Tournaments 2008

The Liverpool Open 19 & 20 July 2008

The Winners

1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

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

Ann Pocknell

 

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Main

1

2

3/4

3/4

5/8

5/8

5/8

5/8

Ann Pocknell
Jimmi Wong
Irving Czechowicz
Pat Holly
Marcus Wrinch
Brian Lever
Martin Barkwill
John Reddington

Consolation

1

2

3/4

3/4

5/8

5/8

5/8

5/8

Mick Vacarey
Lee Wood
Fak Laight
Kevin Jones
Dave Motley
Jon Williams
Vicky Chandler
Peter Chan

Last Chance

1

2

3/4

3/4

5/8

5/8

5/8

5/8

John Wright
Rachel Rhodes
Angie Dell
Susan Bourne
Dorothy Lee
Carl Dell
Vicky Chandler
David Motley

1-point shootout

1

2

3/4

3/4

5/8

5/8

5/8

5/8

Jeff Barber
Peter Chan
Marcus Wrinch
Ann Pocknell
David Phillips
Steve Hallett
Paul Gilbertson
David Motley

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Grand Prix Points at Liverpool Open 2008

Ann Pocknel
Jimmi Wong
Mick Vacarey
Irving Czechowicz
Pat Holly
Lee Wood
Rachel Rhodes
Brian Lever
John Reddington
Marcus Wrinch
Martin Barkwill
Fak Laight
Kevin Jones
John Wright
Bob Parmley
Cynthia Roberts
David Wallbank
Jeff Barber
Paul Gilbertson
Steve Hallet
David Motley
Peter Chan
Vicky Chandler
Angie Dell
George Hall
Michael Maley
Neil Everitt
Simon K Jones
Tim Brown
Tony Fawcett
Carl Dell
Dorothy Lee
Uldis Lapikens

18.58
13.42
13.41
9.29
9.29
9.28
9.26
6.19
6.19
6.19
6.19
6.18
6.18
6.16
4.13
4.13
4.13
4.13
4.13
4.13
4.12
4.12
4.12
4.10
2.58
2.58
2.58
2.58
2.58
2.58
2.56
2.56
1.55

NB: The GP points have been added to the list on 11 August 2008

 

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2008 Liverpool Open

John Wright, Tournament Director:

There were close on a million visitors to Liverpool for this busy weekend, the majority attending The Open Golf and The Tall Ships Race, with 48 choosing the Liverpool Backgammon Open.

Saturday consisted of 5 rounds of nine point matches with 4 wins securing a place in the last 16. Ten players achieved this with 13 players on 3 wins going into the hat for the last 6 places.

The weather stopped us from playing outdoors this year but the tournament progressed in a friendly atmosphere.

By 7pm we had our 16 finalists, which included Brian Lever who forfeited his first match after informing us earlier in the week that he would be arriving late, players then dispersed to enjoy the evening delights of Liverpool.

Sunday morning, with everyone back on time, The Main and The Consolation were soon underway and we soon reached the last 8, which saw the following matches:

Marcus Wrinch vs Irving Czechowicz
Ann Pocknell vs Brian Lever
Martin Barkwill vs Jimmi Wong
John Wright vs Pat Holly

After this round, the semi final saw Ann v Irving and Jimmi v Pat; and with Ann and Jimmi victorious, the finalists were known. British Open Champion, Ann, showed her class and became 13th Liverpool Open Champion.

Jimmi Wong & Ann Pocknell

 

In the consolation final, Mick Vacery beat Lee Wood, the Last Chance was won by John Wright beating Rachel Rhodes and Jeff Barber beat Peter Chan to win the ‘1- pointer’.

Mick Vacarey & Lee Wood
John Wright & Rachel Rhodes
Jeff Barber & Peter Chan
     

The whole weekend went very smoothly and was played in a great atmosphere. Our club would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who took part and helped to make the weekend a success. I would also like to thank those people who emailed me with some very kind comments soon after the event. We look forward to seeing you all next year.

