Author Topic: Should the Olympia rotate cities like before? (Read 4212 times)

Riddick · « **Reply #25 on:** October 17, 2007, 09:33:14 PM »

I think NY would be GREAT! Lots of people, hardcore fans and relatively easy to get around. I also suggest Miami. It's a bit humid there, but overall the weather is great and always shit to do. Or Boston. hardcore fans there too.

Bob, let's face it....we're better off asking for the Olympia to be rotated versus the judges. Cuz you KNOW that ain't happening anytime soon.

Azure · « **Reply #26 on:** October 17, 2007, 09:40:39 PM »

The location is good, although I think they should get a more prestigious hotel.

At this rate they are going to end up in Circus Circus before you know it.

bigdumbbell · « **Reply #27 on:** October 17, 2007, 09:41:28 PM »

maybe the javits center in nyc but not the garden

oh yeah circus circus is next or the old paddlwheel

Chick · « **Reply #28 on:** October 17, 2007, 09:49:42 PM »

There could be a change in Hotel, we'll keep you posted.

Bottom line is...when it was at the Mandalay, people bitched it was too expensive....can't please everyone.

I'm more concerned with the venue the show is held, rather than the hotel...plenty of hotels in Vegas.

Azure · « **Reply #29 on:** October 17, 2007, 09:54:24 PM »

Quote from: Chick on October 17, 2007, 09:49:42 PM

There could be a change in Hotel, we'll keep you posted.

Bottom line is...when it was at the Mandalay, people bitched it was too expensive....can't please everyone.

I'm more concerned with the venue the show is held, rather than the hotel...plenty of hotels in Vegas.

I understand that, but if this is the biggest show in the sport it should have top of the line accomodations.

You don't see the Super Bowl being held at Crappy Stadiums. They have to be held at the nice places.

Now about the venue...Isn't the problem that you don't want it TOO big because that defeats the purpose of the show.

Better advertisments of the parties and making it more inclusive is a good idea.

Chick · « **Reply #30 on:** October 17, 2007, 09:59:09 PM »

Quote from: Azure on October 17, 2007, 09:54:24 PM

I understand that, but if this is the biggest show in the sport it should have top of the line accomodations.

You don't see the Super Bowl being held at Crappy Stadiums. They have to be held at the nice places.

Now about the venue...Isn't the problem that you don't want it TOO big because that defeats the purpose of the show.

Better advertisments of the parties and making it more inclusive is a good idea.

The Orleans ARENA is a top notch venue..the Orleans HOTEL suck ass. Like I said...If people don't like the hotel...stay somewhere else...I did. No big deal...I took a taxi over to the hotel for whatever we had going, and gambled/ sayed at the MGM....

Azure · « **Reply #31 on:** October 17, 2007, 10:02:21 PM »

Point taken...

So why aren't more former competitors wanting to judge?

Chick · « **Reply #32 on:** October 17, 2007, 10:06:05 PM »

Quote from: Azure on October 17, 2007, 10:02:21 PM

Point taken...

So why aren't more former competitors wanting to judge?

No incentive....minimal pay, long hours, cant win no matter what you do...

AZbodybuilder · « **Reply #33 on:** October 17, 2007, 10:28:27 PM »

Quote from: Chick on October 17, 2007, 08:28:33 PM

Vegas is great...not sure there is a better place to hold it.

I have to agree on that, I wish they would have the Arnold there as well. Who wants to go to Ohio in February

bigdumbbell · « **Reply #34 on:** October 17, 2007, 10:30:20 PM »

Quote from: AZbodybuilder on October 17, 2007, 10:28:27 PM

I have to agree on that, I wish they would have the Arnold there as well. Who wants to go to Ohio in February

aint that the truth

Cleanest Natural · « **Reply #35 on:** October 18, 2007, 01:11:54 AM »

Quote from: Chick on October 17, 2007, 10:06:05 PM

No incentive....minimal pay, long hours, cant win no matter what you do...

so IFBB WANTS TOP NOTCH JUDGING BUT DOESN'T WANT TO PAY FOR TOP NOTCH JUDGES...MY QUESTION CHICK, AND I DON'T MEAN TO BE RUDE IS : WHY THE F@#$ AREN'T JUDGES FORMER COMPETITORS ?....WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY YYYYYYY ?

AVBG · « **Reply #36 on:** October 18, 2007, 03:44:09 AM »

Quote from: Chick on October 17, 2007, 10:06:05 PM

No incentive....minimal pay, long hours, cant win no matter what you do...

whaddaya mean long hours? There's only a dozen or so pro shows each year..

dr.chimps · « **Reply #37 on:** October 18, 2007, 04:13:12 AM »

Quote from: AVBG on October 18, 2007, 03:44:09 AM

whaddaya mean long hours? There's only a dozen or so pro shows each year..

