Support for the Hoop Troop

[Tech78]

La Tech Men's and Women's basketball programs are making a serious run for the WAC regular season titles this year and both will be contending for the WAC tournament championships which bring an automatic bid to the NCAA tournaments.

What does that have to do with the Hoop Troop and cheerleaders??? I am asking you to consider making a donation of any amount to see that they are in Reno for the tournament. Pep bands and cheer squads impact the game and help the team get fired up and motivated. Needless to say that our Tech teams deserve and can use some support when playing in an arena with a very small number of Tech fans in front of a crowd of 10,000 plus.

Most of the WAC programs have cut back on sending bands, etc. the past few tournaments due to expenses, which generally makes good sense. However, this year Tech has a shot at the championships for both MBB and WBB so the expense is justifiable this year - IMO.

The donation / pledge is needed immediately so that arrangements can be made once the money is raised. Approx. $15k - $20k is needed for expenses for 31 band members and cheerleaders to be in Reno from Wed - Sun. My check for $1k is in the mail today - please join me and others in supporting this worthy project.

Make a donation/gift or pledge to Louisiana Tech Athletics and note that it is for "Sending the Hoop Troop to the WAC Tournament".

Primary Contact: Adam McGuirt
Director of LTAC
P.O. Box 3183
Ruston, LA 71272
Phone: 318.255.7950
adam@latechalumni.org

[ITdrummer]

La Tech Men's and Women's basketball programs are making a serious run for the WAC regular season titles this year and both will be contending for the WAC tournament championships which bring an automatic bid to the NCAA tournaments.

What does that have to do with the Hoop Troop and cheerleaders??? I am asking you to consider making a donation of any amount to see that they are in Reno for the tournament. Pep bands and cheer squads impact the game and help the team get fired up and motivated. Needless to say that our Tech teams deserve and can use some support when playing in an arena with a very small number of Tech fans in front of a crowd of 10,000 plus.

Most of the WAC programs have cut back on sending bands, etc. the past few tournaments due to expenses, which generally makes good sense. However, this year Tech has a shot at the championships for both MBB and WBB so the expense is justifiable this year - IMO.

The donation / pledge is needed immediately so that arrangements can be made once the money is raised. Approx. $15k - $20k is needed. My check for $1k is in the mail today - please join me and others in supporting this worthy project.

Make a donation/gift or pledge to Louisiana Tech Athletics and note that it is for "Sending the Hoop Troop to the WAC Tournament".

Primary Contact: Adam McGuirt
Director of LTAC
P.O. Box 3183
Ruston, LA 71272
Phone: 318.255.7950
adam@latechalumni.org

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[HoDo-Tech70]

I'm in. I'll call Adam late this afternoon. Having the support team there could improve chances of winning in Reno. It also makes the games more fun.

Does the NCAA provide transportation expenses for the band and cheerleaders of teams in the NCAA tournament?

[ITdrummer]

I'm in. I'll call Adam late this afternoon. Having the support team there could improve chances of winning in Reno. It also makes the games more fun.

Does the NCAA provide transportation expenses for the band and cheerleaders of teams in the NCAA tournament?

In the past, for the NCAA tourny, the NCAA pays for travel and housing for the trip.
The Conference tourny is funded by the band. That's why they never go to the WAC tournament.

[qng001]

I was in the HT in 99-03. We were able to bus to the conference tournaments. I know it's been harder on their pocket book with conf tourneys being out west.

LA Tech MBB Conference Tournament
1999-00 Sunbelt - Little Rock, AR
2000-01 Sunbelt - Mobile, AL
2001-02 WAC - Tulsa, OK
2002-03 WAC - Tulsa, OK
2003-04 WAC - Fresno, CA
2004-05 WAC - Reno, NV
2005-06 WAC - Reno, NV
2006-07 WAC - Las Cruces, NV
2007-08 WAC - Las Cruces, NV
2008-09 WAC - Reno, NV
2009-10 WAC - Reno, NV

[ITdrummer]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200.../65things0310/

This was an article from 2005. Check out #30

[HoDo-Tech70]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200.../65things0310/

This was an article from 2005. Check out #30

I know the other fans from other WAC schools think the Hoop Troop is the best. Those fans tell me how they miss them.

It's great being at the WAC tournament, but it's just not quite the same without hearing the familiar sounds of the Hoop Troop.