AEBBA Mixed Pairs Competition 2016

[BB Warrior]

ALL ENGLAND MIXED PAIRS 2016

Presented by
The Redhill & District Bar Billiard League To be held on Saturday 7th May 2016
At
The Salfords Social Club, Mead Avenue, Salfords, Redhill, Surrey. RH1 5DD

We are inviting entries on a first come, first served basis for this competition.
Please complete the form below with your entries and return it with the relevant fee - £11.00 per pair – no later than 1st May 2016. Entries are limited.

Entry Form here: Attachment Deleted

Entries will only be accepted with a completed Entry Form and relevant fee

[magners]

**** I CAN CONFIRM THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE AS PLANNED ****

Please continue to send entries as we will need an appropriate format worked out beforehand

It is a 10am meet for a prompt 10.30 start. The draw will be done live on the day.


This is the list of entries received to date (26- 04-2016) :
Pauline Whithey & Curt Driver
Generate Nicholls & Ian Lelliott
Marion & Darryl Skinner
Heather Millward & Jack Baden
Michelle Baden & Nigel Senior
Ros Appleby & Colin Southouse
Nikki & Joe Oakley
Chrissie Newson & Matt Knight
Hayley Tunstall & Chris Newson
Sami Baden & Keith Sheard
Coleen Park & Dave Ingram
Abbey & Jim Balchin
Jean Brackenridge & Colin Robbins
Debs & Tom Pearse
Jenny & Stuart Florey
Tracy Guy & Dave Constable
Anita Blackman & Mark Fraser
Sue & Dave Tooke

[milko]

Sami Baden & Keith Sheard, will post form & cheque on Monday.

[RP (R.I.P.)]

Caroline & Dave Jones have had to pull out.

[RP (R.I.P.)]

I have been asked by the Redhill league to post this message.

As of the 22/04/16 there are only 14 pairs entered for this competition.


UNLESS WE GET ANOTHER 10 PAIRS TO ENTER BY NEXT WEDNESDAY THE 27th, THIS COMPETITION WILL HAVE TO BE CANCELLED.

[NigelS]

Apr 22, 2016 20:05:04 GMT RP (R.I.P.) said:

I have been asked by the Redhill league to post this message.

As of the 22/04/16 there are only 14 pairs entered for this competition.


UNLESS WE GET ANOTHER 10 PAIRS TO ENTER BY NEXT WEDNESDAY THE 27th, THIS COMPETITION WILL HAVE TO BE CANCELLED.

Bit disappointed to read this!

This competition ran with 16 pairs last year, and had around 20 pairs the couple of years before.........but it has been years since we had as many as 24.

So with all due respect you may get another couple of pairs but I can't see you getting another 10 by Wednesday, although there are only a few Surrey entries so maybe someone could gee them uo.

It just seems a shame there are nearly 30 players willing to take part in an national event and it could still be cancelled.

[milko]

Apr 23, 2016 12:09:35 GMT NigelS said:

Apr 22, 2016 20:05:04 GMT RP (R.I.P.) said:

I have been asked by the Redhill league to post this message.

As of the 22/04/16 there are only 14 pairs entered for this competition.


UNLESS WE GET ANOTHER 10 PAIRS TO ENTER BY NEXT WEDNESDAY THE 27th, THIS COMPETITION WILL HAVE TO BE CANCELLED.

Bit disappointed to read this!

This competition ran with 16 pairs last year, and had around 20 pairs the couple of years before.........but it has been years since we had as many as 24.

So with all due respect you may get another couple of pairs but I can't see you getting another 10 by Wednesday, although there are only a few Surrey entries so maybe someone could gee them uo.

It just seems a shame there are nearly 30 players willing to take part in an national event and it could still be cancelled.

I 100% agree, Nigel..........

[bobhall]

Apr 23, 2016 12:09:35 GMT NigelS said:

Apr 22, 2016 20:05:04 GMT RP (R.I.P.) said:

I have been asked by the Redhill league to post this message.

As of the 22/04/16 there are only 14 pairs entered for this competition.


UNLESS WE GET ANOTHER 10 PAIRS TO ENTER BY NEXT WEDNESDAY THE 27th, THIS COMPETITION WILL HAVE TO BE CANCELLED.

Bit disappointed to read this!

This competition ran with 16 pairs last year, and had around 20 pairs the couple of years before.........but it has been years since we had as many as 24.

So with all due respect you may get another couple of pairs but I can't see you getting another 10 by Wednesday, although there are only a few Surrey entries so maybe someone could gee them uo.

It just seems a shame there are nearly 30 players willing to take part in an national event and it could still be cancelled.

If we can't get enough pairs I will be happy to find a way to get this competition run in Sussex at a later stage I have someone who would be happy to invest in the competition so I have the financial backing but I would ask for Nigel's help to help with schedule, but I am happy to run and will happily do

How has this gone so wrong ?
Up until now the AEBBA have always staged this, along with their other competitons, at Reading and later at Didcot.

