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 2010-06-16 8:48 AM in reply to: #2845441 |
New user  141  |  Subject: RE: New IM Woodlandsyep and they have found a few in the lake but it does make the swim portion more exciting and your swim time will be very fast. |
| 2010-06-16 8:55 AM in reply to: #2924933 |
Expert 790  Frisco | Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands will6899 - 2010-06-16 8:48 AM yep and they have found a few in the lake but it does make the swim portion more exciting and your swim time will be very fast. must not have seen me swim before. haha. |
| 2010-06-16 9:18 AM in reply to: #2924965 |
Master 1318 Houston | Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands Memorial weekend, no wetsuit and tough conditions. Never thought I'd say it about an IM but I'm actually getting interested... |
| 2010-06-16 9:25 AM in reply to: #2925058 |
| Triathlete Nation ~ Texas! | Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands evondo - 2010-06-16 9:18 AM Memorial weekend, no wetsuit and tough conditions. Never thought I'd say it about an IM but I'm actually getting interested... (funny_graduation_card_hell_freezes_over-p137834164602600933q53o_400.jpg) Attachments ---------------- funny_graduation_card_hell_freezes_over-p137834164602600933q53o_400.jpg (33KB - 17 downloads) |
| 2010-06-16 10:54 AM in reply to: #2924754 |
Champion 8540  the colony texas | Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands will6899 - 2010-06-16 8:06 AM conroe courier article Ok so here is a good article to think about and things are looking good. But the time of year may be very hot. that acticle read that "ironman returns" was there ever one in the woodlands/houston/ texas to begin with. While it's looking good I'll wait for an official announcement.. to many things can go wrong. Does anyone know how that meeting where the agenda was posted went.. since it sounded more like the idea of an IM was still being pitched, but from a standpoint of "we have all this ready to go... are you in" to the chamber |
| 2010-06-16 11:05 AM in reply to: #2925441 |
Master 1831 Keller Tx | Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands Agree with all your points Gary. It seems like its only a proposal, albeit a very complete proposal to the board. I am excited about the possibility, but im realistic about the lack of confirmation at this point. The points in the news article don't say anything new to what we know from the meeting agenda. Not to be a conspiracy theorist.....but can anyone even substantiate that this agenda is real? If so, I really hope someone goes to this meeting and reports back. Edited by Doughboy 2010-06-16 11:06 AM |
| 2010-06-16 11:11 AM in reply to: #2925481 |
Extreme Veteran 567 Kingwood, TX | Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands Even if this gets the green light you gotta wonder if it can even be feasible for 2011? I'd image the logistics for doing an IM are extremely difficult and that the level of BS bureaucracy is probably something even the Obama administration would be proud of. Just thinking 11 months to pull this thing together could be tough, but they may already have more of the ground work laid than what we know? Just something else to ponder... |
| 2010-06-16 12:01 PM in reply to: #2845441 |
Expert 2547 The Woodlands, TX | Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands the agenda came off of the township website, as I believe is law. Also, if you read the thing carefully the discussion is over a sponsorship, not approval of the race. Now I might be splitting hairs here, b/c IM wants the sponsorship to do the race, but it doesn't look like the discussion is about whether they want it or not. I plan of being there and if I can film I will post a link up for others to watch. |
| 2010-06-16 1:33 PM in reply to: #2925684 |
Master 1831 Keller Tx | Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands tjfry - 2010-06-16 12:01 PM the agenda came off of the township website, as I believe is law. Also, if you read the thing carefully the discussion is over a sponsorship, not approval of the race. Now I might be splitting hairs here, b/c IM wants the sponsorship to do the race, but it doesn't look like the discussion is about whether they want it or not. I plan of being there and if I can film I will post a link up for others to watch. Good clarification TJ. |
| 2010-06-16 3:52 PM in reply to: #2845441 |
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| 2010-06-16 4:29 PM in reply to: #2925684 |
Champion 8540 the colony texas | Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands tjfry - 2010-06-16 12:01 PM the agenda came off of the township website, as I believe is law. Also, if you read the thing carefully the discussion is over a sponsorship, not approval of the race. Now I might be splitting hairs here, b/c IM wants the sponsorship to do the race, but it doesn't look like the discussion is about whether they want it or not. I plan of being there and if I can film I will post a link up for others to watch. would they (WTC) do a race without sponsership?? I honestly don't know. I know they have the big names, ford, gatoraid etc. but do they generally have sponership from the local community?? |
| 2010-06-16 4:57 PM in reply to: #2926485 |
Expert 2547 The Woodlands, TX | Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands Gaarryy - 2010-06-16 4:29 PM tjfry - 2010-06-16 12:01 PM the agenda came off of the township website, as I believe is law. Also, if you read the thing carefully the discussion is over a sponsorship, not approval of the race. Now I might be splitting hairs here, b/c IM wants the sponsorship to do the race, but it doesn't look like the discussion is about whether they want it or not. I plan of being there and if I can film I will post a link up for others to watch. would they (WTC) do a race without sponsership?? I honestly don't know. I know they have the big names, ford, gatoraid etc. but do they generally have sponership from the local community?? Let me clarify. Memorial Hermann is the title sponsor, but I think WTC gets local buyin from the community that they race in. Not 100% sure all the thinking, but my guess would be a show of support and a "We're gonna bring 17 million to your community, how about you help us put this thing on" sort of mentality. |
| 2010-06-16 5:10 PM in reply to: #2845441 |
