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The Bristol Wide Open 2005

"...It's Roland & Simonetta's Wedding Tourney !"
Latest Update : September 2005

Winner : Mochizuki Masayuki

Wide Open 2005 : Post Tournament Contents

Link : Some Photos here ! : Ian Tarr's report "That weekend" : Pro Flight results Flashnews : Feedback from John Clark : Download Report from Peter Bennet + Positions 1 2 3 4 : Mochy's homepage link (in Japanese) : Roland's BG Page !

Pre TournamentContents :

Introduction : Main features : Download Timetable : Tournament Panel : Venue : Pre-Registration : Tournament Rules : Travel Information : Accommodation & Maps : Anonymous Donations : Gammon Empire : Other Events : Wide Open Poster : List of Participants

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Pre Tournament Section

Introduction :

Roland and Simonetta, to celebrate their wedding, are proud to announce an International Backgammon Tournament to be held in their home town Bristol, South West England. This first Bristol Wide-Open will take place on the last weekend of August 2005 (Sat.27th Aug - Mon.29th Aug). The tournament is open to all local and worldwide backgammon players, though a small warm up tournament on Friday night is (regrettably) by invitation only. The main tournament has a limitation of 120 players total. On Bank Holiday Monday there will be standalone events consisting of a last chance flight and a Team event. The tournament will feature several Texas Hold 'em and Jackpot sessions.

Main features :

We are introducing new ideas and formats ( at least as far as Backgammon Tournaments go in the U.K. ) inspired by our experiences at International Backgammon tournaments. Here is a list of the main features we hope to introduce, though please note that this list is still subject to revision and modification :

Download Provisional timetable for Bristol Wide-Open 2005

Tournament Panel / Dramatis Personae :

The people involved in running this Tournament are :

Please note that you can email the above people by clicking on their names - Please email General Enquiries to the Roland Herrera.

Venues :

The Gentlemen's Club,
22 The Mall, Clifton,
Bristol, BS8 4DS
Tel 0117 974 3910

Friday Warm up Tournament will take place at the prestigious Clifton Pavilion, (picture on left) an elegant building set within the boundaries of Bristol Zoo. Away from the rush of the city and on the edge of Clifton Village, the Clifton Pavilion is close to the extensive parkland of The Downs and Brunel's famous Clifton Suspension Bridge. Monday will be held at Burwalls (picture on right).

Pre-Registration :

Presently : Spaces are still available for either flight ! There are only a few days left to go before the tournament starts. Some people are asking if they can turn up on the day - it's too late to register via Paypal now, so please just turn up on the day as there are still spaces BUT also send us an email so we can still put you on the list. If we do reach capacity this way we can answer back and tell you.
Previously : Pre-Registration covers the cost of buffets and refreshments. Drinks & alcohol at your own expense, of course. Please register as soon as possible in order to guarantee your place ; you must first email us simonetta@blueyonder.co.uk or wps@blueyonder.co.uk to check there is a place available (please mention which flight you'd like to enter) and then you may send your non-refundable (but transferable !) registration fee (£ 20 GBP for Amateur flight and £ 30 GBP for the Professional flight) via PayPal to wps@blueyonder.co.uk . Please add £1 per registration fee if you are paying via PayPal (to cover PayPal's fees). However, if you wish to send a cheque, you can avoid PayPal's fee ; please make a cheque out to Roland Herrera, and send to 52 Kellaway Avenue, Westbury Park, Bristol, BS6 7XU. Only send UK Cheques please in UK Pounds Sterling (GBP). Please let us know if you intend to join in the Poker.

After your fee has been received check back and see if you have been added to the list of participants.

Tournament Rules :

We shall adopt the rules of the Danish Backgammon Federation (DBF). In particular may we draw your attention to the following Items :

Travel Information :

Bristol has its own International Airport called... Bristol International Airport. Other airports, might include London Stanstead from Aahrus (cheap flights with Ryan Air). Stanstead is a 3 hour trip from Bristol, but there are coaches that do the journey all the time. Heathrow is less than 2 hours, again there are loads of National Express coaches that bring people to our tournament. There are two Train Stations ; Bristol Temple Meads in the centre and Bristol Parkway in the middle of nowhere to the North West. Motorways are noisy as Bristol is just about where the M4 meets the M5. Further information to the final venue will follow a.s.a.p.

