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powderjunkie · 08-20-2018, 05:17 PM

In terms of construction cost (very specialized venues) to overall benefit (TV viewership + ticket revenue + historical value), I'd think the worst events are:

Ski Jumping
Sliding
Long Track Speed Skating
Nordic/Biathlon

Pretty much everything else only needs an arena capable of holding ice or any ski resort (Downhill and Super G of course requiring a big ski resort) - both of which are pretty reasonable to expect pre-existing in any jurisdiction considering the winter olympics.

Tossing bleachers and curling sheets into any large building isn't even that expensive (though an arena is easier).

'88 has 46 events compared to 102 this year. All 4 of the costly events above were around in '88 , so at least it could be argued that new events aren't quite as demanding for specialized venues.

08-20-2018, 05:17 PM	#581
powderjunkie Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2011 Exp:	In terms of construction cost (very specialized venues) to overall benefit (TV viewership + ticket revenue + historical value), I'd think the worst events are: Ski Jumping Sliding Long Track Speed Skating Nordic/Biathlon Pretty much everything else only needs an arena capable of holding ice or any ski resort (Downhill and Super G of course requiring a big ski resort) - both of which are pretty reasonable to expect pre-existing in any jurisdiction considering the winter olympics. Tossing bleachers and curling sheets into any large building isn't even that expensive (though an arena is easier). '88 has 46 events compared to 102 this year. All 4 of the costly events above were around in '88 , so at least it could be argued that new events aren't quite as demanding for specialized venues.