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[quote author=jammin jamey link=topic=20473.msg207866#msg207866 date=1141996383]
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[quote author=jammin jamey link=topic=20473.msg207119#msg207119 date=1141911098]
In talking with the tournament manager, we voiced our only complaint - "the concessions are too high!" They told us that they will address this in the future...

Yes, you can expect this tournament to be played at the Expo Center for the next 5 seasons if all goes well this week financially. Officials told us that they are looking to sign a 5 year contract. Johnson Central was guaranteed $70,000 by the center up front to my understanding. And each region school gets a cut, while participating schools get a little more I believe.

Also, the winning schools receive a nice check from CTB.

I personally have enjoyed the tournament at the Expo Center. And as a member of the press, I REALLY appreciate Food City and the hospitality room!
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Jamie, why was JC guaranteed $70,000? Another competing school told me they would get $3,000 or less. Why is JC cut this much?
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Anyone who is quoting their "cut" amount is mis-informed.
NO ONE knows what the "cut" will be until the tournament is over...it is based on paid ticket sales.
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Everyone was told publicly at the meetings prior to the tournament that all schools in the region share in the revenue and will be split evenly at the end. Don't ask me where I heard the "$70,000" figure, but it was from someone that knows more about it than you and I. That was what Johnson Central was guaranteed, or so I was told.
[/quote]what makes them more special than the other schools?