Special offer ; Martin Hemming has a free EasyJet ticket one way from London Stanstead to Copenhagen on 7:30am Tues 30th August 2005. The only expense likely will be changing the name on the ticket.

Accommodation Links & Maps :

Avon Gorge Hotel (full but try): Clifton Hotel, Bristol : Goldney Hall student flats : Tyndall's Park Hotel : The Wellington on Gloucester Rd, Horfield. Tel: (0117) 951 3022 :

If all else fails, contact simonetta@blueyonder.co.uk who may still be able to help as she has reserved rooms at Channings, Tyndall's Park, Westbourne Hotel, Wellington & others.

Clifton area : Green = Clifton Pavilion (Warm Up), Red = Gentlemen's Club (Main), Purple = Burwalls (Last Chance), Blue = Goldney Hall (Accommodation)

More detailed maps : Clifton North : Clifton South :

Anonymous Donations (Added prize money fund) :

If you wish to make us a Wedding gift or donation, it is possible to do this anonymously by contacting Ian Tarr, who has kindly agreed to set up an account to deal with this. The good news is that Roland & Simonetta have decided to pour these funds back into the tournament, to be divided between added prize money, and / or additional events, staff, venue, refreshments etc. We want to make this a memorable occasion ! If you wish to donate something that specifically will not go towards the tournament, but towards Simonetta & Roland's personal Wedding honeymoon fund, then Ian Tarr will also deal with this. Thanks for your donation !

Gammon Empire Sponsor us :

Gammon Empire (click for their site) have kindly decided to sponsor us, giving USD $40 towards our tournament for every player who joins up, depositing a minimum of USD $25 into their account (which they can then use for themselves anyway!). You will be given a coupon depending on whether you deposit $25, $50 or $100 into your account. The coupons (sign up bonus code) which give us $40 and give yourself an added bonus are :

1. BRISTOL25 - $25 deposit - $5 bonus
2. BRISTOL50 - $50 deposit - $10 bonus
3. BRISTOL100 - $100 deposit - $20 bonus

About Gammon Empire : We are all about bringing the Backgammon enthusiasm and excitement to people worldwide, enabling professional and amateur players to play against each other in a geographically boundless environment. Our passion for the game is reflected in the software, game-play and customer care: we try to make them as realistic as possible to maximize the gaming experience - In other words, make it more FUN. Through GammonEmpire, you can learn more about the game, improve your backgammon skills, meet new people and last but not least: Make a lot of money by beating other people in your favourite game!

Other events in August :

Zykanthos Festival 1- 8 September 2005 (Updated 10th Aug)

Gammonitis Live Challenge Finals : 20-21 August, 2005. Bromley, Kent, UK.

The Rotterdam Tournament : (Updated) = 19 Fri, 20 Sat, 21 Sun August 2005

The 15th Mitteleuropa Championship : 2-4 of September, 2005. Nova Gorica, Slovenia

Check the ChicagoPoint Calendar for event inside & outside USA

*** The Bristol Wide Open 2005 ***

August 26^th – 29^th: Don’t miss a Mega Galactic International Backgammon Tournament in the UK to celebrate Simonetta & Roland’s Wedding! 

Features all kinds of things: Amateur & Professional main flights, Texas Hold’em Tournament, Warm Up, Last chance, Jackpots & Stop Pots, Consulting doubles, Added money, Random prizes and Free Fun for all.
Location: Gentlemen's Club, Clifton / Clifton Pavilion & Burwalls, Bristol, UK

Roland Herrera & Simonetta Barone
52 Kellaway Avenue, Bristol, BS6 7XU, UK +44(0)117.9241145
Simonetta’s mobile: +44(0)7957.564479 Roland’s mobile : +44(0)793065969

Email: simonetta@blueyonder.co.uk

    “Backgammon Bristol wide open”

Please don't miss this unique tournament which promises more than a few novelties ! The format itself follows a hefty structure of International proportions. The atmosphere is guaranteed to be friendly and informal, with everything running smoothly and professionally. Designed to attract the best players at home and abroad, this is a satisfying tournament where you will be sure to find a challenge !

Please bring your own board !

List of Participants :

Please check you are on this list if you intend to come. The tournament is limited to 120 players so it's at 2/3^rds full. Email links are provided if you'd like to contact friends who are coming ; you are kindly asked to respect privacy. Also, please ask if you do not wish your email address made available.

Send mail to wps@blueyonder.co.uk with questions or comments about this web site.
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