London Open 2010

hmm... more time better tourney, more notice, better teams, better local support, more time to find an awesome space.

and there will be the bff.

So we're basically not rising to the challenge? Hmpf.

It doesn't have to be the best or biggest tourney ever. Just a good one.

I don't think any of the N American teams will have booked their flights yet. So as long as we decide and let people know within a couple of weeks, I don't think the notice period will matter.

We could hold it at Newington. Booking cost is between £0 - £500 /day, depending on various factors.

There will be 27 N American teams coming to Europe in August. We won't get that next year. It seems a shame to waste this years opportunity.

If people are scared of setting up a dissapointing precedent for next year then don't set them up as the same thing.

"we're"... is just me.

No it isn't.

gash

As long as we're not treading on anyone else's toes (the London BFF, Munich etc), I think we should organise a 'proper' tournament this year.

Tournaments are fun.

angie will send the info about the open weeks in munich this very day

sounds like a poll?

(i had a rocket salad, tomatoes and mozzarella, bread and a smoothie... just thought id let you know bill.)

weekend after Berlin will be ACE!

POLO!!!!!

Riding freewheel may have side effects.

weekend after Berlin will be ACE!

POLO!!!!!

+1

...I think we should organise a 'proper' tournament this year.

Tournaments are fun.

+1

more tournaments in london would be awesome. Don't wait a year to make it the best. You just make them better when you follow up year after year. I think its a great idea. The east festival was great to watch and new people will get interested which is all good.

Yes do it this year!! FYI most N Americans I've spoke to ar considering flying to London first. PRE party!

sounds like a poll?

(i had a rocket salad, tomatoes and mozzarella, bread and a smoothie... just thought id let you know bill.)

I had a burrito.

And then a quesadilla.

And then a bar of chocolate.

Don't tell Anna, tho.

I just heard from Angie in Munich. They are NOT hosting a tournament, they are just inviting people for throw-ins before and after the Worlds.

Do it.

if the date is free from other tourneys ( Munich in this case ) then let's do it.

Also, I don't see exactly how i could be helpful on the other end of the lake, but i'd like to get involved. Online communications ? International liaisons ? Cheerleading ? - whatever .

Hi there!
Bike Polo Munich invites you to play polo before and after the WHBPC.
See the following link for more details and please fill out this survey so we can organise housing etc.
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGMxWXRhTGRRQ3VKOFhoMFpw...
Hope to see you soon!
Best,
Angie
-Bike Polo Munich-

I, personally, would rather go the week before to Munich, and play throw-ins, and do the London Open the weekend after!!

International liaisons ? Cheerleading ? - whatever .

hubba hubba! :)

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