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Thinking back on PIAA meeting, most striking parts of media Q&A was over budget shortfalls.
Lombardi says if PIAA can’t raise revenue, PIAA will have to cut down the # of teams that make state tournaments to cut cost. Similar to what we’re seeing now with COVID playoffs.
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Lombardi says if PIAA can’t raise revenue, PIAA will have to cut down the # of teams that make state tournaments to cut cost. Similar to what we’re seeing now with COVID playoffs.
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Many swim parents are understandably upset that the state qualifiers have been cut from 32 to 16 for swim events. Less kids getting an opportunity to compete at highest high school level. Following a year where the state meet was halted due to COVID-19.
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Lombardi talked about the ways the PIAA is considering raising revenue, including:
-possibly charging entry fees for teams at state competitions (pay to play)
-raising broadcast fees for radio/tv streams
-working with corporate sponsors
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-possibly charging entry fees for teams at state competitions (pay to play)
-raising broadcast fees for radio/tv streams
-working with corporate sponsors
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PIAA says it does not want to raise state ticket prices from $8. Media members raised concerns that increased costs to broadcast games could cripple some organizations like radio stations. Some PIAA Board members thought an entry fee would be insulting to schools.
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There is genuine concern that PIAA is running out of room in its budget and we could see some real changes in how/where state tournaments are run. More home sites and less facilities like Giant Center/HP stadium. Less teams making the tournaments.
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REPLY TWEET: Hearing a lot of concern among parents about lack of opportunity. Curious to hear everyone’s thoughts on the reality the PIAA is facing.
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