FYI
The KWCA asked all KS high school head coaches to respond to a poll about their preference for state tournament location, the KSHSAA asked for this information.
We offered four options on the survey and awarded points for how each coach ranked each option. The options involved variations of alternate locations, dividing up the class groupings differently (6A and 5A together, 4A and 3-1A togeter, etc.), and even hosting each class individually in a host high school gym.
Interestingly enough, the total points were very even (one option had about 118 points, another had about 112, another 109, something like that, but they were too close to differentiate between them). As much moaning as we have heard from coaches, fans, etc., about the Kansas Coliseum in Wichita, the coaches seemed evenly divided on how and where we hold state. The only option not receiving much support was the host high school choice.
Since this topic was being discussed, just thought all would be interested in the poll results.
I also know the Topeka Expocenter was looked at as an option for the 4-5-6A venue, but not sure why the Kansas Coliseum won out??
