European Championships 2012

[Charlie Mead]

Dear All -

The Web site for EC 2012 is up with basic information. It is the same address as The Open

http://www.bdgaopen.co.uk

Please keep eyes open for postings about staffing in the coming months. Any offers and ideas about how to make this the best and most fun event are VERY welcome.

Charlie Mead

[Charlie Mead]

Staff Team for EC 2012.

Please check the Website for details of Staffing opportunties at the European Championships this year. Contact us via the website or directly to Charlie Mead for further deatils, joining the team or any other questions.

[Charlie Mead]

Registration for EC 2012 opens on January 9th.
Registration can only be completed by a National Representative (NR)
Each country should nominate a National Representative (NR) and let us know who that will be by January 9th 2012.
Each NR shall register the number of players allocated to that country by PDGA Europe.
Countries can enter any of their eligible players in any division they choose.

After February 20th, any player slots not taken up by NR's shall be offered to other countries according to guidelines established by PDGA Europe.

Wild cards will be available to NR's according to the guidelines set out by PDGA Europe and Event Co-ordinator Charlie mead. These will be deided once the second phase of Registration is complete.

NR's should:
Be the only point of contact between EC 2012 and their players.
All NR's will be given a unique reference for accessing Registration forms and information on their players.
Register all individual players, using the relevant forms on-line after January 9th.
Pay all Tournament fees at the end of phase 2 of registration.
Pay all other outstanding fees, including accommodation options, by the end of Phase 3 of Registration
Liaise with all their players, making sure they read regular updates on the website and are kept informed of any changes or developments.
Be responsible for the conduct and presentation of their team throughout the Registration process and during the Tournament
Be available to the Media and Marketing officer to help promote the event and each country's interests at EC 2012.

We are keen to promote each country's interests, sponsors and supporters leading up to and throughout the Tournament. This could include your own banners, advertising, products and promotions for example.

Please contact Charlie Mead to register your NR for EC 2012. They will then be contacted directly by the web manager and the process of Registration can begin.

charlie.mead@blueyonder.co.uk

[Charlie Mead]

Dear All,
The dates for the European Championships have changed. It has been decided that we will start on Wednesday 15th August and finish on Saturday 18th. This will allow all players to complete 4 rounds of DG and still make it home on the Sunday without a rush or having to wait until Monday.

Please find the broad schedule below and a few notes on the format

Schedule and Format

Schedule

Sunday 12th August
Accommodation open at University of Essex
12:00 - 18:00 Course available for practice
18:00 - 20:00 Course maintenance

Monday 13th August
08:00- 12:00 Course available for practice
12:00 - 15:00 Course maintenance
15:00 - 20:00 Course available for practice

Tuesday 14th August
08:00 - 16:00 Course available for practice
17:00 - 18:00 Mandatory Players Meeting
18:00 Opening Ceremony

Wednesday 15th August
07:30 - Golf start - Group 1
15:20 - Group 48

Thursday 16th August
07:30 - Golf start - Group 1
15:20 - Group 48

Friday 17th August
07:30 - Golf start - Group 1
15:20 - Group 48

Saturday 18th August
08:00 - Golf start - Group 1
15:50 - Group 48

20:00 - European Championships Party
21:00 - European Championship Awards - Individual and Team
22:00 - Closing Ceremony

Sunday 19th August
10:00-13:00 EC Doubles Championships - Open, Women and Mixed
Accommodation closes at University of Essex

Format

The Format for the whole event will be decided when all countries have Registered their players. However, all Players can expect to have at least one early and one late start whatever the position of that Player in their Division. Groups for Wednesday 15th August will be determined by Tournament Staff. Thursday and Friday groups will be determined by scores and Division. For Saturday 18th August all Players will be sent out according to their positions in their Divisions, though the top 40% of any Division will not be sent out before 11:00.

[rhatton1]

I'm sure I remember something being said about a discount for BDGA members - I could be mixing this up with last years BO though, is there any discount?

[Del]

In case people haven't noticed the website has been updated with a revised registration fee of £115, if you take the on-campus accommodation option (add £50 if you don't take the accomm option)

[bruce]

We have 15 spots for the Europeans. The following list of eligible players is from Powerstats, with one tweak that Sue has been promoted above Ross as the highest ranked woman. Could all players confirm or otherwise their intent to play (even if outside the top 15), and what division they would intend to play in please?