A check of the AEBBA's 2015 AGM minutes reveals that the move to Surrey was officially sanctioned, yet no member from Surrey was present at the AGM: Was a tender to take on the competition submitted to the meeting ?

Taken at face value, a great idea, especially as Surrey have a profusion of good lady players: Redhill stage their own One-Day Mixed Doubles early each year and usually 32 pairs take part.

So one might be forgiven for expecting a swelling in the ranks for a National competition with dwindling support over the past few years when staged in Reading or Didcot.

But as Nigel has pointed out, we still have the "usual suspects" willing to take part from other counties, and it must be said a disappointing response from the new hosts.

This can only be down to a lack of publicity at a local level.

[EDIT - I note that the switch to Surrey did actually take place the year before, but it was still a bit low-key at 16 entrants and my comments above still apply.]

[Chris]

Could I ask for clarification as to why it would have to be cancelled re numbers of entries?

The tables are free for the day.
Trophies should only be awarded to the value of entries
Monies for Winners and Runners Up should not be given if funds are not there from entries and the possible raffle.

Is there a venue cost that needs to be taken into account for the day?

Many thanks
Chris

[magners]

To try and explain our decision. We originally agreed to host this event last year to keep it running. There were few other options available, I was led to believe.
As anyone knows these events are put on for the benefit of the players and could only be done with the support and help of many.
The lack of numbers cause several financial issues. The club, who kindly allow us to take over their function room in order to cater for more than 20-25 people all day. Colin who supplies the catering and would run at a loss with the numbers we currently have. Finally, the Redhill league, who supplemented the event last and would be expected to do so again this year (currently around £120 just from the Saurday).
The comments relating to our own mixed pairs overlook the dwindling numbers we have. Last year was 24 pairs, but was well supplemented from those who regularly travel from other counties and help make our events.
I don't know what the answer is to get others involved and feel disappointed to even consider the postponement as an option, but I don't feel any criticism is warranted. If you check the Surrey entries for national events you will see we have only a limited number who wish to take part.
We will see what transpires over the next few days.

[Chris]

If we accept no food and bring our own if numbers are low? could we just make tea/coffee I would supply?
The club will have over 25 if all Pairs attend?
I am not criticising as you do a fab job Garry, just trying to make this a go ?

Chris x

[jiffy]

can you please enter s&j florey. I am waiting to hear from sue atkins and dave tooke then will send form and cheque thanks

[jiffy]

Dave tooke and Sue Atkins will enter cheque in post in morning

[magners]

Hi Chrissie, thank you for the offer for the food/coffee/tea. I am pleased to say Colin is still doing his catering so food and hot drinks are available from him throughout the day.
The tables being free was not something that I was aware of! But thanks again

[magners]

In case the notice on the list was missed, the event is going ahead as planned.

[JB]

[/quote]If we can't get enough pairs I will be happy to find a way to get this competition run in Sussex at a later stage I have someone who would be happy to invest in the competition so I have the financial backing but I would ask for Nigel's help to help with schedule, but I am happy to run and will happily do [/quote]

As the mixed pairs is now going ahead would your financial backing be willing to sponsor the Sussex Open?
It's hard nowadays to break even without sponsorship

[bobhall]

May 3, 2016 16:35:39 GMT JB said:

If we can't get enough pairs I will be happy to find a way to get this competition run in Sussex at a later stage I have someone who would be happy to invest in the competition so I have the financial backing but I would ask for Nigel's help to help with schedule, but I am happy to run and will happily do [/quote]

As the mixed pairs is now going ahead would your financial backing be willing to sponsor the Sussex Open?
It's hard nowadays to break even without sponsorship[/quote]
Yes he will sponsor 5 tables

[jordans]

Hi Gary

Would it be possible for Ernie & I to enter or are we too late??

Thanks
Dawn

[magners]

Hi Dawn,
That's fine, it gets us to 20 pairs and the groups (4 groups of 5) will be drawn at 10am on Saturday. The first games start at 10.30.
See you then, thanks

[magners]

Hi all, iw looks like we are back down to 19. 1 place available for any takers

[SirKT]

Hi Gary, just a quick message from Hayley, Chrissie & Chris. Thanks for organising a lovely day, they had fun and said see you next year. Same time, same place, same partners ( whether I'm free or not). ????????????

[bigtj]

Who won etc???

["Silent"]

Genette and Ian beat Colleen and Dave in the main, well done to them

Pauline and the England Captain beat Sam and Keith in the plate, perhaps a surprise both pairs were in the plate

Thanks to all those involved in running a very enjoyable day

[milko]

Winners Genette Nicholls & Ian Lelliott

[milko]

Runners Up Colleen Park & Dave Ingram

[milko]

Plate Winners Pauline Withey & Curt Driver

[milko]

Plate Runners Up Sami Baden & Keith Sheard

[milko]

All photos courtesy of Pauline