Hi BD,The issue of tournament pricing /TD profiteering is an old one and one that seems to get re-worked every year. Everyone in the Ultimate Community has the opportunity to bid for tournaments and offer a price that they feel is value for money given the work involved.The calculations by Euro seem sound on the face of it but fail to take into account the issues of cash flow, deposits, administration, the work involved in putting together the bid, staffing on the day, the list goes on and on. The list of what's included also seems to increase each year.I agree with Wayne that competition is a good thing, but it is not the fault of the system that so few people place bids for tournaments. I am a past TD, I know how much work is involved, I run large events for a living and so have a lot more resources on hand to help, but I don't bid , why because I don't believe that the actual profit levels involved ARE worth the work.Previously it has been suggested that UKU events are organised either centrally or contracted out to 1 TD - this would not only bring down the costs due to a reduction in duplicating work, but it would allow profits to be ploughed back into the development of the sport, greater buying power to the TD, a greater consistency in product, easier scheduling - both in terms of dates & on the day, more sponsorship draw, easier team management and improved cash flow for all. Perhaps its time to re-look at that option?
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