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cordarone said:
FWIW, as per ESPN, tickets will  not be available to the public.
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Yeah I was wondering about that. For one you’ve got the security issue of letting outsiders on a base, but also it’s FOR the armed forces , so you want them in the audience.
If it’s a family thing then early evening makes sense. But if it’s just for the service members it could be later in the evening— I assume they have all sorts of work shifts.
 
cancontent said:
Interesting, as I usually hear the opposite where I live in Canada. There are those who believe that DST doesn't offer any benefits contrary to the theory that is benefits farmers.

FYI - you wouldn't be a fan of the province of Saskatchewan. They do not follow Daylight Savings Time, which is interesting because they're in the middle of the country and primarily known for agriculture.
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It's because I'm so far east. I'd be happy on AST.

I just prefer light in the evening as opposed to the morning. I don't get up that early anyway. And if I do, it's just to go to work and I certainly don't need light for that.
 
meyers7 said:
It's because I'm so far east. I'd be happy on AST.

I just prefer light in the evening as opposed to the morning. I don't get up that early anyway. And if I do, it's just to go to work and I certainly don't need light for that.
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I hear you.
 
cancontent said:
Last year, the game in Paris between UCLA and Louisville tipped off at 11:30 am EST. With the 6 hour time difference, it's likely the games will tip off in the evening in Germany.
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I think this is probably the best guess. That would make it a 5:30 PM start at Ramstein on Tuesday, Nov. 4. I can't see a weird midnight start in Germany. Why would they want a start time that would guarantee a low gate turnout? The main reason for having the game there in the first place is to showcase WCBB in Europe, not a TV opp for American viewers back home.
 
OldSchooler said:
The main reason for having the game there in the first place is to showcase WCBB in Europe, not a TV opp for American viewers back home.
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The game is at a military base. It is almost entirely a PR event related to supporting the troops, Veterans Day, etc.

And I have little doubt the military will make it a full crowd if it doesn’t happen organically.
 
OldSchooler said:
I think this is probably the best guess. That would make it a 5:30 PM start at Ramstein on Tuesday, Nov. 4. I can't see a weird midnight start in Germany. Why would they want a start time that would guarantee a low gate turnout? The main reason for having the game there in the first place is to showcase WCBB in Europe, not a TV opp for American viewers back home.
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Believe the games in Paris are more for the international exposure.

To @Vowelguy 's point, this is more for the military than WBB fans. Think this is the first women's game to get this privilege however.
 
I would be very surprised if this game didn't start, locally in Germany, at around noonish. They Are like 5 hours or so ahead od US Eastern time. Pretty early for us, but makes perfect sense for the local market. It could also play in the evening in Germany, allowing us to see it around noon-1PM Eastern. Even better.
 
Molisanos said:
Game is open only for military personal of the base
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If true it is a support the troops game then. I'm all for security, but will there by European TV I wonder?
 
Urshurak said:
I would be very surprised if this game didn't start, locally in Germany, at around noonish. They Are like 5 hours or so ahead od US Eastern time. Pretty early for us, but makes perfect sense for the local market. It could also play in the evening in Germany, allowing us to see it around noon-1PM Eastern. Even better.
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ESPN is not showing a UConn game at 7am.
 
Urshurak said:
I would be very surprised if this game didn't start, locally in Germany, at around noonish. They Are like 5 hours or so ahead od US Eastern time. Pretty early for us, but makes perfect sense for the local market. It could also play in the evening in Germany, allowing us to see it around noon-1PM Eastern. Even better.
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Champions League soccer is a 2:30 ET kickoff (except for the week the US delays the clock change for Halloween). If they want to concern themselves with local time it will be 3pm or so.

IIRC, the men's games were around 6pm when they played on bases/carriers (but my memory is not all that trustworthy).
 
Vowelguy said:
Circling back to this.

5:30 pm Eastern / 11:30 pm Ramstein
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5:30pm is a very convenient time for me to watch the game. But dammit, this game is not supposed to be for my convenience or enjoyment. It's supposed to be for the enjoyment by the troops. You know, those folks who are serving far from home so that the rest of us don't have to.
I would happily get up at 5:30 in the morning to watch the game if it meant it could be scheduled more for the convenience of the troops.

Grrr.
 
cancontent said:
Interesting, as I usually hear the opposite where I live in Canada. There are those who believe that DST doesn't offer any benefits contrary to the theory that is benefits farmers.

FYI - you wouldn't be a fan of the province of Saskatchewan. They do not follow Daylight Savings Time, which is interesting because they're in the middle of the country and primarily known for agriculture.
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And don’t forget Newfoundland with its 1/2 time zone differential!

Was there last week - really beautiful countryside.
 
Bummer, but I just hope the game gets played. That seems to be the case which is good.
 
Hmmmm.....the US Naval Base in Washington, DC?? I wonder what that refers to?

The Washington Navy Yard does not have a basketball court, so it can't be there. Naval Support Activity Bethesda has an indoor court in their MWR Fitness Center with very limited sideline space. Joint Base Anacostia-Boling across the river has an indoor basketball court in their MWR Fitness Center, as does Joint Base Andrews on the outskirts of DC, but both are tiny - think YMCA gym courts with no seating. Joint Base Ft. Myers - Henderson Hall supporting Arlington Cemetery has a new renovated basketball court in their Fitness Center that just opened two months ago - no idea about that.

Marine Corps Base Quantico - 25 miles to the south has a basketball court in their Fitness Center with pullout bleachers - think small HS gym seating.

They should move the game to Naples, Italy and hold it at the DoDEA high school on the Naval Support Site. The entire Support Site (except the hospital) is owned and maintained by the Italians through a Status of Forces Agreement, so lease costs accrue and life goes on regardless of any government shutdown. I believe the same is true at Aviano Air Force Base and Vicenza Army Base, both in northern Italy.

No insight to the arrangements with the Germans for Ramstein. 😕
 
YKCornelius said:
Hmmmm.....the US Naval Base in Washington, DC?? I wonder what that refers to?

The Washington Navy Yard does not have a basketball court, so it can't be there. Naval Support Activity Bethesda has an indoor court in their MWR Fitness Center with very limited sideline space. Joint Base Anacostia-Boling across the river has an indoor basketball court in their MWR Fitness Center, as does Joint Base Andrews on the outskirts of DC, but both are tiny - think YMCA gym courts with no seating. Joint Base Ft. Myers - Henderson Hall supporting Arlington Cemetery has a new renovated basketball court in their Fitness Center that just opened two months ago - no idea about that.

Marine Corps Base Quantico - 25 miles to the south has a basketball court in their Fitness Center with pullout bleachers - think small HS gym seating.

They should move the game to Naples, Italy and hold it at the DoDEA high school on the Naval Support Site. The entire Support Site (except the hospital) is owned and maintained by the Italians through a Status of Forces Agreement, so lease costs accrue and life goes on regardless of any government shutdown. I believe the same is true at Aviano Air Force Base and Vicenza Army Base, both in northern Italy.

No insight to the arrangements with the Germans for Ramstein. 😕
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The CareFirst arena, where the Washington Mystics play, is about 1 mile from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, wonder if that's an option to allow for more military personnel to watch in person if it is moved to DC, rather than have the game in a very small gym/fitness center. I know that arena is not on a base specifically, but it might be a good back up option if its available.
 
I hope it is played in DC. I don't like those long overseas trips. Especially the way things have been going this past year. But I am one of those people who are afraid to fly anywhere.
 
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