Ladies Grand Prix Qualifiers

[NigelS]

The following players currently in the top 13 positions for the Ladies Grand Prix. The top 8 are definitely invited to play. If any drop out the places will go to the players lower down on the list.

If you are available to play, please let me know. If you are a reserve and will play if a place becomes open to you also please let me know, and keep an eye on this thread as I update the positions.

The Ladies Grand Prix is to take place on the 30th November



1 Jean Brackenridge Sussex 12 - confirmed
2 Pauline Withey Oxon 10 - confirmed
3 Chris Toner Hants 5 - confirmed
Shauna Nicholls Surrey 5
4 Jenny Abbott Oxon 3 - confirmed
Denise Wills Surrey 3
Myra Hawkins Berks 3
5 Sue Atkins Oxon 2 - confirmed
6 Hayley Tunstall Sussex 1 -confirmed
Jenny Edwards Sussex 1
7 Ros Appleby Sussex 1 - confirmed
Genette Nicholls Surrey 1
8 Enid Wain Oxon 1
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9 Caroline Jones Surrey 1

[JB]

hi nige

can yoou put me in the ladies

[milko]

Nigel,

Pauline has spoken to me regarding yet another play-off for the Ladies Grand Prix, she has given me Enid Wains phone number, that I've PM'd to you.

This must be the 1st time that two play-offs are needed, isn't it!?

[NigelS]

We nearly needed a play off last year between Richard Wooton and Tony Webster but didn't happen when a player dropped out at the last minute.

Enid is away till Sat so won;t find out whether she can play before then. As for Genette has anyone got her number as she has not rplied to my email.

Nov 25, 2008 17:15:08 GMT NigelS said:

As for Genette has anyone got her number as she has not rplied to my email.

I've just tried to look the Nicholls up in the local book, Nigel, but they're ex-Directory.

Best bet is to go back to Sav again, as he recently sold them one of his best tables.

[NigelS]

Genette is a definite no, so I hopefully will hear from Enid tomorrow, but no play off will be necessary

Groups will be as follows

Group A
(1) Jean Brackenridge
(4) Jenny Abbott
(5) Sue Atkins
(8) to be confirmed Janet Burns

Group B
(2) Pauline Withey
(3) Chris Toner
(6) Hayley Tunstall
(7) Ros Appleby

[Ros]

Nothing quite as contentious as the dress code discussion on the men's Grand Prix, but can I get some clarification on the ladies dress code please? ;)

Nigel, you Pm'd me this:

"3) All players should wear smart shirt, bow tie and waistcoat, black trousers and black shoes. Ladies may wear blouse and skirt."

So I assumed that any smart blouse with a black skirt would do, but when I spoke to Pauline and Sue last weekend, they were both saying that we had to wear white blouses.

I already have a black skirt, I just need to check that it's safe to play in ;)

So do I need to buy a white blouse tomorrow or not?

[NigelS]

Nov 28, 2008 23:18:14 GMT Ros said:

Nothing quite as contentious as the dress code discussion on the men's Grand Prix, but can I get some clarification on the ladies dress code please? ;)

Nigel, you Pm'd me this:

"3) All players should wear smart shirt, bow tie and waistcoat, black trousers and black shoes. Ladies may wear blouse and skirt."

So I assumed that any smart blouse with a black skirt would do, but when I spoke to Pauline and Sue last weekend, they were both saying that we had to wear white blouses.

I already have a black skirt, I just need to check that it's safe to play in ;)

So do I need to buy a white blouse tomorrow or not?

Pauline and Sue know better than I do, Ros, so go along with what they say. The letter you have is a copy from what was sent before so I can't say I know the original rule. I don't recall seeing a lady play in this with a non white blouse.....

[Chris_Sav]

There's nothing in the AEBBA rule book that covers it and contestants have not been informed by AEBBA of a dress code this year, so smart but casual in my books.

Sav.

[NigelS]

Ok Enid is not back to tomorrow so the next people on the list are.......

Caroline Jones Surrey
Janet Burns Berks
Lorraine Hall Sussex
Sandra Race Sussex
Colleen Park Sussex

Can people PM their phone numbers to me so I can contact them as quickly as possible. I apoligise for the short notice but have only just received answers from the people above in the list and am one short. If you are on the list and would definitely like to play reply on this thread and I will get back to you as soon as possible. The tournament is in Reading (PO Club, 12.30 start)

Thanks

Nigel

[NigelS]

Janet Burns is a yes! and so we have our eight ladies. Phew!!

See you all tomorrow at Reading

[ladyh]

I was going to try and clear this up for you Ros but I have never received any letter re ....... anything ::) :-/
I was going to wear trousers ........ do I take it this isn't acceptable then?
??? ??? ???
Confused.com - do you think they may be able to help me?

[NigelS]

Hayely - i think black trousers have been worn in the past, I don't think there would be any objections.

[ladyh]

Nov 28, 2008 23:18:14 GMT Ros said:

Nothing quite as contentious as the dress code discussion on the men's Grand Prix, but can I get some clarification on the ladies dress code please? ;)

Nigel, you Pm'd me this:

"3) All players should wear smart shirt, bow tie and waistcoat, black trousers and black shoes. Ladies may wear blouse and skirt."

