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Darren Wilson

Years ago

BSA Shortsighted or Blind?

Current Brit. PM. - Agree again. The lightning have a mindset to break, namely that the punter does not want to watch womens b'ball regardless of the standard; Apparently they watch netball.

IMO they need to scratch the surface a little harder to find solutions.

Appart from Philips, I dont think Joe public knows who's in the team. Who's Chris Lucas? He wont tell you. Its about time he did some PR too. Not just kids either - Adults have the bucks.

Further to this and at ther risk of repeating myself, if there is an association with the club other than playing (eg ambassador to U14 div 3, taking a training session etc) goodwill with compound interest at the turnstile!

Lastly I dont think it should be a mens vs womens competition for bums on seats or recruiting only basketball knowledgeable people to watch a game. Sport at this level is an event and should be promoted in that manner. If we only allowed trully b'ball literates into the game, I'd predict a fair few empty seats.

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Darren Wilson

Years ago

Full support for T B's comments posted #116216. Bums on seats best generated by an association with your supporters rather than "let em in for free" policy. Yes it seems to be more difficult for Women CF men to get numbers to a game, but the Lightning playing personnel are people and club friendly and this should be utilised fully.

Vince If 4k plus spectators turned to a lightning game, I'm guessing that BSA would not have participant availability to run juniors that night. Then you would get your wishes.

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