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TOPIC: New Fields |
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| kwood
November 17, 2010
6:35:27 PM
Entry #: 3618384
| Needing some opinions from my fellow softball players. If someone was to open up a new set of fields all turf would u guys be patrons of it not taking anything away from the marion leauge.i have played there for many years but am venturing into a sports complex and was needing opinions.
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| dtreidjr
November 17, 2010
10:07:46 PM
Entry #: 3618489
| Yeah, if it could be done I don't see why people wouldn't play there. Now, talking about building an all infield turf complex is one thing. Making it happen is another.
Also, trust me when I say this. Not one person who has run or is running the Marion league would be saddened if someone opened up a complex. Guys volunteer to do this and it is a complete pain in the ass to run a 40 team summer league.
I would personally do everything I could do to help you get it going. I'm sure Abney would too.
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| kwood
November 17, 2010
10:32:53 PM
Entry #: 3618494
| I appreciate it Dan we have some big plans for it everything is goin good so far what we eventually hope to accomplish is a 4 field complex 2 baseball 2 softball Wich we could use all four for tournaments we might just go with 3 and a polebarn style building with a full court basketball set up a turf section for flag football,wiffleball,soccer etc. We would like to encourage eveyone to comment and show support for this it will show our backers that the community would utilize this facility and make it a success.
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| dtreidjr
November 18, 2010
10:00:07 AM
Entry #: 3618673
| Feel free to give me a call. I worked with an investor last summer who was planning on doing something in the area, but I think those plans have fallen through.
If you want, I can explain more if you want to give me a ring.
967-4711
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| Law Dog
November 19, 2010
7:09:26 PM
Entry #: 3619630
| just played on fields in las vegas with turf infields...it was awesome!
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| Jeffro2
November 19, 2010
11:41:13 PM
Entry #: 3619733
| I would love to see it happen! Best of Luck to All who are in on this!
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| kwood
November 20, 2010
2:29:17 PM
Entry #: 3619869
| Thanks again I hope we can start with the fields first then add on and see how successful it will be. Dan I will be getting in touch with u soon
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| aks
November 23, 2010
9:26:35 PM
Entry #: 3621982
| where would this complex be at?
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| kwood
November 24, 2010
11:57:46 AM
Entry #: 3622192
| We are hoping to have it in or around marion. We will probably start out with just the fields and build on from there.
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| kwood
November 25, 2010
2:34:53 PM
Entry #: 3622585
| We still need some feedback from people letting us know what u guys think good or bad.
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| GJackson
November 26, 2010
12:02:03 AM
Entry #: 3622662
| What else do you want? Investors wont throw in tens of thousands cause how maby replys there are on a message board. ask the guys who run the league what theyd do. probably the best first step
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| FourFive
November 26, 2010
7:44:47 PM
Entry #: 3622804
| great idea!!!!! do it!!
a decent complex with a 3-4 fields is something the area needs.(im surprised we dont have something like cape or poplar bluff now) the local sport would grow and the potential for multiple quality tournaments is a no brainer. a central location would attract softballers from all over so. illinois & the complex would end up being the hub for most of the area leagues. im sure league fees would increase but its and easy trade off for a safe infields and 300' fences.
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| Rees08
November 27, 2010
10:59:35 AM
Entry #: 3622921
| Sounds like a great idea.. I would love to see something like this come to the area i also think it would be a big boost to our sport and would be a awesome place to play every week or weekend...
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| one track
November 27, 2010
4:36:00 PM
Entry #: 3622991
| i think it will definatly benefit softball in southern illinois. turf fields r a big plus no weird hops and alot more rain before games r cancelled. no first base sandboxes to play in. hope everything works out with this.
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| cardsfan2010
November 30, 2010
8:43:06 PM
Entry #: 3624664
| Sounds like a awesome idea. I'm all for it. We need something like this in the area. Don't get me wrong Marions fields are ok but need work and is ran by good guys. But softball has gotten big so it be nice to step it up a lil bit. Hope it works out guys
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