bariphonium Posted January 16, 2006 Posted January 16, 2006 The regional schedule was posted on BOA not too long ago, and my first thing to note was that Arlington was moved back quite a bit, and Houston was moved up, effectivally switching the two. I still expect Bell to attend Arlington, since it's pretty close, as well as any other schools located nearby (forgive me, I'm not well-known about locations). But what about the schools who normally attend Arlington, but aren't nearby? Churchill? Bowie? Westfield? SFA? Many others, of course; I'm too lazy to list them. But will they opt out of the Arlington regional, because it's so early? I imagine the Houston-area schools will skip it and aim for the later, closer regional. But what about the S.A. and Austin bands? I think they'd rather go for the later regional, because by October 7, not too many bands have secured an locked their show. That extra eight hours can make a huge difference. Thoughts? Comments? Jokes? Life stories? Quote
Danpod Posted January 16, 2006 Posted January 16, 2006 Well.... I don't think Bowie and Stephen F. Austin have ever been to the Arlington regional so that won't be a big surprise if they don't go. Bands base their regional choices on basically two things: 1) Distance to the regional. 2) Significance to the regional. I think you see the "regional" part of the event come out this year. Since Arlington and Houston regionals are on back-to-back weekends, you almost kind of have to pick one and go with it. I really don't like how BOA put those two regionals so close together and then left this huge three week gap before Super Regional. It's hard to perform at a "home" show one week and then go on the road the very next week when you're still kind of learning the last bits of the closer. The regionals are just too close together. Trying to do both in two weeks will put a huge strain on the staff and the kids. For about 97% of the groups out there, the goal will be UIL State and the way the competition is formatted, the amount of times you compete with the show during the season won't be an issue. The bands going to Nationals will get their fix too. For San Antonio/Austin Bands: Again, pick one and go with it. You will see EVERYONE this year, no matter if it's at UIL or BOA so "scouting" is out of the question. Depending on your Nationals situation, you may want to go to a regional where another Nationals participant will be. Not so much to see what they will do and then try to top it, but to build a camaraderie beween you and your fellow Texan. Remember, you are there to represent The State of Texas, Lone Star Flag and all. It's almost like a team when you get to Indianapolis so if you show the others that you genuinely care about them, your Nationals trip will be A LOT more enjoyable...TRUST ME One early regional. The Super Regional. UIL 5A State. Own up at Grand Nationals. Whichever route you go, the even years are what makes Texas marching band the best in the business. Quote
Clarinot Posted January 16, 2006 Posted January 16, 2006 Well I know in the past, finding buses to Arlington was always expensive... Quote
Danpod Posted January 16, 2006 Posted January 16, 2006 Buses to Arlington/Dallas/Fort Worth are always expensive. That's when the booster organization steps up and calls in their favors to get as many discounts as possible. Quote
Clarinot Posted January 17, 2006 Posted January 17, 2006 but the past 2 years it has been the UT/OU game weekend, so it was even more... Quote
mbui Posted January 17, 2006 Posted January 17, 2006 My thoughts.... I'm glad to see the Houston Regional not be the first Texas BOA competition of the year. The level of competition for the Houston/Huntsville Regional has dropped off ever since it was moved to early October in 2002. For you younger kids.... Up until 2002 when BOA decided to go with professional venues (Alamodome) for the late season regionals, Houston used to be the Texas BOA Regional of the year back in the late 1990's and early 2000's. It was held on the last last weekend of October or the first weekend of November....just like the current San Antonio Super Regional. The 1999, 2000 & 2001 Houston Regionals were bloodbaths. Bands in attendance during those years.... 1999: Leander HS Richland HS Spring HS The Colony HS Westfield HS Winston Churchill HS 2000: L.D. Bell HS Leander HS Richland HS Ronald Reagan HS Spring HS Stephen F. Austin HS The Colony HS The Woodlands HS Winston Churchill HS 2001: Brazoswood HS Ronald Reagan HS Spring HS Stephen F. Austin HS The Woodlands HS Westfield HS Winston Churchill HS All in all, I hope this year's date switcharoo will help bring up the level of competition once again for the Houston Regional. It was always great seeing the top bands in the state of Texas battling it out under the bright lights of Rice University. Quote
Visualstrm Posted January 17, 2006 Posted January 17, 2006 Danpod said: I really don't like how BOA put those two regionals so close together and then left this huge three week gap before Super Regional. Remember that BOA has to put the schedule together based on avaliability of facilities. So, even though many may not like that Arlington/Houston are back to back...I doubt there were many other options. Quote
Danpod Posted January 17, 2006 Posted January 17, 2006 True. It's a shame that the three regionals weren't more spread out. This season will still be awesome. Quote
Fortisimo Posted January 21, 2006 Posted January 21, 2006 You better believe the switch will affect attendence, at least a little. Quote
titancoaster Posted January 22, 2006 Posted January 22, 2006 well as of now we, connally, are planning on attending arlington and san antonio Quote
euro_euph06 Posted January 22, 2006 Posted January 22, 2006 titancoaster said: The 1999, 2000 & 2001 Houston Regionals were bloodbaths. So was 2002: Stephen F. Austin H.S., TX L.D. Bell H.S., TX Ronald Reagan H.S., TX The Woodlands H.S., TX James Bowie H.S., TX Brazoswood H.S., TX Cedar Park H.S., TX Westfield H.S., TX Langham Creek H.S., TX Quote
mbui Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 QUOTE (euro_euph06 @ Jan 22 2006, 04:59 PM) So was 2002: Stephen F. Austin H.S., TX L.D. Bell H.S., TX Ronald Reagan H.S., TX The Woodlands H.S., TX James Bowie H.S., TX Brazoswood H.S., TX Cedar Park H.S., TX Westfield H.S., TX Langham Creek H.S., TX Oh yeah, certainly. But, the difference was that it was an early season regional. After 2002, the level of competition at Houston/Huntsville has dropped off . Quote
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