Veteran 266 Kingwood, TX | Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands Ford is the title sponsor for all US WTC Ironmans, I would guess this would be the same, with Memorial Hermann being the lead local sponsor. I did St. George in May and as I recall the Town of St. George was in charge of coordinating all the volunteers and support (from aid stations to police); my guess would be that that is the discussion on the "trade-in-kind". It is also worth noting at the awards banquet they repeatedly talked about how it took 2 years of planning to make it happen. Hopefully the Woodlands can meet the WTC requirements and pull it off for 2011, but 2012 may be more realistic. I am checking everyday for an announcement and ready to make my hotel reservations for a long weekend in The Woodlands! Edited by jls42 2010-06-16 5:18 PM |
| 2010-06-16 6:10 PM in reply to: #2926542 |
Champion 8540 the colony texas | Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands tjfry - 2010-06-16 4:57 PM Gaarryy - 2010-06-16 4:29 PM tjfry - 2010-06-16 12:01 PM the agenda came off of the township website, as I believe is law. Also, if you read the thing carefully the discussion is over a sponsorship, not approval of the race. Now I might be splitting hairs here, b/c IM wants the sponsorship to do the race, but it doesn't look like the discussion is about whether they want it or not. I plan of being there and if I can film I will post a link up for others to watch. would they (WTC) do a race without sponsership?? I honestly don't know. I know they have the big names, ford, gatoraid etc. but do they generally have sponership from the local community?? Let me clarify. Memorial Hermann is the title sponsor, but I think WTC gets local buyin from the community that they race in. Not 100% sure all the thinking, but my guess would be a show of support and a "We're gonna bring 17 million to your community, how about you help us put this thing on" sort of mentality. I understood ya.. well kind of  I just like seeing all the things that actually go into a race to make it happen, since it's pretty amazing to me. I was just curious about the whole sponsor thing on the local level, since they will need support to make things go easier and if a community is actually against it happening what would they do then?? |
| 2010-06-16 6:46 PM in reply to: #2926699 |
Veteran 266 Kingwood, TX | Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands If the community (in this case The Woodlands) does not stand behind it, it will not happen there. |
| 2010-06-17 7:28 AM in reply to: #2845441 |
Expert 1215 Austin, TX | Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands What happened to the Tri 101 that was supposed to happen there a couple years ago? |
| 2010-06-17 7:56 AM in reply to: #2927314 |
Expert 2547 The Woodlands, TX | Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands Hugh in TX - 2010-06-17 7:28 AM What happened to the Tri 101 that was supposed to happen there a couple years ago? The whole series folded before the season ended. |
| 2010-06-17 11:28 AM in reply to: #2845441 |
Expert 2547 The Woodlands, TX | Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands Ok, just got back from the Township meeting. I thought it went pretty well. I did find out early on though that this meeting was for discussion purposes and not for a vote. The vote happens next week. I believe Wed at 6pm. Here is what I do know: If this is approved Memorial Hermann will be the title sponsor, not Ford. The race will be Memorial weekend. The only sticking points that were discussed today were the liability and the sponsorship money. The liability was addressed immediately by their attorney and everyone seemed happy with the answers. The sponsorship money was only questioned by a couple of people. The rest of the board were using words like 'Very Excited" in their comments, so right now it looks pretty good. There might be a couple of directors on the fence, so I guess we'll see Wednesday. It also sounded like Wednesday the full presentation would include the courses, So I will know the routes next week. I recorded the discussion but you can't here it very well. If I can get it uploaded I will let you know. Hope this helps. |
| 2010-06-17 11:33 AM in reply to: #2845441 |
Extreme Veteran 406 Frisco, Texas | Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands memorial weekend blows. that being said...very exciting that it's more than rumor now!!! |
| 2010-06-17 11:40 AM in reply to: #2845441 |
| Master 1468 Montgomery, Tx | Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands Thanks for reporting back TJ. |
| 2010-06-17 11:42 AM in reply to: #2928051 |
Expert 2547 The Woodlands, TX | Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands jah2212 - 2010-06-17 11:33 AM memorial weekend blows. that being said...very exciting that it's more than rumor now!!! Just think of it as Kona without the brutal wind! |
| 2010-06-17 11:47 AM in reply to: #2928029 |
Extreme Veteran 567 Kingwood, TX | Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands tjfry - 2010-06-17 11:28 AM Ok, just got back from the Township meeting. I thought it went pretty well. I did find out early on though that this meeting was for discussion purposes and not for a vote. The vote happens next week. I believe Wed at 6pm. Here is what I do know: If this is approved Memorial Hermann will be the title sponsor, not Ford. The race will be Memorial weekend. The only sticking points that were discussed today were the liability and the sponsorship money. The liability was addressed immediately by their attorney and everyone seemed happy with the answers. The sponsorship money was only questioned by a couple of people. The rest of the board were using words like 'Very Excited" in their comments, so right now it looks pretty good. There might be a couple of directors on the fence, so I guess we'll see Wednesday. It also sounded like Wednesday the full presentation would include the courses, So I will know the routes next week. I recorded the discussion but you can't here it very well. If I can get it uploaded I will let you know. Hope this helps. Thanks for the update TJ! This is very exciting news. Wish they could flip the dates with IMSG but I am all in for this sucker! Hopefully on Wednesday, along with the course maps, they will announce when registration begins. Wonder if it will be all online or if they will hold a local registration? |
| 2010-06-17 11:50 AM in reply to: #2845441 |
Champion 6973 marietta | Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands thanks tj! |
| 2010-06-17 12:14 PM in reply to: #2845441 |
Veteran 266 Kingwood, TX | Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands Thanks for the update - almost makes me want to start training again... Hope I don't miss the registration, this will sell out fast! |
| 2010-06-17 12:19 PM in reply to: #2845441 |
Extreme Veteran 580 | Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands Well, it looks like I will be doing an IM in 2011 all said and done! |
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