I way disagree with you on the kids being just as excited to go to the Oregon course..god knows what, mud, water or hey the glaciers are melting right. Many kids all over the country will never get a trip to San Diego..in their life.
Without a doubt kids would want to go to San Diego..NO CONTEST! However, maybe I am ignorant on NTN and an individual championship even possibly being held at Balboa. And who knows maybe Footlocker said bite us.