Going to the Derby for the first time as a spectator.. Anything I should know?

Smutzc said:
Goi g to the Derby for the first time, going to spend 2 days there, 27th and 28th. Any advice or tips that I should know ? Thanks in advance
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Tips? Don't feel like you have to stay at the venue hotel. New Albany is an easy drive down one county road to the event. Better priced options there especially if you aren't into bunking with others at the venue. Plenty of food options there and over the river in Louisville too. Had a couple of great meals at Proof on Main over the years. New Albany has had some new places open over the past few years too since I was last up there. Now if you aren't going to have your own car or aren't used to driving on possibly icy or worse roads, then probably plan on camping out at the venue. You are going on a Thursday and Friday, prepare for the schedule to be all over the place as they jam the last of the 1P events in together with the 9 ball.
Then there is always the Rustic Frog.
 
Joe_Jaguar said:
Tips? Don't feel like you have to stay at the venue hotel. New Albany is an easy drive down one county road to the event. Better priced options there especially if you aren't into bunking with others at the venue. Plenty of food options there and over the river in Louisville too. Had a couple of great meals at Proof on Main over the years. New Albany has had some new places open over the past few years too since I was last up there. Now if you aren't going to have your own car or aren't used to driving on possibly icy or worse roads, then probably plan on camping out at the venue. You are going on a Thursday and Friday, prepare for the schedule to be all over the place as they jam the last of the 1P events in together with the 9 ball.
Then there is always the Rustic Frog.
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Ahh, the 'ol Frog. Place still open???? Left a few $1's in there. ;)
 
skip100 said:
It looks like the casino is only 20 minutes from downtown Louisville and even closer to the Louisville suburbs in
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garczar said:
There's also a Whit Castle in New Albany. https://www.google.com/maps/place/W...91894c2c008cce!8m2!3d38.2930381!4d-85.8070674 24hrs also.
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Smutzc said:
Goi g to the Derby for the first time, going to spend 2 days there, 27th and 28th. Any advice or tips that I should know ? Thanks in advance
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Derby is a 24 hour non-stop event (including the mini tournaments & action matches)
As a 10x DCC veteran: bring staples, snacks & water in a cooler to keep in the room or car, if you’re driving.

It’s the middle of winter, it’s cold, driving ANYWHERE is a hassle!

Bring comfortable shoes as I’ve heard there is no more driver service from the end of hallway to the event arena, it’s a long walk. I love it, but if you’re older or in a hurry, it’s lengthy.

Bring surge protector w, extra outlets. Bring a dustbuster to vacuum your bed. Bring plastic bags to keep your dirty clothing.

And of course, bring money.😉
 
Chicagoplayer said:
Derby is a 24 hour non-stop event (including the mini tournaments & action matches)
As a 10x DCC veteran: bring staples, snacks & water in a cooler to keep in the room or car, if you’re driving.

It’s the middle of winter, it’s cold, driving ANYWHERE is a hassle!

Bring comfortable shoes as I’ve heard there is no more driver service from the end of hallway to the event arena, it’s a long walk. I love it, but if you’re older or in a hurry, it’s lengthy.

Bring surge protector w, extra outlets. Bring a dustbuster to vacuum your bed. Bring plastic bags to keep your dirty clothing.

And of course, bring money.😉
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A Dustbuster - WTF? Do you bring plastic sheeting too? Which mil do you recommend? :LOL:

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Believe 1/2 of what you see and nothing that you hear. Keep your cash close by, there is always someone looking to get in your pocket.
It's ok to be frugal, cheap just makes a good time into below average.
Whatever game or games you play,,,,enter and event, or 2.
Fun is fun, and I always have it. Trust me you will see many sour pusses.
Find the people that laugh and smile. You are the company you keep.
 
Think about trying your luck in one of the late night mini tournaments. It is a great place to get your cue repaired or sell/trade/buy one. Oh, did anyone say bring snacks???lol
 
arnaldo said:
This is invariably related to bad food & employee sanitation (and storage lapses). This year will be its first Omicron-hovering year. Definitely avoid touching/using any of their food and being up close and personal where airborne Omicron and Delta work their odious magic. Pool isn't worth chancing what today's infections can do to your life or the lives of loved ones you risk bringing the infecting agents home to IMO.

