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Don
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| Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 8:10 am Post subject: Main Tournament |
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So what's the deal with this tournament, are you saying anyone from any division can enter so long as they have played three times in the summer?
If so, I think you're going to have a massive entry especially with all those egos from the top divisions. Mind you, I think a few of us guys will take a few of those guys out.
Also, the prize money was great for the B tournament, without being cheeky is there anything up for grabs in this one? |
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paul
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| Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 8:19 am Post subject: |
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Yup, I've seen some of those so called top players and they aint that good. I'd reckon a dark horse will emerge the champ of this one. Besides, we're the ones with the experience of tournaments recently, and we know the scoring system. He he. |
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P.C.
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| Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 8:44 am Post subject: |
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I had so many players at the "B" Tournament asking if they could go in the "A". We couldn't see any reason why not.
The Competition is now known as the Priory Individual Closed Tournament with the "A" having been dropped for obvious reasons.
As regards a big entry, the closing date is this Saturday September 23. I've had a lot of verbal entries but very few paid so far. You're only in it once you've paid.
Prize money etc. will almost certainly at least match that of the "B" Tournament. |
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paul
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| Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 8:53 am Post subject: |
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Why such an early closing date, the tournament isn't till the 7th Oct! |
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Jester
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| Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 9:01 am Post subject: |
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Yikes!!! I better get the form in, can I drop it into Mr. Barrett please, I'm only round the corner.
What is the maximum entry you'll accept? |
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Don
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| Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 9:18 am Post subject: |
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Lovely, I need a new racket and could do with a bit of cash. Perhaps the plate beckons for me.
How many of your Division 1 & 2 blokes will actually go in for it? |
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P.C.
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| Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 10:21 am Post subject: |
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The closing date isn't particularly early (2 weeks before) considering the entry forms were sent out to the captains 3 weeks ago.
We need to know roughly how many people will enter so as to book the appropriate amount of courts in advance. Bexley won't be as flexible as Biggin Hill were.
The closer to the tournament you make the cut off date, the later the entries will be received and we don't want to have to work out the running schedule at the last minute.
The way people are talking, it looks like the entry will be around 50. I think that would be more than enough.
Anyone who attended the "B" Tournament will know that 30/32 was a decent amount and seemed to work well. |
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stella
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| Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 11:19 am Post subject: |
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I hope all the big boys enter. |
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On the fence
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| Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 12:42 pm Post subject: |
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Stells, have you ever thought of running a tournament and would you only want the big boys entering yours?
Would you set a limit on the entry size?
If I ran one I don't think the size would matter too much, as long as it was enjoyable. |
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stella
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| Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 12:49 pm Post subject: |
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only jolly john can enter |
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On the fence
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| Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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So you wouldn't want a lot of entries or would you simply spread them over a period of time? |
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Old Man
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| Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 1:03 pm Post subject: |
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I love the fact that the first thing that people ask is "what is the prize money?"
Would it make any difference to the result or entry list if there was no money offered? |
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P.C.
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| Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 1:13 pm Post subject: |
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Good point no. 5.
In all honesty, though, I don't believe that many of the "B" Tournament players gave it a second thought.
The main winner, Lee Greenwood, was genuinely surprised at his prize as were the other recipients of trophies etc.
Hopefully, to quote an old cliche, "it's not the winning, it's the taking part that counts". |
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Old Man
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| Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 1:20 pm Post subject: |
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Exactly!
How much for winning then? |
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ML
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| Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 1:59 pm Post subject: |
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You won't need to worry about that Mark becasue it won't be you.. or me for that matter.. |
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ML
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| Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 2:02 pm Post subject: |
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No.5, who do you think will emerge the victor. for arguments sake, let's say all the regular players go in for it. |
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Old Man
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| Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 2:17 pm Post subject: |
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Currently I couldn't beat an egg as I am injured.
The people I would consider to be the top seeds would be David, Steven and Toby (If he has played three games)
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No.5 (unbeaten in summer priory at no.1) lol |
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Old Man
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| Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 2:20 pm Post subject: |
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oh, and Tim Garner of course! |
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ML
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| Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 2:28 pm Post subject: |
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Did Tim play 3 games in the Summer? Gary?
I presume you mean (and for the benefit of everyone else) Park Langley's Dave Harris, again PL's Steve London, and Biggin Hill's very own Toby Mortimer.
What about Sam Stabler, Louis Ryall and Mo Soliman? Can you think of anyone else (without being rude to those I've missed out?) |
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P.C.
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| Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 3:30 pm Post subject: |
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You only ever want me for one thing don't you ML. Statistics, statistics, statistics. Oh okay, three things.
Tim Garner played six times in the summer Priory. |
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ML
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| Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 3:36 pm Post subject: |
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Well Gary you are the man in the know!
And damn, Tim would be eligible. Shhhhhhhh everyone, let's keep this tournament under wraps.  |
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P.C.
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| Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 3:45 pm Post subject: |
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With so very few entries so far, I don't care if it's Tim Garner or Tiny Tim entering. Come on everybody, GET THOSE ENTRIES IN. 
Closing date September 23. |
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Old Man
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| Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 5:06 pm Post subject: |
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I bet Mark Lennox was the first! ha ha ha
I know there will be a large Bexley contingent entering on friday. |
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Jolly John
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| Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 5:43 pm Post subject: |
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Who is this large Bexley? Is there no weight limit?
ML may be too busy or too tired from training to fill out the form.
