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Post by Jacques Strap on Mar 26, 2019 13:16:46 GMT -4
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Post by Reesor on Mar 26, 2019 13:25:48 GMT -4
^^ They're missing a bowl. If you add in the upper bowl (Hopefully the upper bowl is the $33 tickets), it's not that bad. This is the best lacrosse league in the world. Lower bowl center tickets are going to be more expensive. We're just not used to that here in Halifax. You can still get lower bowl tickets for $33. Also factor in that there are only 9 home games per season as opposed to 34 Mooseheads games. $300 for a season + a playoff game doesn't seem that bad. I can't wait to see the product. They should've had an exhibition game up here this year.
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Post by Jack Bauer on Mar 26, 2019 13:38:58 GMT -4
^^ They're missing a bowl. If you add in the upper bowl (Hopefully the upper bowl is the $33 tickets), it's not that bad. This is the best lacrosse league in the world. Lower bowl center tickets are going to be more expensive. We're just not used to that here in Halifax. You can still get lower bowl tickets for $33. Also factor in that there are only 9 home games per season as opposed to 34 Mooseheads games. $300 for a season + a playoff game doesn't seem that bad. I can't wait to see the product. They should've had an exhibition game up here this year. It might be the best in the world but it's entering a non-traditional market. And instantly priced themselves out of being attractive to families. There are cheaper NHL tickets then that in non-traditional NHL markets because it's a niche sport in that area. I think Lacrosse is similar in this region. Yet there's a premium Without huge corporate support I wouldn't be shocked if this was a "1 and done" thing based on the pricing. But maybe the less game commitment gets that corporate support on board a bit easier.
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Post by Reesor on Mar 26, 2019 14:14:37 GMT -4
^^ They're missing a bowl. If you add in the upper bowl (Hopefully the upper bowl is the $33 tickets), it's not that bad. This is the best lacrosse league in the world. Lower bowl center tickets are going to be more expensive. We're just not used to that here in Halifax. You can still get lower bowl tickets for $33. Also factor in that there are only 9 home games per season as opposed to 34 Mooseheads games. $300 for a season + a playoff game doesn't seem that bad. I can't wait to see the product. They should've had an exhibition game up here this year. It might be the best in the world but it's entering a non-traditional market. And instantly priced themselves out of being attractive to families. There are cheaper NHL tickets then that in non-traditional NHL markets because it's a niche sport in that area. I think Lacrosse is similar in this region. Yet there's a premium Without huge corporate support I wouldn't be shocked if this was a "1 and done" thing based on the pricing. But maybe the less game commitment gets that corporate support on board a bit easier. Places like Miami can offer NHL tickets at lower prices than Halifax is offering for lacrosse because they have a much bigger population to draw from, plus a much bigger arena. I'm not a business major. But this is completely new for Halifax area sports fans. Not just the sport, but the idea that you pay more to see professional talent. They're relying on mostly adults to attend games, because you're right in that there aren't many families that can shell out that kind of money for one game or a season package. Will Halifax-area residents shell out big city money to see a professional sports team? The only thing we have to go on is the AHL, and that was an inferior product. If I went to HFXSports, and polled everyone in there to see if they knew which sport the Saskatchewan Rush played, I bet less than 25% would know the answer. I went to the world indoor lacrosse championships when they were here, so I know I'll enjoy lacrosse because I have something to go by. Many other sports fans may be hesitant to give lacrosse a chance because they have no idea if they'll enjoy it. They'd be even more hesitant to get season tickets right off the bat. I hope this succeeds, for the sport of lacrosse in Nova Scotia, and for the sports fans of Halifax who will have another option for their entertainment dollar. I'm with you though that I'm a bit skeptical.
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Post by Jack Bauer on Mar 26, 2019 14:20:19 GMT -4
It might be the best in the world but it's entering a non-traditional market. And instantly priced themselves out of being attractive to families. There are cheaper NHL tickets then that in non-traditional NHL markets because it's a niche sport in that area. I think Lacrosse is similar in this region. Yet there's a premium Without huge corporate support I wouldn't be shocked if this was a "1 and done" thing based on the pricing. But maybe the less game commitment gets that corporate support on board a bit easier. Places like Miami can offer NHL tickets at lower prices than Halifax is offering for lacrosse because they have a much bigger population to draw from, plus a much bigger arena. I'm not a business major. But this is completely new for Halifax area sports fans. Not just the sport, but the idea that you pay more to see professional talent. They're relying on mostly adults to attend games, because you're right in that there aren't many families that can shell out that kind of money for one game or a season package. Will Halifax-area residents shell out big city money to see a professional sports team? The only thing we have to go on is the AHL, and that was an inferior product. If I went to HFXSports, and polled everyone in there to see if they knew which sport the Saskatchewan Rush played, I bet less than 25% would know the answer. I went to the world indoor lacrosse championships when they were here, so I know I'll enjoy lacrosse because I have something to go by. Many other sports fans may be hesitant to give lacrosse a chance because they have no idea if they'll enjoy it. They'd be even less hesitant to get season tickets right off the bat. I hope this succeeds, for the sport of lacrosse in Nova Scotia, and for the sports fans of Halifax who will have another option for their entertainment dollar. I'm with you though that I'm a bit skeptical. You call AHL inferior yet as a product is it that much below the NLL? Consider where hockey draws its talent from and where the NLL takes their from. I think AHL might actually be a higher caliber. And how much does Lacrosse even register across the province as a sport? I don't know anyone who has ever played any form of organization lacrosse outside of some family in Ontario. Nobody on the East Coast has played it or even would have a local league to play in. I hope it succeeds because the more entertainment options the better. But I can see this having a rough go. Pricing is pretty much on par with Toronto. I think that says a lot in a very bad way. They don't even average 10K at Scotiabank arena.
