or storage of equipment
NYC lacks Entertainment for the youngins but has many tourist attractions =)


Some positive things though

If the new Jets stadium gets built on the west side (which also is a Super bowl candidate city as well as the 2012 olympics) maybe FIRST will put a bid in holding it in NYC
There are 3 area airports within an hour to the west side stadium - LaGuardia, John F Kennedy and Newark Liberty Airports
If the west side stadium gets built up parking should be resolved as well as transportation - MTA Going Your Way =)
If The NY Yankees build their enclosed stadium you have a slim shot of getting at least one year of nationals there

Sorry the Jets and the New York Football GIANTS are building a new Stadium at the Meadowlands. DOME MAYBE??

[preussrobotics]

Originally Posted by alphaone

I'd like to see it go to a place like maybe NYC or San Diego, CA (awesome city, though I don't know if it has the proper facilities) or maybe LA.

I'd love to see it in San Diego, as well. Facilities might be an issue, though, there are rumors of new stadiums being built (for the Chargers and a possible Olympic run)

[Lil' Lavery]

St. Louis
The only problem is that FIRST has connections to the wrong sports team in that city. The owners of the Blues are a sponsor of the St. Louis regional, and the Rams stadium is the one we'd want to hold the event in.

[Madison]

I'm going to be unhappy and complain anytime the event is not associated with Disney. I've grown attached to the optimism each organization offers and want to see nothing more than for such organizations to join forces and succeed. I don't like the implicit difference between contracting space in Atlanta and being invited to Epcot, if that makes any sense. I know, of course, that the Disney events weren't established over a handshake and some friendly words, but the discussion surrounding it did a much better job of creating that illusion. Atlanta is, to turn a phrase, strictly business.

Anyhow...

Earlier, someone suggested that Seattle might make a good host for the event. Unfortunately, I doubt the city has the infrastructure to support something as large as FIRST. There is the large Washington State Trade & Convention Center , but it is located in the heart of downtown. That's great for business travelers, really, because it's easily accessible -- but horrible for teachers and parents who have to worry about wandering students.

[Joe Matt]

FIRST should build their own town to use.

Have Kamen Drive, Lavery Lane, Woodie Way, etc.

No really, Atlanta is ok, and Disney would be the best situation for kids, but I understand that Disney *does* cost more. Mabey it's just me, but I'd rather know that my room won't flood from the toilet and then be treated poorly, there won't be any homeless wondering around as frosh run about, etc, and pay a bit more for the hotel package. No matter if FIRST goes back to Houston, I'll be there to support them.

[ah27]

Chicago would be an absolutely wonderful place to hold the Championship.

[alphaone]

Originally Posted by JosephM

Mabey it's just me, but I'd rather know that my room won't flood from the toilet and then be treated poorly, there won't be any homeless wondering around as frosh run about, etc

Yeah atlanta was kinda scary in that respect

[MattB703]

Originally Posted by alphaone

Yeah atlanta was kinda scary in that respect

You don't want an event in downtown Detroit then!