Checking out the threads on tournaments

[JoeyA]

I really like the threads where the title is like this:

Metairie, LA • Dec 1, 1012 • Buffalo Billiards

Then I really love when a promoter/poolroom owner discusses the added money if any, ALL FEES or cost of games (coins/dollars), table size, game discipline, number of games (races on both sides), maximum number of players and of course if there are any special hotel accomodations that they recommend with a choice for different budgets.

It would be nice to know if there are any special hours of operation, if the tables are opened for free practice prior to the tournament and for what period of time, if the event is going to be livestreamed. At our pool room, we like to know if any of the big name players are going to the tournament so that would be a good add too. The only problem being that some promoters put the big names down and haven't even confirmed that the big boys are coming or not. That's a no-no imo but I understand their reasoning.

Oh yeah, a well designed flyer would be nice or it could be as simple as the attached .doc file. By the way, the Tournament Flyer .doc file attached below was created by me so you don't have to worry that it is a virus. You just have to have MS Word to use it.

Anyway, thanks to all of the tournament room owners, promoters and tournament directors who give of their time for us to play in these tournaments.

I know Big Truck has a Sticky for tournament posting tips above but add your own suggestions in a reply. It would be great to easily find tournaments in your area.

Oh yeah, and when a promoter says so many dollars entry fee (includes Green Fee) how about listing what the cost of the green fee is? That sounds fair, doesn't it?

 

[sfleinen]

Joey:

Wonderful post and suggestions. I would add that I'd like to know if the state/city/locality/poolroom itself allows smoking indoors, so I know to plan accordingly (e.g. whether I want to even travel there to deal with the hassles of second-hand smoke).

I wouldn't make the tournament announcement flyers "too stringent" of a template, otherwise, they would all look and feel the same -- drab and boring. I would allow a little artistic license, but with the same requirements for basic information.

But when it comes to tournament *announcements* posted on forums, yes, I agree a sort-of-standardized template is the order of the day. It would help cut down on the phone calls to the room, for one. And two, it would cut down on those -- like me -- that if presented with "so little" or vague information, I'll just think the tournament director doesn't care and likewise I myself "won't care" and won't waste my time going there.

Great post,
-Sean