So I assumed that any smart blouse with a black skirt would do, but when I spoke to Pauline and Sue last weekend, they were both saying that we had to wear white blouses.

I already have a black skirt, I just need to check that it's safe to play in ;)

So do I need to buy a white blouse tomorrow or not?

Phew!! Thank goodness for that Nige, was worried about Ros and her 'unsafe' little black skirt.

ROS.........HELLO ROS............ its ok luv, wear the trousers!!! :-X

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[Ros]

Thanks to Lady H, Sav and Nigel for all the replies on this :)

I've been out this afternoon and totally failed on an all white blouse, they either didn't fit, or they had long sleeves with big cuffs that would trail on the table - I hate those :(

So instead I settled for a top that looks like a white short sleeved blouse with a black cardigan over the top, but it's actually all one top, if you know what I mean? ;)

So I'm somewhat relieved to come here and read this thread, I was panicking that I'd get to Reading and someone would send me home again for being incorrectly dressed :-[

As for the skirt, well, I'm semi committed now, I'll get Sir T to check the view from behind in the morning, and provided it's below 'sea level' I'll probably wear it, but if it's unsafe, I promise I'll leave it at home Hayley!

[Q]

Any news on the ladies yet?? before I go to bed ???

[BB Warrior]

I believe that Jean beat Pauline in the Final of the Ladies and that SirKT won the Open Grand Prix..... although I don't know the scores and I'm basing that on texts received by other people during the evening.

Congratulations to Jean & Kevin if it's true...... apologies to all if it isn't!! ;)

[Q]

Then let me be the 2nd to congratulate the winners.

and also congratulate the losers for qualifying in the first place.

[NigelS]

Yes Jean beat Pauline (20k to 2k). KT beat Milko in final - not sure of the scores though.

Ian Lelliott beat Ron Britton in over 60's final, he was also trying to complete the double as I left. Ian was playing Maxi McDonnell in the over 50's final - not sure how that one turned out.

[Chunky Monkey]

Well done Jean, Kt and Ian ;)

[SirKT]

Maxi McDonnell bt Ian in the over 50`s final. Good match, with Ian having a lead of 7k going into the second leg. Maxi kicked off with over 11k to seal the win.

In the Men`s Grand Prix, the group winners were - Kt 3/3, Milko 3/3 (his group included Gareth Lloyd & Gary Johnson). The other two groups were a lot closer. Nigel & Chris Reeves finished on two wins apiece but Nige just edged the aggregate. The other group was even closer with Phil Collins 2/3 47k, Curt Driver 2/3 49k & Steven Sheard 2/3 51k.

Semis were Nigel v Milko - Keith ran the table out for 19k, Nige looked to be just about on target to catch him but thinned a one-up on 10k. Keith tided up.

Kt v Steven - Steve put me in on a very whippy table. It took me three attempts to get the pace right and I eventually set him a 10k target. Steve was off on his first split and I made another 5k to take the match. Steve finished off with 10k.

In the final, I won the toss and put Keith in. Unfortunately for him, he had a bad contact on his second one-up and left both balls up. I got them back and played the rest out for 15k. Second leg, Keith conceded when I reached 4k.

In the Ladies, Jean & Pauline looked awesome in their groups, both winning 3/3. In Paulines group, Chris Toner won two matches and Lady H :-* took both legs off of Ros.
In Jean`s group, Jenny Abbott won two matches and I think Sue Atkins won the other one against Janet.

[NigelS]

Well done KT, Jean, Maxi and Ian for their wins.

Shame Keith had a bad contact in the final, he was playing great yesterday and maybe could have set KT a stiff target as table 7 was pretty good. Well done Kev, thats 4 in a row (6 in total) and 3 of the last 4 won against poor Keith.

Thanks to Dave Alder for all his efforts yesterday.

Well done to all the Grand Prix Qualifiers, Ladies and Men, those who won and those who didn't, and for the Over 50's and Over 60's competitors all of whom ventured to Reading on such a miserable and wet day.
You did the game proud, hope to read about it soon on the AEBBA website.

[bigtj]

Excellent well organised day yesterday, high standard in all comps, and well done to the winners and organisor.

[milko]

Dec 1, 2008 14:22:33 GMT NigelS said:

Well done KT, Jean, Maxi and Ian for their wins.

Shame Keith had a bad contact in the final, he was playing great yesterday and maybe could have set KT a stiff target as table 7 was pretty good. Well done Kev, thats 4 in a row (6 in total) and 3 of the last 4 won against poor Keith.

Thanks to Dave Alder for all his efforts yesterday.

Thanks Nige, yes it was a shame that I couldn't continue my run of form as I hadn't missed a shot for 5 single legs.

It did look a good table though as Kevin showed by not giving me another shot, so I would have needed to set him a very big score to give me a chance.

Still, not bad for a 14th seed (ex 23rd) who beat seeds 2,3,6 & 11 ::)

At least it gave me something to smile about after only getting 1 hour sleep before going to work. :( :)

Well done to all the winners and runners up, also to Dave for running another long day (11 hours) :o


Keith.

P.S. Sorry that this is in the Ladies Grand Prix thread. :-*