Tourney: July 12th ONE DAY ONLY: Into The West - Westway Sports Centre, W10 5XL

As Neil said, would like to get two days of polo after booking time off/sorting travel, even that means the tournament ends up being one day and there are throwins/something else on the Sunday... While I'm here... has anyone got a sofa/floor/garden going spare Friday/Saturday before I book accommodation?

I would much prefer a one dayer, partially because it is small and perfectly formed like that, and partially because I have family in town

Hey all,

Thanks for the input on the thread, and via your PMs. Given the fact that there are probably only going to be 12 (or less) teams, and the general consensus (among Londoners primarily) is for a one-dayer, I've decided to squeeze it into one day.

The reduction of teams from 16 to 12, in two groups, means that there will be 30 group games, as opposed to 56, so even just based on numbers alone the time required to play a two group format is about half anyway. Everyone will still get 5 games of 15 minutes each, and I'm hoping for one more each, if the whipping is good. I intend to release the full schedule sometime early on Friday, so forfeits will be in force if you do not show up in time for your alloted game times.

I feel bad for the teams that are travelling - I am really sorry that this tournament has not attracted sixteen teams to complete the original format I had in mind. Given that this reduction is happening, I (subject to LHBPA approval) would like to offer you a full refund on your registration fee of £60, regardless of whether you come or not. So you can play for free, or you can get your money back. But please let me know by Wednesday 9am (that is when I am going to the bank).

The venue is still booked for the Sunday. I am going to talk to the manager tomorrow and see what the story is with possibly getting a refund for the second day, but at this late stage it is highly unlikely (so this is a hit for the LHBPA). I would hope that for any visitors that do attend on the Saturday that there will be at least throw ins, and hopefully some team games, at Westway if it is still booked, or at another court if otherwise.

If anyone would like to chat to me about this, drop me a PM with your phone number and I'll give you a call, it will be easier than sending PMs back and forth, I am on the forum less often these days.

Apologies.

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there is ONE team spot left then for anyone who wants in - please speak up quickly and get paid.

If any of the visitors decide not to come, obviously there'll be another one or two - express your interest.

And the team Fudanik need a sub as Fuschia cant make it now it's a one day only tournament.

Cam, josh, Tbd we in?

Count it.

Really looking forward to this Kev.

Team list looks fun, if anyone needs a third PM me

Cam, josh, Tbd we in?

Please organise your third team member before registering, thanks...

OP updated - please read.

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I've spoken to the guys and we're happy with the one day format. See you Saturday!

Cross Hares are still coming and keen to play some throwins on the Sunday somewhere.

Come down to Herne Hill on Sunday, it's the Velo Club de Londres track day so there'll be a coupla kegs and probably a BBQ as well...

Throw ins + Track racing spectating + BBQ + Keg = Win

Sounds pretty good!

Can also sub/be a 3rd if needed

Come down to Herne Hill on Sunday, it's the Velo Club de Londres track day so there'll be a coupla kegs and probably a BBQ as well...

Throw ins + Track racing spectating + BBQ + Keg = Win

Oooh, may ride up for this after the carboot.

Please organise your third team member before registering, thanks...

Cam, Josh, Trigger. How'd you like them apples?

Thanks Cam, paypal me.

Is anyone subbing for Fuchsia?

Get Teenslag on that team!

Come down to Herne Hill on Sunday, it's the Velo Club de Londres track day so there'll be a coupla kegs and probably a BBQ as well...

Throw ins + Track racing spectating + BBQ + Keg = Win

Will do - is the start time respectable for slackers??

I don't know what that means...

But there'll be folks there by midday I reckon... :)

I don't know what that means...
But there'll be folks there by midday I reckon... :)

Perfect - I have some aged klubbing engagement on Saturday night...

ben and antonio need a sub.

Hayden subbing

we have a 3rd now Ed moog is playing with us subbing brendan
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Here's the final team list :

1. Mondial, London (Adam, Emmet, Rupert)
   
2. Fudanik, London / Cambridge / Seattle (Hayden, Danielle, Nik)
   
3. Centaurs, London (Woody, Ben Punkture, Kevin)
   
4. Madjomy, London / Brighton (Maddie, Josie, Mya)
   
5. NoHorse, London / Sao Paulo (Ana, Ioanna, Louiza)
   
6. Westway, London / Cambridge (Victor, Phil, Mathias)
   
7. Predators, London (Antonio, Ben, Ed Moog)
   
8. CrossHares, Manchester (Andy, Neil, Joe)
   
9. LuckyStrike, Canterbury (Adam, Nick, Kristian)
   
10. HoboErotica, Canterbury (Alistair, Thom, Charlie)
    
11. Birthday, London / Birmingham / Sheffield (Matt, Kat, Dave)
    
12. ThemApples, Farnborough / Cambridge / Brighton (Cam, Josh, Jamie)
    
    

Cam Josh Jamie can you guys PLEASE pay up if you want in.

Can everyone please start sending me PMs with your ranking of the teams (apart from your own) from 1 to 11.

I'll send out a PM to all participants tonight to encourage them to do this. (Everyone can vote but there will be some mathematic wizardry involved if two or more people from the same team vote, so dont worry about it being skewed).