Block Around The Clock XI - 21st June to 22nd June 2025 - Blyth
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2025 11:05 pm
This tournament is not for the faint of heart!
For those looking for something a little different though, it is a perfect chance to get a load of games in, in a relaxed and fairly unique environment, against like-minded, sleep deprived coaches!
It is an 11 game 24 hour tournament, beginning at 11am Saturday 21st June ending early Sunday morning on Sunday 22nd June 2025.
All coaches are included in a random pre-draw format before the tournament begins, which will decide which 11 opponents you play, and in what order.
This format allows you to know the schedule of your games and means that games can be played
when opponents are available, so there is less waiting between rounds.
If there are more than 12 entrants then inevitably people will get different draws of opponents. Without the Swiss system that tournaments usually use this can also result in people getting ‘easier’ or harder’ draws. While we acknowledge this isn’t ideal, it has worked perfectly at every previous Block Around the Clock and we have never had any complaints.
In addition, if for any reason we end up with an odd number of coaches there will be a round where the coach gets a bye, giving them an automatic 2-0 victory. However, this will only be under exceptional circumstances as it is not feasible to have a spare man for a 24hour tournament.
Venue
The tournament will be held in Ridley Park Pavilion, Blyth.
Venue’s closest postcode is NE24 3AY, a two minute walk from the Pavillion and free on street parking is available along the majority of Park View.
There is a local shop 100 yards and the Tournament will be offering free tea and coffee for the duration.
If anyone needs local knowledge for hotel booking or travel please ask.
Entry Costs/Payment
Entry cost is £15 for NAF members, and £20 for non-NAF members (including the £5 sign up cost).
Payments can be sent by PayPal to im_iain@hotmail.com
Please ensure you send the money via ‘friends & family’ so no fees are taken and include that the payment is for ‘BATC’ and includes your coach name.
For those looking for something a little different though, it is a perfect chance to get a load of games in, in a relaxed and fairly unique environment, against like-minded, sleep deprived coaches!
It is an 11 game 24 hour tournament, beginning at 11am Saturday 21st June ending early Sunday morning on Sunday 22nd June 2025.
All coaches are included in a random pre-draw format before the tournament begins, which will decide which 11 opponents you play, and in what order.
This format allows you to know the schedule of your games and means that games can be played
when opponents are available, so there is less waiting between rounds.
If there are more than 12 entrants then inevitably people will get different draws of opponents. Without the Swiss system that tournaments usually use this can also result in people getting ‘easier’ or harder’ draws. While we acknowledge this isn’t ideal, it has worked perfectly at every previous Block Around the Clock and we have never had any complaints.
In addition, if for any reason we end up with an odd number of coaches there will be a round where the coach gets a bye, giving them an automatic 2-0 victory. However, this will only be under exceptional circumstances as it is not feasible to have a spare man for a 24hour tournament.
Venue
The tournament will be held in Ridley Park Pavilion, Blyth.
Venue’s closest postcode is NE24 3AY, a two minute walk from the Pavillion and free on street parking is available along the majority of Park View.
There is a local shop 100 yards and the Tournament will be offering free tea and coffee for the duration.
If anyone needs local knowledge for hotel booking or travel please ask.
Entry Costs/Payment
Entry cost is £15 for NAF members, and £20 for non-NAF members (including the £5 sign up cost).
Payments can be sent by PayPal to im_iain@hotmail.com
Please ensure you send the money via ‘friends & family’ so no fees are taken and include that the payment is for ‘BATC’ and includes your coach name.
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