The University of Warwick Table Football Society (WTF), in association with the Holywell Pub and its new players, are proud to present:
The 1st Holywell Open
Garlando Foosball Tournament
*Held on 9 World Championship Garlando Foosball Tables*
When: Saturday 3rd November 2007
Where: The Holywell
The Holywell
London Road
Hinckley
Leicestershire
LE10 1HL
Events schedule:
Friday 2nd:
19.00 - U18 Doubles/Singles
20.00 - Super Melée
Saturday 3rd:
11.00 - Open Singles
11.30 - Open Doubles
13.00 - Novice Doubles
14.00 - No-Pro Doubles
15.30 - Women's Singles
Formats (to be confirmed):
OS/OD: WB 7.3 LB 5.3
NPD: Swiss: 7.1 (at least 5 rounds); SE: 9.1
ND: Groups 7.1; SE 9.1
WS: WB 9.1 LB 9.1
[DE = double elimination (need to lose twice); SE = single elimination; WB = winner's bracket; LB = loser's bracket. Notation: e.g 7.3 = first to 7 points best of 3 games]
No-Pro Doubles allows Semi-Pros, Amateurs and Novices to compete together in a Swiss competition with many rounds and plenty of games. The top x number of teams will go into the main SE competition.
This is a BFA Ranking tournament: for those chasing precious POY points make sure you attend!
Entry fees & Package deals:
Package Deals:
Pro-Master (OD, OS) - £25 (women £30)
Pro (OD, OS) - £20 (women £25)
Semi-Pro (OD, OS, NPD) - £18 (women £20)
Amateur (OD, OS, NPD) - £15 (women £17)
Novice (OD, OS, NPD, ND) - £12 (women £13)
Entry Fees Per Event:
OS/OD - PM £15; P £12; SP £8; A £6; N £4
NPD - SP £7; A £5; N £3
ND - N £3
WS - PM £11; P £8; SP £6; A £5; N £3
Table fee: £5 for everyone, £0 for first-time tournament players!
All tables will be set to FREE PLAY
There is NO restriction on entry numbers for any events.
ITSF Rules of play will apply.
The organisers reserve the right to alter the programme to ensure the smooth running of the event.
- Overseas players not ranked in Garlando or ITSF competitions will be provisionally ranked as semi-pro, USTSA/EuroTornado Pro-Master, P4P Master/Elite or International Garlando Semi-Pro = Pro
- Players will be treated as having their highest rank based on BFA Garlando or International Garlando or ITSF points lists
(ITSF total points - SP 50-99pts, Pro 100-199pts, PM 200+pts - IGR points SP 100-499, Pro 500-999, PM 1000+)
- Womens singles is included in packages for women
- The prize fund may vary according to turnout
- Any event with fewer than 3x competitors or teams will be cancelled.
- The promoter reserves the right to refuse entry
- All prize money must be collected on the day
- No refunds will be given on package deals
- All players must agree to abide by the BFA code of conduct and teams will face disqualification for violent or abusive conduct.
This tournament is only 45 minutes down the road from campus, and it's being organised by us. That's right - despite the trials and tribulations of the bar renovation, we're STILL the only people holding regular Garlando tournaments.
There's a ton of reasons you should go to this tournament.
Firstly, it's cheap. We're minibus-ing it there and back to avoid accommodation costs, there's NO TABLE FEE for first-time tournament goers, and entry is only £12 or £13 for novices.
Secondly, it's novice-friendly. With four events for novices, you're only paying £3 per event - even less if you're lucky enough to be female. Also, the Swiss format in NPD means you're guaranteed to get loads of games no matter whether you win or lose them.
Most importantly, it's great fun - in the past, going anywhere in a minibus has resulted in plenty of banter and misbehaviour (especially where Dan is involved). Then once you're actually there, you get to enjoy the food and drink, laugh at me when I lose to Louise Brice, watch Tommy B come second in the open events - on top of actually playing foosball yourself.
Pre-registration for the Holywell Open is available right now, at this address:
http://britfoos.com/Events/UKDiary07/Holywell_Open/
Grab yourself a partner and pre-reg right away so we know you're coming.
If you need a partner, have any questions, want to start banter with other society members etc, post in this thread.