Hmmm. I would suppose there would be numerous judges meetings, clinics to keep their skills up etc. Not to mention setting time aside to meet with the Muscletech reps to make sure their story is airtight.

bigdumbbell · « **Reply #38 on:** October 18, 2007, 04:54:19 AM »

long hours? when there are few comparisions how is this possible

Azure · « **Reply #39 on:** October 18, 2007, 04:56:59 AM »

Even though I am in favor of having former competitors judge, you'd have to be careful of who you get. I would think the competitor should be retired at least 5 years. Since the competitions are so subjective, I could see someone scoring a competitor lower because he talked shit about him when they were competing.

I'd love to see guys like Haney judging. I think someone like that posesses integrity and would be fair.

bigdumbbell · « **Reply #40 on:** October 18, 2007, 05:05:52 AM »

Quote from: Azure on October 18, 2007, 04:56:59 AM

Even though I am in favor of having former competitors judge, you'd have to be careful of who you get. I would think the competitor should be retired at least 5 years. Since the competitions are so subjective, I could see someone scoring a competitor lower because he talked shit about him when they were competing.

I'd love to see guys like Haney judging. I think someone like that posesses integrity and would be fair.

the judging will never change

Hypo · « **Reply #41 on:** October 18, 2007, 06:19:55 AM »

I think in order for this event to be truly a global competition, it should be held elsewhere, and overseas ffs.

I reckon it would go nuts in Asia and Europe. It would be better for the IFBB too having their 'top' competitors all overseas.

bigdumbbell · « **Reply #42 on:** October 18, 2007, 06:23:15 AM »

the olympia should stay in vegas, it's about as unreal as it gets and the probodybuilding scene is also.

Tre · « **Reply #43 on:** October 18, 2007, 06:27:42 AM »

Quote from: Riddick on October 17, 2007, 09:33:14 PM

I also suggest Miami. It's a bit humid there, but overall the weather is great...

The general time frame would put the show in Miami at about the height of hurricane season.

That could be bad.

Tre · « **Reply #44 on:** October 18, 2007, 06:32:53 AM »

I wouldn't mind seeing the Olympia move eventually, but for the time being, it needs to work on getting its legs and the best way to achieve that is to stick with a place that the organizers and fans know, which should allow it to grow.

Since the AMI takeover, the Olympia Weekend has improved each year and I thought they made their biggest step forward from 2006 to this year, so fans should expect an even better event in 2008. Once the O is a consistent big money maker, only then would I consider trying another city again.

Azure · « **Reply #45 on:** October 18, 2007, 02:19:56 PM »

Quote from: Tre on October 18, 2007, 06:32:53 AM

I wouldn't mind seeing the Olympia move eventually, but for the time being, it needs to work on getting its legs and the best way to achieve that is to stick with a place that the organizers and fans know, which should allow it to grow.

Since the AMI takeover, the Olympia Weekend has improved each year and I thought they made their biggest step forward from 2006 to this year, so fans should expect an even better event in 2008. Once the O is a consistent big money maker, only then would I consider trying another city again.

I agree with all of these comments, although I DO think the host hotel needs to change.

But right now the problem is the actual SHOW.

Jerryme7 · « **Reply #46 on:** October 18, 2007, 02:28:56 PM »

I would not want the Olympia anywhere else than Vegas!! Bodybuilding fits in just well in the City of Sin!

JasonH · « **Reply #47 on:** October 18, 2007, 02:29:10 PM »

I don't mind the Olympia being in Vegas every year - it's a city of excess which suits bodybuilding down to the ground but I think it would be cool if they have the Olympia in London one year just to be different. They've got the New York Giants playing the Dolphins at Wembley next week and they've also got the some NBA teams doing a European tour at the moment - American sport is coming East to attract a worldwide audience and bodybuilding should follow!

derekanthony · « **Reply #48 on:** October 18, 2007, 02:38:11 PM »

Quote from: Chick on October 17, 2007, 08:28:33 PM

Vegas is great...not sure there is a better place to hold it.

HOLD IT IN NY ! THE BEST CITY IN THE WORLD !!!

Azure · « **Reply #49 on:** October 18, 2007, 02:39:18 PM »

Quote from: derekanthony on October 18, 2007, 02:38:11 PM

HOLD IT IN NY ! THE BEST CITY IN THE WORLD !!!

It is way too expensive.