what exactly would you like them to wear?

LOL Eddie...it didn't just seem like a rebroadcast...it WAS a rebroadcast  

Dicnic...if it is any consolation, there are members that would not shed a tear if hose were no longer a part of the dress code.  I know one regional member that has joked about just adding in the fine to the weekend expense and was just going to hand it over to the regional director...she hasn't done it yet though...and I am not going to name the region  I don't have a problem with the shorts, and am just glad that the skirt requirement went by the wayside several years back.

As to crowd excitement, I have to wonder how much prize fund contributes to the manner in which fans get involved.  Just musing out loud, but it is probably easier for the fans to get involved when it is $40-100K on the line as opposed to a 1st place check that is substantially less.  Let's face it, WRW took home a check today that is larger than the proposed prize fund for one of our entire events...

Another factor, again just musing, might be the live nature of the PBA telecasts as opposed to the taped shows that we had most of last few seasons.  

Rest assured, though, that things will look a little different on your viewing screen if I can crack a top five anytime this year

i think the women look AND act more professional than the men. the pba USED to be like this---too bad they still don't.

Those women are all about as tight as nuns, the dress code should just be penguin suits and everybody would finally get the PWBA.  It raises money for charity.
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Once again, the HAMSTER kills a post . . .

Watch out, Tubs, the miniature greatness is coming . . .

Michelle - I agree with pretty much everything you said.  I saw an article in the BJ that said wouldn't it be awesome if the owners of the PBA bought the PWBA too and made it something special.  I would love to see the day that happened!  I'd probably definitely go to a national stop then!  Unfortunately until then, it just doesn't make sense financially to do it.

Barb
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"If we can change our thoughts, then we can change the world."  -H.M. Tomlinson

Do you notice when pwba televises events that you typically see the same few ladies each time? The men had fresh faces nearly every week. Many first time winners. Why doesn't this happen on the women's tour?

Is it because the $$$ isn't there to attract the talented amateurs? I think the increased prize fund helped get those mega buck amateurs to start participating.

My point is, that seeing one telecast seems like you've seem them all. I watch a lot of bowling and couldn't even tell you when that even t was held they rebroadcast today?

I'd hate to see the ladies tour fold.

What can I do to help? I watch all the tournaments and have even been to one a while ago in Richmond Va.

I can learn just as much from the women as I can from the men.
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Brian
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