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probably those bringing games etc.
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New UK pinball event - Daventry August 25th & 26th 2018
- Thread starter Big Phil
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I doubt it. All depends how setup goes in readiness for the Friday evening session.
UK open and classics prizes now announced...
Prizes: Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded to the top four players in each tournament, with cash prizes for everyone down to 16th place. Anyone who makes it to the last 16 in either tournament will win their £15 entry fee back. For every round survived up to the final, the cash prize will double. So, the last 8 will all win £30 each. Get to the last 4 and double it to £60. Get third place and double that again to £120. For the final two, the winner receives a £300 cash prize, and second place receives £200. That makes a total prize package of over £1,800 - our biggest payout ever, with the most places paid.
Prizes: Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded to the top four players in each tournament, with cash prizes for everyone down to 16th place. Anyone who makes it to the last 16 in either tournament will win their £15 entry fee back. For every round survived up to the final, the cash prize will double. So, the last 8 will all win £30 each. Get to the last 4 and double it to £60. Get third place and double that again to £120. For the final two, the winner receives a £300 cash prize, and second place receives £200. That makes a total prize package of over £1,800 - our biggest payout ever, with the most places paid.
I don't get this then, you're saying there's a last 16, the site says this:
The four players with the most wins will qualify for Sunday's play-offs (for each session). Wouldn't that make it a last 8?
The four players with the most wins will qualify for Sunday's play-offs (for each session). Wouldn't that make it a last 8?
I assumed Pete meant 4 from every group of 10....is that right?
There's 8 groups of 10 in total so that would leave 32
That's what I was assuming, 80 on Saturday down to 32 on Sunday then ever downwards....I'm sure Peter will chirp in shortly with the actual facts
Yes, top 4 from each group of ten. Means 32 will qualify for Sunday. A win in the first round of the ko will put you in the last 16. Except I don't think we've taken into account the impact of the loser bracket so might have to rethink the wording a little.
So is it esentially a double elimination knockout stage?
Thanks
I booked a twin room this morning no problem
Was talking with a Danielle Lawrence in reservations
Was talking with a Danielle Lawrence in reservations
Thanks, was that for the Saturday night?
It sounded like it had just been put through to an overseas call centre rather than directly to the hotel.
I originally called them yesterday but was told the resevations girls where all off due to unavoidable circumstances.
They offered to take my details and get them to give me a call but i said i would just ring back when i was free.
Rang today, hit 1 then 2 in the automated menu and got through and booked no problem, maybe Danielle is on a half day or something, it did sound like they were short staffed going on my call yesterday. It was a bloke called Ben yesterday
Did you ring the number on the website ok? 01327 307000 although i think that the general number for the Mercure anyhow
oh and it was for Friday and Saturday nights, was asked if i wanted a twin or a double so i assumed there were still both available
They offered to take my details and get them to give me a call but i said i would just ring back when i was free.
Rang today, hit 1 then 2 in the automated menu and got through and booked no problem, maybe Danielle is on a half day or something, it did sound like they were short staffed going on my call yesterday. It was a bloke called Ben yesterday
Did you ring the number on the website ok? 01327 307000 although i think that the general number for the Mercure anyhow
oh and it was for Friday and Saturday nights, was asked if i wanted a twin or a double so i assumed there were still both available
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You have to speak direct to the hotel reservations. If you get the central booking team, you'll not get one. I guess if their lines are busy, you'll get the central booking team.
Got straight through to the hotel this time and all sorted, thanks
Just 1 place remaining in the UK open and 11 places remaining in the UK classics.
http://tournaments.pinballnews.com/
http://tournaments.pinballnews.com/
I forgot to say that a waiting list has been started for the UK open.
http://tournaments.pinballnews.com/
http://tournaments.pinballnews.com/
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Fantastic! I’m glad I got in to take the customary last position
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OK people, for this to be a success, I really need your help spreading the word. If you haven't already liked the social feeds, please do. Try and share some posts. Especially the exclusives like Thunderbirds, Kill Bill, TNA, Houdini, Iron Maiden. And here's why.
I'm putting on this event as cheap and as fair as possible for you all.
It's been run as an event put on by an enthusiast, not an event run as a business.
You've got a cracking rate for hotel rooms and beer in the main hall.
You have two European pinball exclsuives.
Must sell more tickets. I need to at least break even
I'm putting on this event as cheap and as fair as possible for you all.
It's been run as an event put on by an enthusiast, not an event run as a business.
You've got a cracking rate for hotel rooms and beer in the main hall.
You have two European pinball exclsuives.
Must sell more tickets. I need to at least break even
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ill plug it this weekend at our league meet.
Use it or lose it peeps
OK people, for this to be a success, I really need your help spreading the word. If you haven't already liked the social feeds, please do. Try and share some posts. Especially the exclusives like Thunderbirds, Kill Bill, TNA, Houdini, Iron Maiden. And here's why.
I'm putting on this event as cheap and as fair as possible for you all.
It's been run as an event put on by an enthusiast, not an event run as a business.
You've got a cracking rate for hotel rooms and beer in the main hall.
You have two European pinball exclsuives.
Must sell more tickets. I need to at least break even
When we did the South Coast Slams (RIP ) we listed on Ebay.....we did sell some tickets , but it was primarily to advertise it. I'm not sure what their current policy is on events listing but might be worth considering.
We also hammered Gumtree with adverts.
Again so gutted it falls in august 
as I'm always out of the country
as I'm always out of the country
Mercifull
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I shall be sailing the Med on a cruise ship. Have a good time