This Saturday, November 19th, is the End-of-Season Money Singles Tournament. All those who have competed in 5 separate matches and are also willing to hand over 10,000won of their hard earned cash can compete. The field will be split into Upper and Lower Brackets and the tournament will be held at Dolce Vita, Shenanigans, Bulldog and Scrooge Pub. To enter, simply sign up at Dolce Vita from 3-3:45pm and we'll let you know your first round opponent and venue soon after that.
Date: Saturday, November 19th
Sign Up: At Dolce Vita between 3-3:45pm
Play: From 4pm
Brackets: Upper Bracket at Shenanigans and Dolce Vita, Lower Bracket at Scrooge and Bulldog
Prize Money:
1st Place - 250,000won
2nd Place - 200,000won
3rd Place - 150,000won
4th Place - 100,000won
5th-8th Place - 40,000won
Last Saturday was our end of season doubles trophy tournament and saw Sam Sheer and Nick Bruneau spectacularly blow their first game and then simply sweep all before them in the loser's bracket and thus proving they are not losers after all. Many thanks to all those who helped with the running of things (Ronan, Lenny, Greg etc.) and a special mention to all those who had to cope with the slope at B & B.
See you this Saturday!
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On Saturday, October 22nd we will have our second charity tournament of this season. This one is supporting LIV Village project in South Africa and offers much needed housing and stability to orphans near Durban. Korean students are planning to volunteer out there next year and take contributions from the peninsula, and hopefully spread some joy and care. To find out more about the project please visit www.liv-village.com
In order to raise money we will be holding a raffle (50% of the takings being the top prize), a Calcutta Auction, an entrance fee for the tournament and fines for ridiculous shots. Cash prizes will be given to the winners and the prizes in the raffle will be worth winning. Please come and join us on the day or, if you cannot attend, you can purchase raffle tickets in advance.
Date: Saturday, October 22nd
Sign Up: 3-3:45pm
Start: 4pm
Venue: Scrooge Pub
Our last charity tournament was splendidly attended and we managed to raise around 2.6 million won for Jon Bell. Many thanks to all those helped on the day or in the lead up to the tournament. The contributions were very generous and a wonderful day was had by all. We are part of a great little community. Thank you again.
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This Saturday sees our End of Season Doubles Tournament at Bull & Barrel and JR BBQ. Players will be randomly partnered to make sure teams are evenly matched on the day and all you have to do to join the fun is to turn up between 3pm and 3:45pm and register your intention to play. You do also have to meet our strict qualification standards (played in 5 separate matches), then you'll be deemed a solid chap or chappess and be fit to play.
Date: Saturday November 12th
Sign Up: At Bull & Barrel 3-3:45pm
Entry: Free to all who have played in 5 separate matches
Rewards: Trophies given to the top 3 placings
With only 3 matches of the regular season left I believe it is high time for another review. This is the business end of the season and teams should be trying to position themselves for a decent crack at the playoffs and trying to win their division, (or not, depending on the team).
Championship A:
It does look increasingly likely that Smokin' Aces will take top spot although a catastrophic collapse could open the door for Boomtown Rats, Dark Horses or Angry Birds. The match of the day this week will be between the Rats and and the Horses. Which horse would you back in the rat race? (Let's pretend I didn't make that dreadful pun and move on). The Angry Birds are currently the team on fire and had they begun the season this way they may well have taken the title. Wonkies seem to have worked out how to guarantee a home play off match by holding steady in 5th. The real enigma of this division are the Dic-Taters. Since last time they have Boomtowned the Rats and Darkened the Horses but also been well and truly Shenaniganed and shown to be fit to miss against the Misfits.
Championship B:
Zzyzx have proved themselves human after all by finally losing a game, although it was only 8-7 to the rather dangerous Dark Horses. 8 Ball Land have come from the abyss of not having a team in the first two weeks to jump up to 2nd. Quite an achievement from Doo Mann and the boys. Bombadeers, Green Light and King Pub are also chasing a top 4 finish, which should ensure healthy competition till the end of the season. (I wonder if we should let them know that 5th place will get a bye?). The Pain have had a lot of punishment this season but the real Scandal is why Fat Albert's are still in the division (sorry boys).
Championship C:
The Runners have the best record of any team this season and have simply waltzed through this division. They could, if they so desired, just forfeit their Wednesdays from now on and still take the title. The biggest upset of the season, in statistical terms, came a few weeks back when Pheasants downed Super Power and gained 137 team ranking points in the ratings division (does anyone else look at that besides me?). To be honest the teams in Championship C are pretty much locked in those positions and are as unlikely to move or change as a Frenchman who lives next door to a brothel.
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As most of you now know, Jon Bell had a rather nasty accident a few weeks back and faces the prospect on ongoing surgical procedures to, hopefully, restore his eyesight to full capacity. This Saturday we will have a special tournament and all players are welcome to participate with the aim of raising as much money as possible to help Jon.
The Details:
Day: Saturday, October 1st
Venue: Shenanigans (and possibly Scrooge Pub)
Sign-ups: 3-3:45pm
Start: 4pm
Entry fee will be 10,000won with a 5,000won buy back in for the losers' bracket. There will be cash prizes for the winners on the day. We will run a Calcutta Auction, have a raffle and we will be charging people even more money for incompetent play. If you would like to buy raffle tickets (top prize will be a cue, very kindly donated by Paul Riddle) in advance or donate some prizes please contact Ronan, Willy (at Shenanigans) or my myself before Saturday. A few of us will go around with raffle tickets tomorrow night so you can buy directly from us.
Hope to see many of you there.
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