Baller eyepeeler Posted July 13, 2011 Baller Share Posted July 13, 2011 The '09 Worlds in Calgary had nice HD coverage on ESPN3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Law Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 A little easier getting a crew to Calgary than it is getting to Russia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jdarwin Posted July 14, 2011 Baller Share Posted July 14, 2011 Which begs the question - WTH is this event in Russia? I'm not trying to be politically incorrect (for once), but how many skis, boats, etc. are sold in Russia? This is a showcase event for our sport and no one will see it. What are the market reasons for holding this event in Russia? It's like playing the Super Bowl in Kenya. It will attract some curious interest at a local level but as a means of expanding the sport, not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jipster43 Posted July 14, 2011 Baller Share Posted July 14, 2011 My guess is the World's capture the same audience regardless of the venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller TonyLightfoot Posted July 14, 2011 Baller Share Posted July 14, 2011 Two names - Des and Kuno. They're the ones responsible for having the World's in Russia. We'll see if their goal bares fruit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jdarwin Posted July 18, 2011 Baller Share Posted July 18, 2011 Yes, but USAWS (i.e. AWSA), spent $20,000 to send a team to compete. Is this the best was for us to spend our (very limited) resources? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I was thinking the same thing. I had to Google Dubna ????? Judging by pictures Brent they had at least 20 people there. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller matteoianni Posted July 19, 2011 Baller Share Posted July 19, 2011 Hi guys, this is my first comment. Jdarwin, the soccer World Cup is not all the times in Brazil, Italy and France... World Championships move around the world just as the title suggests. It's good for the sport, and Dubna is capable of providing over 30 000 spectators during the weekend! Good luck to all the skiers in Russia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jdarwin Posted July 19, 2011 Baller Share Posted July 19, 2011 @Matteo - I understand that the event will be well attended but my question remains; why should the membership of AWSA spend $20k to send a few skiers half way around the world to compete in an event that will do little to drive membership to our organization? Obviously, someone sees value in it. I'm on the fence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jdarwin Posted July 19, 2011 Baller Share Posted July 19, 2011 @Brent - they are already here! But seriously, if the federations in Europe see value, then great. Problem is, I don't. USAWS could spend those dollars elsewhere to benefit the membership as a whole. If skiers want to spend their money to compete (like I do), then I have no issue with that. But when my dollars (membership fees, sanction fees, etc.) are subsidizing others, I believe I have a dog in the fight and the right to voice my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jdarwin Posted July 19, 2011 Baller Share Posted July 19, 2011 @Brent - this year, I will pay over $1500 in sanction fees and head taxes to the governing bodies of our sport. That doesn't include the membership dues for my family. Therefore, it's a bit more than a "drop in the bucket" for me. Unfortunately, if I want to host tournaments where skiers will actually attend, I have to pay USAWS in order to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller unksskis Posted July 20, 2011 Baller Share Posted July 20, 2011 was wakeboarding included in that $20K number, do you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Ok there is few people there, but many of them had a WTH is this look on there face. Go DUBNA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eyepeeler Posted July 22, 2011 Author Baller Share Posted July 22, 2011 Slalom finals live at 4am Eastern. http://www.sport.1omr.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted July 22, 2011 Baller_ Share Posted July 22, 2011 That's great but how do you know when to tune in for an event our time?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eyepeeler Posted July 22, 2011 Author Baller Share Posted July 22, 2011 Wish, where do you live? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted July 22, 2011 Baller_ Share Posted July 22, 2011 Florida Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eyepeeler Posted July 22, 2011 Author Baller Share Posted July 22, 2011 Unless they have moved Florida, you are on Eastern time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eyepeeler Posted July 22, 2011 Author Baller Share Posted July 22, 2011 OK, MOST of Florida is on Eastern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted July 22, 2011 Baller_ Share Posted July 22, 2011 It fell off last week. Seriously though, that knowledge drop didn't help. Still don't know when to tune in. Where's the TV-guide for this?? Web link leads to a live feed surrounded by words not written in English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibeck Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 @Wish - you are on the correct link. The webcast will started this morning at 4 am Eastern USA time which is 12 noon in Dubna, Russia. Yes the link has Russian but the webcast is good, clear and three different commentators speak Russian, French and Tony Lightfoot does English. Webcast for Sunday finals also starts at 4 am East Coast USA time. As a side note: tournament was over by approximately 10 am eastern USA time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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