One sour note from the weekend was the ‘very vocal’ negative comments of one particular player (for the second year) that I personally found rude and completely uncalled for. After talking to two respected players, their opinion was that perhaps the player was ignorant rather than intentionally rude. However, now that some of these comments have appeared in print, maybe it would be better if this player doesn’t attend next year, as they clearly don’t appreciate the time and effort put in by everyone at our club.

Tournament virgin, Deana Fawcett:


Saturday: 47 entries in the main. Paul G beat Tony F in 1st round - all the way to Liverpool to play one another. Tony played Brian Lever in 2nd round and had a lesson in how to play, losing 9-2.

Paul G beat Lucy in 2nd round and Cynthia in 3rd round after being 8-3 down to win 9-8.

Everyone is amazed that Irving has won 3 out of 3 and qualifies for the last 16 with 4 wins – two being 9-1 wins.

Deana played four rounds and lost four rounds. In 4th round Deana plays Alan Greenwood who was very patient and helped Deana along the way.

Alan gives Deana the cube at 5-1 up and Paul G then wonders why it was Deana’s roll, the cube then goes back on 8 and Deana loses. Paul G reaches the last 16 and Tony F goes in the hat.

1 pointer: Paul G lost his 1 pointer to a very noisy Peter Chan. Tony F then lost his 1 pointer to a very noisy Peter Chan!

Deana actually won her first 1 pointer against Lars and was then waiting to play Marcus.

Sunday: Six people are picked from the hat Tony is not one of them.

The last 16:
Marcus beat Jeff Barber
Irving beat Steve Hallett
Ann Pocknell beat Dave Wallbank
Brian Lever beat Cynthia
Martin Barkwell beat Bob Parmley
Jimmi Wong beat Rachel Rhodes
John Wright beat Dave Gates
Pat Holly beat Paul Gilbertson

Then we went home having lost in the Consolation and the 1 pointer, with Peter Chan in the semi final and waiting noisily for his next opponent.

Michael will probably never ask me to do this again!

MC: Oh yes I will

Brian Lever pointed out to me that for the past couple of years a pattern has been emerging regarding the winner of the Liverpool Open. Last year Brian won it - and he was the 2007 British Champion, Ann won it this year and she is the current British Champion!

I (and a few others who have emailed me) didn’t attend this year due to the lack of accommodation available because of the Golf tournament and Tall Ships taking place the same weekend. I hope next year it doesn’t clash again - Sharen wants to go shopping!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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LIVERPOOL BACKGAMMON CLUB

presents

THE 14th LIVERPOOL OPEN

Saturday 25, Sunday 26 July 2009

Registration - Saturday: 10.00-10.45am to allow for a 11 am start.

(NB: Limited to 64 players only)

** Main Tournament ** Consolation **

**Last Chance ** One Point Shoot-Out **

** Sweeps ** Cash Prizes! ** Bar **

Fee: £25.00 includes Saturday Buffet

Entries after the deadline will incur an extra £10 additional fee
Venue: Liverpool Bridge Club, 7 Croxteth Road, Liverpool L8 5SE

(accommodation suggestions)

under 18 - £15 only

Details from

John Wright. 07931 553829 jpwright@blueyonder.co.uk

Peter Chan: 07940 554742 peedur8@hotmail.com

For catering purposes, pre-entry is required. Please make cheques payable to Simon Jones, 3 The Vineries, Liverpool, L25 6EU and forward prior to 19 July 2009

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Accommodation Suggestions

Within walking distance (30 minutes)

Blenheim Guest House
37 Aigburth Drive
Liverpool. L17 4JE
Tel: 0151 727 7380


Best Western Alicia
Aigburth Drive
Liverpool. L17 3AA
Tel: 0151 7274411
Fewer than 10 minutes in a taxi

Dolby Hotel
36-42, Chaloner St Queens Dock
Liverpool Merseyside. L3 4DE
Tel: 0151 708 7272

Campanile Hotel
Chaloner St
Liverpool Merseyside. L3 4AJ
Tel: 0151 709 8104

Formulea 1 Hotel
25, Wapping
Liverpool Merseyside. L1 8LY
Tel: 0151 709 2040

Travelodge Liverpool Central
25, Old Haymarket
Liverpool Merseyside. L1 6ER
Tel: 0870 0850950