I attended the "Fate of the Eight" on Saturday and I was stunned at the quality of the facility, concept and execution.
Gary Patrick has put together a program that is simply world class.
Facility: (Cocoa Beach, FL)
Upstairs
. 5 x 10 1940's Brunswick Centennial with all the goodies set up by Mark Gregory
. comfortable & roomy stadium seating with headphone jacks so you can listen to commentary
. digital scoreboard
. digital shot clock
. 5 cameras
. 4 flat screens showing downstairs match and upstairs match
. elevated, enclosed commentator booth
. control room
Downstairs
. same basic set up plus small snack bar
Concept:
. this match was 8 open players paying in $500 each, winner gets $3000, 2nd gets $1000
. currently free admission for spectators
. currently free live stream in HD
. currently posts matches to youtube
Execution:
. on time as advertised
. knowledgable commentary
. ref's doing the racking (white glove deal w/frequent table cleans)
. timekeeper (no warning, it is up to the players to call for extension)
. every staff member I met was upbeat, outgoing and friendly
I hope Gary has success as he develops his concept.
Gary Patrick has put together a program that is simply world class.
Facility: (Cocoa Beach, FL)
Upstairs
. 5 x 10 1940's Brunswick Centennial with all the goodies set up by Mark Gregory
. comfortable & roomy stadium seating with headphone jacks so you can listen to commentary
. digital scoreboard
. digital shot clock
. 5 cameras
. 4 flat screens showing downstairs match and upstairs match
. elevated, enclosed commentator booth
. control room
Downstairs
. same basic set up plus small snack bar
Concept:
. this match was 8 open players paying in $500 each, winner gets $3000, 2nd gets $1000
. currently free admission for spectators
. currently free live stream in HD
. currently posts matches to youtube
Execution:
. on time as advertised
. knowledgable commentary
. ref's doing the racking (white glove deal w/frequent table cleans)
. timekeeper (no warning, it is up to the players to call for extension)
. every staff member I met was upbeat, outgoing and friendly
I hope Gary has success as he develops his concept.