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SkyBlueJim
Home away from home
Joined: 16-Jan-2007
Posts: 328
From: Coventry
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Posted: 2007-02-15 11:05
Just a reminder, this sunday sees the frist 9 ball tournament to be held at Coventry Hertford place rileys. Only £5 entry fee, all entries to be given out in prize fund.
The tournament starts with an initial group stage followed by a straight knockout.
12 midday start.
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BigDave
Forum User
Joined: 13-Mar-2006
Posts: 11008
From: England
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Posted: 2007-02-15 11:54
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ironarm
Just can't stay away
Joined: 22-Aug-2006
Posts: 79
From: west midlands
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Posted: 2007-02-15 14:16
im pretty sure ill be there to make the numbers up and add a bit to the winners prize fund 
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SkyBlueJim
Home away from home
Joined: 16-Jan-2007
Posts: 328
From: Coventry
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Posted: 2007-02-15 15:04
not sure about making the numbers up, after tuesday i've seen you play now remember.
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SkyBlueJim
Home away from home
Joined: 16-Jan-2007
Posts: 328
From: Coventry
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Posted: 2007-02-15 16:06
I've had a couple of emails asking questions so i thought it worth answering them on here in case anybody else has the same questions.
Dress code? There is no dress code
Parking? The club does have its on car park exclusive for users of the club, however, it is pretty small so getting a space depends a bit on luck. There are other parking areas nearby, if in doubt, please ask in the club.
Number of Entrants? This is the first time we have run a tournament like this so we can only make a guess. A monthly english pool tournament attracts between 30-40 players. I am anticipating around 40.
Payouts? Obviously the prize fund is directly linked to number of entrants, but the emphasis will be on enjoyment levels so the prize fund will be distributed as widely as possible.
Example: 40 players = £100 first prize, £50 runner up, £15 losing semi finalists, £5 losing quarter finalists.
Start time? This is on the flyer (see above magnificently posted by Big Dave!) 12 0 clock midday start.
I think this answers all the questions i have been asked so far
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SkyBlueJim
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Joined: 16-Jan-2007
Posts: 328
From: Coventry
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Posted: 2007-02-15 16:25
Forgot to mention, there will also be a raffle on the day with a first prize of an american pool cue signed by Jimmy "The Whirlwind" White 
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timsingh
Just popping in
Joined: 08-Jan-2007
Posts: 3
From: coventry
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Posted: 2007-02-16 10:59
this sounds like it could b a gud comp.
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SkyBlueJim
Home away from home
Joined: 16-Jan-2007
Posts: 328
From: Coventry
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Posted: 2007-02-16 11:39
hopefully it will be tim, its going to be well run so the rest depends on players turning up
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ironarm
Just can't stay away
Joined: 22-Aug-2006
Posts: 79
From: west midlands
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Posted: 2007-02-16 12:52
On 2007-02-16 11:39 , SkyBlueJim Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! hopefully it will be tim, its going to be well run so the rest depends on players turning up thought u were running it jamie   
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SkyBlueJim
Home away from home
Joined: 16-Jan-2007
Posts: 328
From: Coventry
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Posted: 2007-02-16 13:23
thats a bit harsh lol lets hope we get drawn in the same group and i get the chance to take revenge for that comment mr ironarm
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cueman
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Joined: 14-Mar-2006
Posts: 1423
From: Coventry
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Posted: 2007-02-16 15:11
Jamie,
Sorry I can't make this mate as I'm away the weekend. All the best with it and hope you get the turnout you'd like.
I'll definately be up for the next one!
Andy Warden
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SkyBlueJim
Home away from home
Joined: 16-Jan-2007
Posts: 328
From: Coventry
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Posted: 2007-02-19 09:13
Thanks to everybody that managed to make it yesterday, 34 entrants from as far away as kent and berkshire.
The tournament was eventually won by Ben Moore with a great comeback from 8-4 down against Tim Singh to take the final 9-8.
I will be looking at the calender this week and try to identify a date in about 6-8 weeks time to run another tournament, although i will probably increase entry from £5 to £10 to increase the prize fund.
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Apostle
Just popping in
Joined: 13-Mar-2006
Posts: 16
From: Cambridge
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Posted: 2007-02-19 09:18
Well played Ben! Nice little tournament that, good fun. Cheers for all that sorted it.
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BigDave
Forum User
Joined: 13-Mar-2006
Posts: 11008
From: England
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Posted: 2007-02-19 12:06
Lovely match report and photos by Jamie White - will be published first thing tomorrow morning! -----------------  Authorised Pro9 forum advertiser/sponsor
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SkyBlueJim
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Joined: 16-Jan-2007
Posts: 328
From: Coventry
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Posted: 2007-02-20 14:47
provisional date of March 18th for the next tournament (i think this is the only possible date to hold one in the next 3 months!). entry will be £10 though to increas prize fund and hopefully increase number of entrants. Also trying to get some money added to the prize fund but no guarantees at this stage
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Benjamin
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Joined: 29-Mar-2006
Posts: 364
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Posted: 2007-02-20 15:38
Just like to thank Jamie who organised and played in the comp, you did a really good job on both accounts, well done mate. [ This message was edited by: Benjamin on 2007-02-20 15:44 ]
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Shaggylad
Quite a regular
Joined: 17-Mar-2006
Posts: 53
From: Somewhere near Coventry
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Posted: 2007-02-20 19:44
Well Done Jamie...
I know how hard it is to organise and play! Must be the 'warm up' you had the weekend before....
Sorry I couldn't make it, promise to be at the next one.
Shaggy
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SkyBlueJim
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Joined: 16-Jan-2007
Posts: 328
From: Coventry
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Posted: 2007-02-21 09:45
It was a bit mmore difficult than i imagined shaggy to do play and organise, but thankfully matt is owed a lot of thanks from me for helping me out throughout the day, hopefully i'll have his help running the next one too
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ironarm
Just can't stay away
Joined: 22-Aug-2006
Posts: 79
From: west midlands
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Posted: 2007-02-21 09:59
it hink it wemt well fella! u and matt seemed to keep everyone happy enough i thought ill more than likly be at the next one to add some money to the prize fund so if u do need any extra help i can make a pretty good brew etc
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SkyBlueJim
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Joined: 16-Jan-2007
Posts: 328
From: Coventry
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Posted: 2007-02-21 10:40
Cheers Ben i'll bear that in mind for next time (March 18th). I'm sure i can spare a couple of seconds to show whereabouts the kettle is in the club's kitchen
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