Hi everyone, this is a post I did this morning answering a few questions, just added a bit more this afternoon.
First of all, the advertised prizefund is based on 200 attempts, however we will still be going ahead with the final and paying out whatever comes in as per flyer.
Let me say a few things about this tournament.
When I put together this format, I tried hard to satisfy many areas.
1. Reduced the entry fee to make it affordable.
2. Gave you a chance to retry qualifying if you missed out the first time, which you don't get a chance in other regular tournaments.
3. Gave the opportunity for bowlers above a 180 average to have a go and put together 5 good games.
4. I figured with so many high games being bowled throughout Melbourne and Victoria at the moment, that there would be an abundance of high average bowlers looking for a place to showcase their skills!!
5. I gave everyone below a 189 average that can verify their average an extra 8 pins per game start.
6. I created a format which would depend on the support of the bowlers themselves, rather than expecting a good natured sponsor to outlay a few thousand dollars to help out bowlers that probably would not support them or their business.
7. Whilst I cannot do much about lane conditions, most of you bowl on drier conditions anyway most of the time.
I could go on and on, but to be blunt, this tournament is for you, and we couldn't have made it easier for you.
Poor Lance is busting himself trying to get support as is a few others that post as well.
As I have already mentioned to Lance, maybe all we need is for a few serious bowlers to get together once a month, put up some money and bowl pot games, then go and have a BBQ somewhere.
I hope this tournament gets some support, and I will be there to greet the successful ones on Sunday at 9.00 sharp for check-in.
Regards,
Patrick Birtig