Tournaments 2007The Liverpool Open 28 & 29 July 2007 |
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Winners |
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1996 2004 2005 2006 2007 |
Martin Barkwill Nigel Cohen Simon K Jones Brian Lever John Slattery Darryl Arrt John Slattery Darryl Arrt John Slattery Brian Lever Rachel Rhodes Brian Lever |
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| Main (56 - 16) |
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| 1 2 3/4 3/4 5/8 5/8 5/8 5/8 |
Brian Lever Ron Havenhand Monica Beckerson John Broomfield Rachel Rhodes Mike Waxman Kak Laight L:ee Wood |
Consolation (38) |
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Michael Maley David Wallbank Tim Brown Tim Mooring Tim Line David Smith Dorothy Lee Alan Beckerson |
Last Chance (64) |
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| 1 2 3/4 3/4 5/8 5/8 5/8 5/8 |
Will Nolan |
1-point shootout (64) |
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1 2 3/4 3/4 5/8 5/8 5/8 5/8 |
Ellie Lighton Pam Wright Ron Havenhand Steve Hallett David Smith Joe Derry John Vass David Reeves |
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Grand Prix Points at Liverpool Open 2007 |
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| Brian Lever |
18.58 13.42 13.41 9.29 9.29 9.28 6.19 6.19 6.18 6.18 6.16 6.16 6.10 5.68 4.13 4.13 4.13 4.13 4.13 4.13 4.12 4.12 2.58 2.58 2.58 2.05 2.05 2.05 1.55 1.55 1.55 |
NB: The GP points have been added following the SAC
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2007 Liverpool Open
Report by Michael Crane
Those of you who know him will have guessed that Peter Chan would have been snapping away
with his camera . . . and here are the off-site pictures NB:Any problems viewing email and report.
This year, instead of playing backgammon I did the touristy thing and went walkabout - and shopabout - with Sharen. I thought it high time I actually took a look at Liverpool proper and not just the Toxteth Bridge Club!
Main (56): I don't know why Ron Havenhand and Brian Lever bothered to sit down and play an 11-pointer; all they really had to play was a 1-pointer for their marathon match went to DMP. It was Brian that came out the winner, making him the second player to win the event three times, something he shares with John Slattery.
Consolation (38): One of the many surprises that I saw this year was the reappearance of Bob Parmley. He's not as mobile as he used to be and he now needs a motorised chair to get him from A to B, but this 'impediment' hasn't hampered him in any way. His 'minder', Michael Maley (whom we haven't seen for years!) took the winner's place after beating David Wallbank in their Final. No doubt David played it in his usual manner - standing up - but the fact that he probably towered over Michael didn't work to his advantage. Last Chance (64): Backgammon unknown (well, unknown to me!), Will Nolan took home the winner's trophy after he beat Coventry's Phil Tutchings.
1-point Shootout (64): Mmm, not too sure about the title of this element; perhaps another, less 'controversial' title might be more PC! Most of you already know of Rodney Lighton - but did you know there was another Lighton rolling and shaking on the backgammon circuit? Well, there is, and it is daughter, Ellie. Earlier this year she shot to fame after throwing six doubles in seven rolls to beat British Open Champion, Brian Lever, in Manchester. This time she beat Pam Wright (John Wright's wife) in the Final - which by all accounts was a quiet and civilised affair. Finally: As usual there was plenty of food to eat and the bad weather held off so that players could play outside in the sunshine. If you didn't attend this year, keep your eyes peeled for the 2008 dates and make sure you enter and have a great time. |
2008 Entry Form
LIVERPOOL BACKGAMMON CLUB presents THE 13th LIVERPOOL OPEN Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July 2008 Registration - Saturday: 10.00-10.45am to allow for a 11 am start. (NB: Limited to 54 players only) ** Main Tournament ** Consolation ** **Last Chance ** One Point Shoot-Out ** ** Sweeps ** Cash Prizes! ** Bar ** Fee: £25.00 includes Saturday Buffet under 18 - £15 only Details from: Simon K Jones 3 The Vineries, Liverpool, L25 6EU For catering purposes, pre-entry is required. Please make cheques payable to Simon Jones and forward prior to 1st July 2007 Name___________________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ Mobile__________________________________________________
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Accommodation Suggestions
Within walking distance (30 minutes) |
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Blenheim Guest House
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Best Western Alicia Aigburth Drive Liverpool. L17 3AA Tel: 0151 7274411 |
Fewer than 10 minutes in a taxi |
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Dolby Hotel Campanile Hotel |
Formulea 1 Hotel Travelodge Liverpool Central |