Confirmed
Open
Neil Webber
Matt Cutler
Dan Ryan
Jester Wilson
Neal Pickett
Ross Poole

Masters
Rich Wood
Paul Holden

GM
Derek Robins
Charlie Mead

Women
Sophie Southgate

Junior
James Luton

Top 15/promotions - Awaiting responses
Rick Murphy
Andy Lucey
Patrick Green
Jonny Morris

Declined
Ivan Bromage
Sue Underwood
Chris O'Brien
Paul Cooper
Jesse Denny
John Massey
Conor Davies

Reserves
Oz Friere
Dan Massey
Woody Harding
Matt Pike
Duncan Hartshorne
Giles Richardson
Steve Kornmuller
Angus Bruce
John Bruce

Divisions
Open – All players eligible, regardless of age or gender.
Women – All female players eligible, regardless of age.
Master – All players born 1972 or earlier, regardless of gender.
Grandmaster – All players born 1962 or earlier, regardless of gender.
Junior – Players born 1993 or later.

[mat cutler]

Confirmed open

[Del]

I'll play GM

[BOF]

Invitation declined - many thanks.

BOF


Big Putt

[ssouth]

So if i did the Euros,
I may aswell stay for one night, otherwise I waste £50?

[bruce]

Charlie may be amenable to not applying the 'not-staying-on-campus' penalty for Essex based players as it would be a bit harsh otherwise. Drop him an email.

British players should also consider offering some of their time towards staffing, as you can get subsidised accommodation amongst other goodies: full details here: http://www.bdgaopen.co.uk/staff

[BOF]

Sophie,
as far as I read it, there is a MINIMUM stay of 4 nights - so you can't chose to pay £115 and then stay just one night for an extra £50. You'll need to pay £315 and then stay up to 4 nights.

Or you pay £165 and get NO accommodation and stay elsewhere.

Although, there is also a list of prices for players staying LESS than 4 nights - so maybe you can pay £115 registration and then an extra £55 for a SINGLE night on campus (see options 8, 9 and 10) for a total of £170. i.e. you get a night's accommodation for £5 more than non-resident players will be paying.


Option Facilities £ ppp night
8 Bed and Breakfast 55
9 Bed, Breakfast, Dinner 70
10 Bed, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 80


BOF


Big Putt

[Jester]

Nominate BOF as Team GB Manager.

[Charlie Mead]

As you are aware (above) teams are being selected across Europe and players minds are being sharpened by deciding which options to pay for. There is no specific deal for GB players this year (that was for 2010 Open) but as Bruce has pointed out, if you are playing and willing to dedicate 5 hours a day to staffing then I will reduce your accommodation bill by 50%. (NB:There will be no reduction of the Player Fee if you choose the non-accommodation option).

Please check out the website and the 'Staff' tab for the full details of jobs available.

I am still looking for full time staff as well either for pre-event jobs (design - need you now!) or during the event itself.

Look forward to hearing from you - and if you have a specific offer to make please get in touch.

[BOF]

Nominate BOF as Team GB Manager.

As long as my bonus doesn't depend on the success/failure of Team GB - something along the lines of Fred the Shred's pay deal should suffice!

BOF


Big Bonus

[Hopper]

Charlie,
Bit confused but think I have it right, if we live at home during Championships it will cost £165 with or without assistance given to the tournament ? If we live on campus we can reduce our accomodation costs by 50% if we give 5 hours a day to a job during tourny. Hope I have it right !

[Charlie Mead]

Chris and all Essex locals - and any other GB players staying locally for the Championships...

If you are on campus you get a 50% reduction in accommodation costs (so becomes £25 a day B&B - minimum 4 nights) IF you staff for 5 hours a day.
If you are staying locally (not on campus) and NOT staffing it is £165 player fee
If you are staying locally and ARE staffing (5 hours a day) then I will reduce the player fee to the rate of those staying on campus which is £115.

Thanks for asking the question Chris. I had thought this one through but was not sure which locals would qualify or accept invitations until now.

[richard]

I have finally had my leave approved

I would like to play in any division that you can use me!

[bruce]

I have finally had my leave approved

I would like to play in any division that you can use me!

Are you Grandmaster eligible?