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Post by knuckles on Mar 26, 2019 14:20:38 GMT -4
Lacrosse in NS as a sport is definitely on the rise. Leagues are growing. But it's definitely gonna be a hard sell. I was also at the lacrosse championships when they were here, great sport and will take in multiple games. Definitely is going to be difficult to sell but maybe they'll partner with some local lacrosse organizations. Discounted tickets and bums in seats, building for Year 2? Pair that with as Jack Bauer mentioned corporate support and there's a little more market. As mentioned though, might not be enough.
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Post by devinm on Mar 26, 2019 15:04:39 GMT -4
Places like Miami can offer NHL tickets at lower prices than Halifax is offering for lacrosse because they have a much bigger population to draw from, plus a much bigger arena. I'm not a business major. But this is completely new for Halifax area sports fans. Not just the sport, but the idea that you pay more to see professional talent. They're relying on mostly adults to attend games, because you're right in that there aren't many families that can shell out that kind of money for one game or a season package. Will Halifax-area residents shell out big city money to see a professional sports team? The only thing we have to go on is the AHL, and that was an inferior product. If I went to HFXSports, and polled everyone in there to see if they knew which sport the Saskatchewan Rush played, I bet less than 25% would know the answer. I went to the world indoor lacrosse championships when they were here, so I know I'll enjoy lacrosse because I have something to go by. Many other sports fans may be hesitant to give lacrosse a chance because they have no idea if they'll enjoy it. They'd be even less hesitant to get season tickets right off the bat. I hope this succeeds, for the sport of lacrosse in Nova Scotia, and for the sports fans of Halifax who will have another option for their entertainment dollar. I'm with you though that I'm a bit skeptical. You call AHL inferior yet as a product is it that much below the NLL? Consider where hockey draws its talent from and where the NLL takes their from. I think AHL might actually be a higher caliber. And how much does Lacrosse even register across the province as a sport? I don't know anyone who has ever played any form of organization lacrosse outside of some family in Ontario. Nobody on the East Coast has played it or even would have a local league to play in. I hope it succeeds because the more entertainment options the better. But I can see this having a rough go. Pricing is pretty much on par with Toronto. I think that says a lot in a very bad way. They don't even average 10K at Scotiabank arena. They play in Sydney...
In Halifax there are 6 Box lacrosse High School teams and there is also some schools with Field Lacrosse. This year we hosted the Girls Midget and Jr Nationals. They play Lacrosse in Truro, Halifax, Dartmouth, Sackville, some in the valley. We have a mens Sr league with 4 teams which is run amazingly well and played actually at a very high level, I highly recommend if anyone get the chance to go see them play in the Burnside rink during the early summer, Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
I know a lot of people who are planning to get season tickets, but I think they are leaving money on the table. First year they need to come out with more affordable tickets and build a fan base. Maybe also get some of the players out to local schools and help build the spots in the province.
The NLL currently has atleast 1 player from Halifax and a guy I played with years ago also played in the league. In fact several Mooseheads players have played locally it is the logical summer sport if your not playing Hockey.
A few problems and also some hope. The team took a Western name and also used iroquois colors, if you were hoping to draw from Millbrook, that was not the way to do it.
The 1 benefit I can say is the league as and the Knighthawks the team we are getting are known for slashing ticket prices to get people to the games. However if you turn off the community with these big prices I'm not sure that will matter.
Also why would I buy season tickets when I know you will slash prices if tickets are not selling as well as you would like. On top of that how would I feel if you are slashing prices for others if I payed for season tickets. There is a lot wrong here.
However I will say, it is a great product and I will be watching 100% forsure, I am trying to get into playing again currently just playing masters which is non contact, I would like to play sr mens if I can get in shape enough then I have to be drafted to a team.
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Post by devinm on Mar 26, 2019 15:16:00 GMT -4
Also I am guessing no upper bowl? maybe they do not expect to have that interest and since they stream the games maybe they do not want the people in the stands to seem so few and far between.
also interesting benefits..
