LSC, Bartlesville Sports Commission agree to one-year extension for 2011
The Lone Star Conference and Bartlesville Sports Commission (BSC) announced a one-year extension to continue playing the LSC Men's and Women's Basketball Championships in Bartlesville, Okla., through March 2011.
"From day one, the Bartlesville Sports Commission has embraced the Lone Star Conference and its basketball teams. They have strived for excellence in every aspect of hosting this event," said Stan Wagnon, LSC Commissioner. "Our decision to return in 2011 reflects our appreciation of the special things that have been happening in Bartlesville these past few years, and certainly we're going to encourage them to be a part of the bidding process for the three years after that."
The 2010 championship completes the initial three-year agreement between the league and BSC. This year's event is set for a five-day run from March 3-7 at Bruin Fieldhouse. All-session advance tickets can be purchased now from the LSC or member institutions at a discounted price ($35) until February 24.
For the 2012-13-14 championships, the conference intends to proceed with a competitive bidding process. At a recent meeting in Atlanta, the LSC Council of Presidents agreed that extending the current deal while also starting a new bid process would allow the league to continue building on the success in Bartlesville and at the same time evaluate other communities that see value in partnering with the LSC.
"Our purpose for seeking bids on the 2012-13-14 championships is to be fair to ourselves and ensure we continue to give our championship events the very best chance to be enjoyable, meaningful and successful," Wagnon said. "By starting that process now, we give communities throughout our region the opportunity to plan and evaluate whether their city is equipped to partner with the LSC like we've had in Bartlesville."
An exact timeline for the bidding process has yet to be determined, but is expected to begin soon after the 2010 basketball tournament. Communities or organizations interested in hosting any LSC championship events should contact Commissioner Stan Wagnon in the LSC office.
