[gvttc general] Saturday: Open Play, The List and Tourney

[Andre MARONIAN]

Jacob,

To clarify, it’s not an AND thing … it’s an OR.  They won’t happen at the same time.  Lessons take priority over the junior table until lessons are over IF that scenario presents itself.
Unless a training is going on OR if there are at least 3 juniors (that want to circle up on a table) 1 or 2 tables will be used during those times.  Trainings go an hour.  That leaves 5 tables in the event 2 are being used for short windows.  King of the Hill table is a table anyone can call on and will remain.  For that table, Like you, I ask myself if I want to wait for a table to potentially play 1 match and lose out on more matches.  That table typically attracts top players for that reason and is also something they have requested to ensure matches of equal skill level or they won’t show up (in some cases).

So, there will never be less than 5 tables available for what you’re referring to.

Andre

> On Oct 17, 2021, at 6:50 PM, Jacob Shmois <yshmois at outlook.com> wrote:
> 
> Andre,
> 
> Having table #1 reserved for the King of the Hill, #5 for the young Juniors and two tables for lessons does not leave many tables open for the average players. Why not have lessons on some other day than Saturday 5-6 and starting the league plays at 7.
> Why not using a table in a small room in the front for one of these activities.
> 
> Jacob
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> 
> From: gvttc.general <gvttc.general-bounces at gvttc.com> on behalf of Andre MARONIAN via gvttc.general <gvttc.general at gvttc.com>
> Sent: Sunday, October 17, 2021 1:28 PM
> To: gvttc.general <gvttc.general at gvttc.com>
> Subject: [gvttc general] Saturday: Open Play, The List and Tourney
>  
> All,
> 
> 1) Next Saturday will use all tables for our Upper/Lower tournament.  If the event doesn’t fill up, some tables MAY be open for open play.  We won’t know until later this week but it does look like it will fill up as we only have a few spots left.  
> www.gvttc.com/tournaments <http://www.gvttc.com/tournaments>
> 
> 2) Saturday OPEN Play is starting to pack up so it’s important that we give everyone playing time, especially those who are new and don’t know everyone and may be intimidated to call winners.  That said, like in the past, when we get to a point where all tables are full and people are standing and waiting, we need to startup the list for most of the tables.  The format works like this.
> 
> When does list start?  When any member determines there are enough people waiting (typically when all tables have a winner called plus more waiting) on the sideline they shall announce we’re starting a list and then WALLA …. List starts!
> 
> Table 1:  King Of The Hill - This table is a winner stays on table and will be managed by the players on the table
> Tables 2-4:  List A - Controls matches for these tables
> Tables 5-8:  List B - Controls matches for these tables
> ***COACHING*** Tables 5 and/or 6 are prioritized for coaching when there is a scheduled lesson
> *** JUNIORS *** Table 5 is reserved for our young Juniors (non-classic leaguers) if there are at least 3 that show up
> 
> Note:  List A and List B are separate lists and don’t overlap.  All matches are best of 5 to keep the flow going.  Typically List B tends to be more for beginners but anyone can go anywhere.
> 
> LIST RULES:
> - It is NOT a winner stays on (exception is Table 1)
> - When list starts, players remain on the table for 2 matches regardless of result.  Existing matches when list starts may either choose winner stays on after that match or agree to something else for that instance.
> - Win or Lose, player remains on the table for 2 matches
> - When player is done with 2 matches, they write their name on the list again and wait for their next match
> - Player may NOT be on 2 lists at the same time
> - Player may NOT be on a table playing and claim to be waiting for any list or table.  If you play, you forfeit your spot on a list.
> - A player must commit to one of the 3 table styles and only 1 at a time
> - A player will not manipulate the list to ensure they play particular players unless agreed upon by the other list player.  The list determines play.
> 
> 3) Open Play Payment: It’s a little frustrating that I need to mention this but please don’t make us approach you for the monies owed.  It’s not fair to the paying members.  As referenced in a previous email, if your name is NOT on the list posted on the cork board at RSG which is updated every month by our Treasurer Adam Johnson then you owe $5 anytime you show up that month.  Please refer to https://www.gvttc.com/openplay <https://www.gvttc.com/openplay> to see if you’re on the unlimited play list.  Additionally, paying $5 cash will begin to become less and less accepted by GVTTC.  Using PayPal is our preferred method on our site which is EASY after your first time.  We’re looking to eliminate cash transactions by the end of the year.
> 
> Thanks for your attention to the above
> 
> Sincerely,
> Andre Maronian
> President GVTTC

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