TC/USA Nationals New York, New York on CBS

[jonriv]

Triple Crown has always been all about the money. Very little for your money. I don't know about the rest of the country, but in New York No serious travel teams participate in their tournaments. Good luck

That's the first time I have ever seen "New York" and "serious travel teams" in the same sentence.

Both these statements are off-

Softballdad- most teams in the NY area do not attend TCS events because there are only 1-3 in the area. The tournaments that my DDs team have attended in the past have been some of the best run tournaments out there. We have also been to three different TCS "national" events (Park City, Rising Stars, and Myrtle Beach) All have been exceptional.

To Hot Carl- the smugness and arrogance that oozes from you post are quite ugly. There are many very good(and yes "serious" " programs here in the New York tri-state region. Many never travel to far from the coast or ever to the left coast(do to $$$$, comfort level etc....) We all acknowledge the depth and breath of California softball(# and quality of players)- but there is actually some good softball played outside of the Golden State

It would be great if TCS tried to get some of the stronger teams in the NYC region to participate in this tournament to give it a real local feel for those teams traveling to come in, it would probably be a great experience for all teams involved and a great chance for teams unfamiliar with each other to play. I think many of the west coast teams might be surprised at the level of the competition

I am sure we have all experience going to some tournament and having some unheard of local team "knock-off" some powerhouse team or at least give them a run for their money

[fastpitchdad05]

Triple Crown has always been all about the money. Very little for your money. I don't know about the rest of the country, but in New York No serious travel teams participate in their tournaments. Good luck

That's the first time I have ever seen "New York" and "serious travel teams" in the same sentence.

Both these statements are off-

Softballdad- most teams in the NY area do not attend TCS events because there are only 1-3 in the area. The tournaments that my DDs team have attended in the past have been some of the best run tournaments out there. We have also been to three different TCS "national" events (Park City, Rising Stars, and Myrtle Beach) All have been exceptional.

To Hot Carl- the smugness and arrogance that oozes from you post are quite ugly. There are many very good(and yes "serious" " programs here in the New York tri-state region. Many never travel to far from the coast or ever to the left coast(do to $$$$, comfort level etc....) We all acknowledge the depth and breath of California softball(# and quality of players)- but there is actually some good softball played outside of the Golden State

It would be great if TCS tried to get some of the stronger teams in the NYC region to participate in this tournament to give it a real local feel for those teams traveling to come in, it would probably be a great experience for all teams involved and a great chance for teams unfamiliar with each other to play. I think many of the west coast teams might be surprised at the level of the competition

I am sure we have all experience going to some tournament and having some unheard of local team "knock-off" some powerhouse team or at least give them a run for their money

Jonriv - Please do not take Carl's dumbass, arrogant, childlike remarks as representative of all of us here in California. This kind of mindset is counterproductive and is heavily contributing to what is keeping this sport from growing to its full potential.

You'll have to excuse Carl. His mom only lets him on the computer once every few days and unfortunately for us (just have a look at his other "contributions" here) he likes to come to HB and dazzle us with his brilliance and maturity.

[You don't say]

This kind of mindset is counterproductive and is heavily contributing to what is keeping this sport from growing to its full potential.

You cant be serious. There may be several factors that prevent fastpitch from seeing numbers like soccer but I seriously doubt CA thinking they produce the best softball is a major factor, especially considering the history of the sport.

[fastpitchdad05]

This kind of mindset is counterproductive and is heavily contributing to what is keeping this sport from growing to its full potential.

You cant be serious. There may be several factors that prevent fastpitch from seeing numbers like soccer but I seriously doubt CA thinking they produce the best softball is a major factor, especially considering the history of the sport.

It's not really a measurable argument so you'll just have to accept it as my opinion, agree to disagree, and move on.

Maybe you should run along back to that winning "Christmas desperation" topic you started and attempt to defend that before you try to deflect onto me.

[Trophy Hunter]

Does anyone know if this list is current, and the final entry list?

Who is coming: http://www.triplecrownsports.com/whosco ... rnyid=4532

Looks like only 7 CA teams are going, and I guess at least 4 of them getting free hotels? There seemed to be a lot of excitement when it was announced but that quickly waned when the costs began to hit home. The teams that declined, and they are numerous, cited cost, and then cost, and cost again as the reason for not going.

If there is a max on what parents will pay for their kid to play, Triple Crown seems to have exceeded it here.

I heard next year this is moving to Reno, and I'd expect a lot more West Coast teams since cost seems to be the primary motivator these days when it comes to the Nationals alphabet soup.