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So it's apparently announced on the USCA website that the US Bonspiel that Might Just Name Our World Representative, but probably not, in 2015-2016 will be in Florida (site TBD).

Is there a site for 2014-15 named yet? If so, where be it?

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Minimal sleuthing on said USCA website shows that Kalamazoo will host in 2015.

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So it's apparently announced on the USCA website that the US Bonspiel that Might Just Name Our World Representative, but probably not, in 2015-2016 will be in Florida (site TBD).

Is there a site for 2014-15 named yet? If so, where be it?

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Wasn't there an official tweet about the location in Florida being announced recently?

Also, if you were watching the TESN broadcast in Philly, you might have a good guess.

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Yes, Jacksonville, FL in 2016. I forget the name of the arena.

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Given the attendance in more traditional curling areas, e.g. Fargo and Green Bay, compared to the attendance in newer areas, e.g. Philly, it makes sense to put these events in newer curling areas. The more established curlers seem to have lost interest in national events.

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I worry about getting qualified volunteers especially for timers. Philly was close enough to curling clubs that volunteers were available. Timers can impact the game so have to be well trained or experienced. I have witnessed the bad side of that as a coach. I think attendance will be good but it is a very large arena so it might look "empty" on whatever broadcast occurs.

I do think the success in Philly has made the concept of at least holding it in a population center more attractive. Also, having it somewhere that is more of a destination. Nothing against Fargo or Green Bay but the Philadelphia area does have a few more attractions to offer. Don't know much about Jacksonville and attractions.

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Well, Jacksonville managed to host a Super Bowl, so I assume they've got enough to handle us

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Yes but that Super Bowl location was judged to be the worst ever!

All kidding aside, is it fair to ask if there is a plan in place to grow curling in the area either before or during the event? I didn't see anything beyond the city in the tweet so will this facility have public curling or will this be a one time deal in Florida?

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