Johnson County Question 1
 

So?

This thing is stupid for two reasons.

1. I have never met a person who's kid couldn't play soccer because they had no field available.

2. If it's really a big problem shouldn't we spread them out around the county rather than put them all in one place?

To qualify for national level tournaments you have to have 20 fields in one site. These tournaments can bring in over 400 out of town/state teams for a minimum of 3 days. Each team having an average of 15-18 kids. Plus parents and coaches. That equals a lot of $ in hotels, restaurants, entertainment, etc...

So let the hotels, restaurants, etc pay to build the f**king fields.

I have a friend that coaches soccer........I could imagine what he'd have to say about this...

Are there tournaments looking for new venues? Is this just pure speculation, or do we actually have a chance of seeing these revenues?

Wow, someone who would want everyone else to buy crap they'll use. You have quite a unique friend. I mean, people like that aren't a dime a dozen.

It would not be a tournament looking for a new venue. It would be all new tournaments. Competitive traveling teams are always looking for new places to travel to with great facilities. The plans for the one here would make it one of the premier venues in the nation.

Also don't forget it is more than just soccer. It includes a playground, community center, etc...

So you are saying you don't have the knowledge of this to make an educated statement on it?

What's the issue?

I just don't understand why anyone would be against something like this, just because they or their families don't play soccer. It seems to me like a no brainer that this would be good for our community.

Also hopefully the Wizards would get a new home out of the deal, because I really think the MLS is on the rise, and if we let them go now, we will regret it.

What's the issue?

I'm not sure what it is but I voted yes.

This is a blatant money grab by Price Brothers Development who stand to make millions if the bill passes. I coach 3rd grade girls soccer, and have no problem getting fields. Do we really need more traffic on 69 hiway?? There are better alternatives.

Regardless of the plan, or the location, someone will always be getting paid.