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Post by Jack Bauer on Mar 26, 2019 15:18:12 GMT -4
You call AHL inferior yet as a product is it that much below the NLL? Consider where hockey draws its talent from and where the NLL takes their from. I think AHL might actually be a higher caliber. And how much does Lacrosse even register across the province as a sport? I don't know anyone who has ever played any form of organization lacrosse outside of some family in Ontario. Nobody on the East Coast has played it or even would have a local league to play in. I hope it succeeds because the more entertainment options the better. But I can see this having a rough go. Pricing is pretty much on par with Toronto. I think that says a lot in a very bad way. They don't even average 10K at Scotiabank arena. They play in Sydney... In Halifax there are 6 Box lacrosse High School teams and there is also some schools with Field Lacrosse. This year we hosted the Girls Midget and Jr Nationals. They play Lacrosse in Truro, Halifax, Dartmouth, Sackville, some in the valley. We have a mens Sr league with 4 teams which is run amazingly well and played actually at a very high level, I highly recommend if anyone get the chance to go see them play in the Burnside rink during the early summer, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. I know a lot of people who are planning to get season tickets, but I think they are leaving money on the table. First year they need to come out with more affordable tickets and build a fan base. Maybe also get some of the players out to local schools and help build the spots in the province.
The NLL currently has atleast 1 player from Halifax and a guy I played with years ago also played in the league. In fact several Mooseheads players have played locally it is the logical summer sport if your not playing Hockey. A few problems and also some hope. The team took a Western name and also used iroquois colors, if you were hoping to draw from Millbrook, that was not the way to do it. The 1 benefit I can say is the league as and the Knighthawks the team we are getting are known for slashing ticket prices to get people to the games. However if you turn off the community with these big prices I'm not sure that will matter.
Also why would I buy season tickets when I know you will slash prices if tickets are not selling as well as you would like. On top of that how would I feel if you are slashing prices for others if I payed for season tickets. There is a lot wrong here. However I will say, it is a great product and I will be watching 100% forsure, I am trying to get into playing again currently just playing masters which is non contact, I would like to play sr mens if I can get in shape enough then I have to be drafted to a team.
They might have something small in Sydney but it's not marketed very well. 219 likes on their facebook page. A "Lacrosse Nova Scotia" website promoting free lacrosse lessons in Sydney on Saturday April 26th which I assume means its from 2014. It's a niche sport with a very small following.
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Post by devinm on Mar 26, 2019 15:45:36 GMT -4
It is more or less just starting in Sydney, I imagine it would not be very easy to grow a sport with kids when the kids are declining in numbers.
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Post by Jack Bauer on Mar 26, 2019 16:16:48 GMT -4
It is more or less just starting in Sydney, I imagine it would not be very easy to grow a sport with kids when the kids are declining in numbers. It's even harder when the people who do have those kids have never heard of it due to the poor marketing and word of mouth. In a smaller place it's hard to break the habits. Soccer especially and even baseball registrations to a lesser degree are plastered all over town when they're happening and you end up knowing when sign ups are happening just by driving to/from work. Football has been growing here because they're doing a good job of targeting the kids at those younger ages and preparing them for the high school team when they're old enough.
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Post by devinm on Mar 26, 2019 16:33:35 GMT -4
Thunderbirds should really see if they can have an exhibition game in center 200.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2019 16:22:42 GMT -4
2017 when all the rumors started coming in. Pretty shocked it came true honestly, you'd think with all the rumors and projections we get that they never tend to happen. Can we actually get the stadium next??? Lol
Anyways I never watched or played Lacrosse in my life but I will now this looks great! Gotta remember we have a sport and franchise in our city that holds the highest tier players in the world. Pretty awesome, can't wait to check a few games out. Hear tickets are expensive though.
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Post by lirette on Nov 20, 2019 16:30:44 GMT -4
2017 when all the rumors started coming in. Pretty shocked it came true honestly, you'd think with all the rumors and projections we get that they never tend to happen. Can we actually get the stadium next??? Lol Anyways I never watched or played Lacrosse in my life but I will now this looks great! Gotta remember we have a sport and franchise in our city that holds the highest tier players in the world. Pretty awesome, can't wait to check a few games out. Hear tickets are expensive though, like $30 for a single adult I believe? Orange: $98 (subject to availability) Yellow: $86.50 Pink: $78.50 Green: $60.50 Blue : Adult $41, University Student $27, Military $35.25 Family (section 13): Adult $41, Child 12- $27 Upper bowl (aqua): Adult $31.75, University Student $20.25 I looked at the ticketmap for their home opener and doesn't look like they have a huge season ticket base. This one might be tough for Halifax. Not sure on how many walkups you'd get on those types of prices. Perhaps there will be a big boost after the first few games from people enjoying the product and word of mouth but I'd be a bit concerned if I was ownership seeing this.
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Post by Jacques Strap on Nov 20, 2019 18:38:20 GMT -4
I was going to pass on the games for now because of the price but when I was able to buy basically my Moosehead's Season Ticket seats for the first game I decided to go for it. It was $157 for my two seats for 1 game. I am actually really looking forward to it. I have never watched a lacrosse game and I am not even sure of the rules.
Unless I overlooked things, I only saw 9 homes games listed. Each home game is also spaced out by a couple of weeks each. I was thinking that this was good because maybe people will be able to spread out the cost over a period of time instead of having like back to back weekend games. I would never be able to afford that. I really hope this goes over but I will be really embarrassed for the city if the place is half empty every game.
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