TG was playing golf on Sunday down our way. May have given up squash for now. |
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ML
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| Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 8:20 am Post subject: |
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Well No.5, my entry was early but not as early as John Lane (Laney), Richard Kimpton, and a number of others, as I found out last night.
Gary you should receive the rest of the Biggin Hill entries today/tomorrow.. |
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Old Man
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| Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 9:18 am Post subject: |
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I'm surprised you didn't enter the B grade, I know how you like to drop down a grade for glory! |
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ML
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| Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 9:23 am Post subject: |
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Fair one. I should have gone into the A, thrown my first match and then gone on to win the plate. A bit catty I know.  |
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P.C.
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| Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 11:04 am Post subject: |
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Jolly John, are you and any of your team going to enter? |
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Jolly John
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| Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 11:48 am Post subject: |
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Only one, I believe. Cash-strapped Chris Sayer is probably saving up. The rest are waiting for the Over 55s tournament (when?). |
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stella
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| Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 4:29 pm Post subject: |
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Shame, i was hoping to meet you at last jolly and see if all the talk was true? |
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On the fence
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| Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 4:35 pm Post subject: |
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Stells, why don't we go up to Knole Park one evening soon. I've heard you can often see Jolly John mingling with the deer on the golf course. |
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| Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 10:14 pm Post subject: |
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If there are not a mass of entries within the next 2 days, the Tournament will be a very short affair. |
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P.C.
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| Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2006 2:03 pm Post subject: |
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Today (Saturday September 23) was the closing date for entries.
Although I've received 27 entries, not all have paid. Non-payment does not guarantee a place in the Tournament. No pay, no play.
NO PAYMENTS WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE DAY.
It's a shame so very few of the "B" Tournament players have entered this Competition considering the enthusiasm shown over last weekend. |
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ML
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| Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2006 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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Has gordon McManus entered? If not, I need to give him a chase. |
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P.C.
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| Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2006 4:37 pm Post subject: |
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Yes he has. All paid up.
My Chat Room trouble has returned. |
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| Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2006 8:21 pm Post subject: |
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Rumour has it, A division 2 player will win the tournament.. that is if the Priory Committee don't mess up the seedings. |
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P.C.
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| Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 7:51 am Post subject: |
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If you're so sure this division 2 player will win, what difference would the seedings make? |
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| Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 10:50 am Post subject: |
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If you have what is in effect the semil final in the 2nd round, and then the effctive final in the quarter final, this could affect the overall result. You would agree that seedings are there to ensure matches become increasingly harder?
This does make a difference, trust me, I have played on the pro tour. |
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P.C.
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| Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 11:18 am Post subject: |
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Of course I understand why there is a seeding system. I hope you can appreciate that doing the seeding is quite difficult and not everyone will agree with the outcome.
I shall be asking various people, who play in the higher divisions, of their opinions.
I have no intention of "messing it up" as you seem to fear. |
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Apologies PC for the way that came across, it wasn't meant to insinuate you would mess it up. From what I've hear about your tournament organization, it's very good.
I think Dave Harris will win it if he doesn't meet a top level player in the early rounds. Not to say he will lose early, but more to say it will be harder for him to beat the players if he's had consecutive monster matches. |
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ML
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| Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 3:18 pm Post subject: |
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Gossip, you have played on the pro circuit? Care to identify yourself? |
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Old Man
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| Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 10:19 am Post subject: |
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so how many entries did the Priory tournament get in the end, when will we see the draw? |
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P.C.
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| Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 11:23 am Post subject: |
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28 entries not all paid. |
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Old Man
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| Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 12:16 pm Post subject: |
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care to list them?
you know how we all like to analyse and make predictions.
I thought there would be more entries though....... |
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ML
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| Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 12:27 pm Post subject: |
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Just spoken to Simon wanford and he'll be getting his form and money in the post tonight, I take it we want to get this up to 32 players?
And yes, would love to see who's in it so far.
I believe the following are definite:
Matt Badger
Clive London
Mark Lennox
Gordon McManus
John Lane
Mark Steedon (judging from your interest)
Ash Taleb
Simon Wanford (when entry in) |
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Jolly John
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| Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 12:33 pm Post subject: |
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Had you thought about offering the 'new signings' an exemption from the qualifying criteria? One way for ML to get a look at them before the season (so he knows what strength team to field).
Presumably the Bexley boys will be favourites for this home game and seeding will reflect? |
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stella
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| Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 1:07 pm Post subject: |
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Dont forget me everyone i will be entering today. |
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ML
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| Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 2:36 pm Post subject: |
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JJ, that's not a bad shout actually. That means the teams from T Wells and any brand new signings (from bexley especially) will be eligible. Would make the numbers if we're short. |
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| Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 3:12 pm Post subject: |
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Forgive me for reminding you all, but the qualification criteria for this Tournament has already been set.  |
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| Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 3:22 pm Post subject: |
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I believe that there are legal precedents for this. e.g. Moving entry deadlines; Allowing Div 3/4/5 players into the 'A' (sorry, 'Main') tournament.
Could they not go on the 'Cancellations List'? |
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stella
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| Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 4:02 pm Post subject: |
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Can the committee confirm my entry fax for the comp, as i am concerned with the latest comments by others. |
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ML
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| Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 5:35 pm Post subject: |
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No.5 are any of your other Bexley boys in the tournament? |
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Old Man
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| Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 1:52 pm Post subject: |
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I believe that myself, captain Slack, Rob the slim and Scot the Lob/Drop/Boast expert have entered |
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stella
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How is your hand now MR GOSSIP? |
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