Also be extremely mindful of your own hand-hygiene with regard to not directly touching with your hands any of the food you bring in. Have a barrier -- a simple paper napkin between you and the food and snacks you're popping into your mouth. You will have been touching communal balls, chalk, racks, etc. if playing, and restroom door handles, and perhaps been foolish enough to shake hands with old (and new) friends you haven't seen in a while -- whose own hand hygiene will predictably be dubious. Sounds like OCD protocol (obsessive), but reflect on the fact that viruses are deadly obsessive -- literally relentless -- by their nature, albeit mindlessly so. Your own mind and sensible decisions are your best answer to their natural agenda.

Arnaldo ~ Listen to your grandpa, son.
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The above is great advice along with others.
After reading this thread I personally would not attend.
But I rarely get out of the Denver metro area.
 
Fifteen or so years ago I was going to do the Derby with friend. We both chss as the mine for serveal reasons.

1. Cost.

2. Location of venue, and nothing close.

3. Casino was not a plus or minus, but we are not gamblers.

4. Thought the venue was poor security, like most casino. Do have great security, but it only to protect property.

If you go enjoy yourself, trust no one
You do not know well, let’s say these event draw an element I not inviting to my home.
 
DCC will never again be what it was at Executive West. Those were the days. Walking? How about the elevator doors would open and you turned a corner into a wonderland of pool that did not stop. I look back and can explain my survival only by my age.

I have still not read anything that would make me want to attend today.
 
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Wish Sullivan would try a second event again, this time in NOLA at one of Caesar's properties there.
 
Smutzc said:
Goi g to the Derby for the first time, going to spend 2 days there, 27th and 28th. Any advice or tips that I should know ? Thanks in advance
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For a first-time attendee, the trick is learning how to keep up with the draw.

There is a random redraw in every round for all players, and when the draw is done, there is no distinction between undefeated players and players carrying a loss, and players may draw a player they've already played earlier in the event. There is always a projector showing matches in progress and also matches that are coming up. Keeping abreast of the matches in progress and the results of completed matches is a chore that you need to master. Alternatively, the same information can be found on the Derby city classic website.

Not all matches are played in the main arena on the ground floor in the early rounds, so you'll need to learn the table geography. You can get a seat for practically any tournament match if you are punctual.

All the action matches are on the upper level, and when a really good action match is in progress, getting a seat may be quite a challenge, so try to keep abreast of what action matches are coming up. You'll have to rely on word of mouth in many cases.

If you're lucky, you might catch the one-pocket semifinals and final on 1/27, but it will be mostly nine-ball on the days you'll be there.

Enjoy the show.
 
2020 DCC a few players were kicked out (weed) . The security people check pool cases every time you enter the vending area into the playing area . The diamond folks came over the loud speakers and told players to keep drugs and drug paraphernalia in their cars or in their rooms . It’s still very illegal in Indiana.
 
arnaldo said:
This is invariably related to bad food & employee sanitation (and storage lapses). This year will be the DCC's first Omicron-hovering year. Definitely avoid touching/using any of their food and being up close and personal where airborne Omicron and Delta work their odious magic. Pool isn't worth chancing what today's infections can do to your life or the lives of loved ones you risk bringing the infecting agents home to IMO.

Also be extremely mindful of your own hand-hygiene with regard to not directly touching with your hands any of the food you bring in. Have a barrier -- a simple paper napkin between you and the food and snacks you're popping into your mouth. You will have been touching communal balls, chalk, racks, etc. if playing, and restroom door handles, and perhaps been foolish enough to shake hands with old (and new) friends you haven't seen in a while -- whose own hand hygiene will predictably be dubious. Sounds like OCD protocol (obsessive), but reflect on the fact that viruses are deadly obsessive -- literally relentless -- by their nature, albeit mindlessly so. Your own mind and sensible decisions are your best answer to their natural agenda.

Arnaldo ~ Listen to your grandpa, son.
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sounds like we can expect the next virus mutation to be named derbicron. it'll also give you the runs!
 
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