SHOULD J.D. BANCROFT LOWER HIS SHOWCASE FEES, AND WHY?

[Geronimo]

SHOULD J.D. BANCROFT LOWER HIS SHOWCASE FEES, AND WHY?

[Whizzer86]

How much are they now and what do you get?

"another day older and deeper in debt"

[Geronimo]

First you get a college coach list that has half of the coaches on it that no longer coach at the schools. Second get horrible game times. Third you get no water in the dugouts. And finally you get to play on 300 foot fields. Keep in mind this is the Elite Showcases.

[AE27]

Don't play.

[Geronimo]

$400.00 - $500.00 plus umps?

[softballrulznut]

As stated - don't like the cost - don't like the format - don't think coaches are showing up - whatever your problems are if it's not worth it in your mind then just don't play.

If you are paying then you obviously feel it's worth it because you have a choice.

[Geronimo]

Choices we have yes, but let's go back to quaility showcases not just focused on volume. Ronald McDonald Houston, has Elite Showcases beat any day, and all day. Don't get your thong on a wad, if that's even possible softballrulznut.

[brewtusplease]

First you get a college coach list that has half of the coaches on it that no longer coach at the schools. Second get horrible game times. Third you get no water in the dugouts. And finally you get to play on 300 foot fields. Keep in mind this is the Elite Showcases.

First - So what? We use our own list.
Second - Hmmm, just you? Or everybody? Never had a problem with coaches showing up before.
Third - We're in Texas. If our kids are at a college look, they are more than likely considering going on to higher education. If we can't learn to hydrate ourselves or our own kids, maybe college isn't such a good option.
Finally - If a right college coach is somehow watching your game even though you sent an email to coach that retired 5 years ago, and if the coach likes late games like yours, and if your kiddo didn't pass out in the sweltering 70 degree night time air from dehydration, then that 250 ft double will surely disappoint the coach.

Come on dude, this is tiddly winks pooh....

[TexasYellowBall]

First you get a college coach list that has half of the coaches on it that no longer coach at the schools. Second get horrible game times. Third you get no water in the dugouts. And finally you get to play on 300 foot fields. Keep in mind this is the Elite Showcases.

First - So what? We use our own list.
Second - Hmmm, just you? Or everybody? Never had a problem with coaches showing up before.
Third - We're in Texas. If our kids are at a college look, they are more than likely considering going on to higher education. If we can't learn to hydrate ourselves or our own kids, maybe college isn't such a good option.
Finally - If a right college coach is somehow watching your game even though you sent an email to coach that retired 5 years ago, and if the coach likes late games like yours, and if your kiddo didn't pass out in the sweltering 70 degree night time air from dehydration, then that 250 ft double will surely disappoint the coach.

Come on dude, this is tiddly winks pooh....

JD is only, and I mean ONLY worried about the money. This is the only tournament that will post a person in the middle of the entrance making sure that everyone pays their $10. I understand a reasonable gate fee,but enough with the watchdog.

The entry fee is the highest in Texas...

He is so cheap, he will not even turn on the light anymore and has teams play on Fridays, and in turn probably get hotel kick backs. How many coaches are traveling to a Elite showcase on Friday night...Not many

water.......no water.........and you cant bring water in , it has to be stowed away in a bag to get it through the watchdog.

Concession stand is probably the SLOWEST at any tournament in the world. They have 2 guys working with approx. 200 people at the fields. They are also very expensive.

Going to the Elite Tournaments. . . . Most do not have a choice unless they are the manager of their team. In most cases, if your a team player, you are just going to go. .

Teams leaving the tournament. . . . Most quality teams are making another choice. In the Spring, the Impact puts on a much better tournament and more colleges are chosen them over JD.

To the people that loves the Elite tournaments, please continue to go and support JD.

[hardrock]

I guess you can say it is expensive if you wait to the last minute but we get our teams in early and the price is VERY reasonable. Also, we don't rely on what coaches might show up, if you do recruiting properly, you invite your own coaches. If you depend on the coaches that show up, which there are many that do, you aren't doing your girls justice. Recruiting is all about marketing yourself as a player and a person. Don't wait for others to do your job.

I find it interesting that the people who do nothing but throw nasty barbs on these sites don't ever offer ideas, much less good ideas. They just complain because they are glad to stir the pot and it excites them to find others that play with them. Glad these people aren't my parents!