state events 2015 state championships sites. state events are a significant point of emphasis for...
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State event selection is based on: The type of experience desired as reflected in the most recent Strategic Plan (“Big Time” atmosphere) Willingness of sites to host Availability of host sites Site’s ability to meet state event facilities requirements Willingness and experience of event directors Cost State EventsTRANSCRIPT
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2015 State Championships Sites
State events are a significant point of emphasis for staff during the 2015-16 school year.
It is important to understand there are many considerations when selecting sites
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State event selection is based on: The type of experience desired as reflected in the most
recent Strategic Plan (“Big Time” atmosphere) Willingness of sites to host Availability of host sites Site’s ability to meet state event facilities requirements Willingness and experience of event directors Cost
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Beginning with the 2016-17 school year, staff recommends pursuing the following options regarding state events.
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Baseball/Softball/Soccer/Lacrosse
Staff recommends – Keep current Jubilee set-up
Rationale – The Jubilee format creates an exciting atmosphere for all participants, while minimizing costs (personnel, security, rental fees) associated with a state event. The League benefits from better media coverage by having multiple sports in the same area.
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Team Golf / Girls Open Golf
Staff recommends – Explore multi-year relationships with golf courses that have demonstrated a desire to host VHSL tournaments. Provide a process for rotation based on classification’s geography.
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Swim and Dive
Staff recommends – Two event sites with a rotation among three facilities to geographically balance travel
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Indoor Track
Staff recommends – 2 sites – 1A-4A and 5A-6A
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Outdoor Track Staff recommends – 3 sites, two classifications
per site 1A-2A at Radford 3A-4A at Harrisonburg 5A-6A at Todd Stadium
Among alternate sites that will be considered – Hampton University, James Madison University, SportsBackers Stadium (Richmond)
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Wrestling Staff recommends – 2 sites, 3
classifications per site 1A-3A at Salem Civic Center 4A-6A at The Scope or Robinson?
Alternate sites will be considered that can match the VHSL state event timeline
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Football Staff recommends – 3 sites, 2 games per
site (Saturday Doubleheader) 1A-2A sites include Salem, William & Mary, JMU,
Liberty, Richmond 3A-4A sites include Liberty, Salem, William and
Mary, JMU, Richmond, UVA, Va. Tech 5A-6A sites include UVA, Richmond, William and
Mary, ODU, Todd Stadium Other sites will be considered as appropriate
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Cheerleading
Staff recommends – Single site – like Siegel Center
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Volleyball
Staff recommends – Semifinals at school sites and Finals at a single site – like Siegel Center
Alternatives Other equivalent facility
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Cross Country Staff recommends – Single site – like Great
Meadow Alternatives
Other equivalent facility
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Field Hockey
Staff recommends – Single site – Like Regional Training Center in Virginia Beach Requirements – 2 fields; lights; turf
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Basketball Staff recommends – Quarterfinals at
Supersites; semis and finals at one site. Alternatives – Facilities that can host on
dates consistent with the VHSL calendar and of similar nature to current championships held at the Siegel Center.
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Gymnastics Staff recommends – High school rotation
Rationale – University/Civic facility would be cost prohibitive
Tennis Staff recommends – Keep some connection
w/Jubilee Alternatives – Identify facilities that can host (6
courts per gender per class needed); secure best facility at lowest cost.
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Forensics Staff recommends – Clover Hill High School
Rationale – Free except for custodial costs
Media Staff recommends – Fredericksburg,
Richmond, Roanoke Alternatives – Pending partnership site in
Richmond
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Theatre Staff recommends –
1A-4A – Monticello High School – free except for custodial costs; central location
5A-6A – Dickinson Center – reasonable rental; central location
Debate Staff recommends – Liberty University
or like facility
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Film Staff recommends – VCU or like facility
that has some connection to film
Scholastic Bowl Staff recommends – William & Mary or
like facility
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Next Steps VHSL staff plans to meet with potential
Virginia host localities and their interested community participants. This meeting will serve to: Better market our championships Secure great sites that are economically
beneficial to the League and those communities. Build deeper community relationships within the
VHSL footprint
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