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TSAC Vote: Canadian Nationals
Acting as President on Eric's behalf I like to submit the following for consideration to the TSAC Executive for approval for how Canada will assemble the remaining spots on the Canadian team for the world cup, and how we will determine our National Champion.
Dear TSAC Executives, TSAC Members, and fellow Foosball players:
Please review my application to host the Canadian National Championships on October 2-4, 2009 at the Gateway Entertainment Center in Edmonton, AB. Executives, please accept this as an application to TSAC for a vote on the merit of Edmonton hosting this event in 2009.
If the vote is passed, we will determine the Singles, Doubles, Womens, Junior and Senior National Champions based on the results in this tournament. If someone who is not Canadian wins the event, the highest placing Canadian will be crowned as the national champion. If two are tied, they will have a playoff in a best of 5 format.
We would also like to determine 4 spots on the World Cup team, if a spot is declined then the spot should be given to the next highest placing Canadian that accepts the invitation to play on the National Team.
There are several reasons that we believe this tournament is fit to be named as the National Championships:
1. We are willing to guarantee payouts of at least $10,000 made up of the following
a. 100% payout of entry fees
b. Sleeman’s is sponsoring the event for $2,000
c. Gateway Entertainment is sponsoring the event for $2,000
d. The Edmonton Foosball Association is sponsoring the event for $1,000
e. We are planning on approaching other local businesses to attain more sponsorship
2. We are working out excellent deals with a hotel next door to the tournament venue.
3. We are planning an extensive awards ceremony dinner. At this dinner we will present the Trophies, Prize Money, and a Championship Ring to the first place finisher in open singles.
4. We have major media already eager to cover Table Soccer in Edmonton. Several news channels and the local sports radio channel will all cover the event leading up to and during the Championships.
5. Table 1 will have streaming Video onto a projected display for spectator viewing. Also the setup of the venue allows for excellent viewing spots for spectators.
6. We have a sound system available to be used for calling matches, hosting ceremonies, and making announcements.
7. We are in close proximity to the International Airport (15 min drive)
8. We are willing to have up to 20 tables depending on the expected amount of entrants
9. Gateway is also willing to pay the ITSF fee for running an ITSF Masters Series Event
We also are requesting the right to name this tournament after a sponsor if a sponsor is willing to pay for the name. We also would like to be able to make all decisions on the format of this tournament without having to follow other people’s guidelines.
As the Tournament Director, I am guaranteeing that this event can be not only biggest tournament in Canada this year, but truly a world class event worthy of naming our National Championships.
Regards,
Will Stranks
[TSAC Exec - this is where you have to vote to decide on which method will be used]
Please choose either A or B.
A. I agree that the Canadian Nationals should be run in Edmonton on Oct 2-4th according to the description in this thread to decide on who Canada's National Champions are and how the world cup team should be assembled.
B. I think we should choose our National Champions in another way and do not want this tournament to be used to decide either the National Champions or the World Cup team.
email your response to will_stranks@hotmail.com.
Dear TSAC Executives, TSAC Members, and fellow Foosball players:
Please review my application to host the Canadian National Championships on October 2-4, 2009 at the Gateway Entertainment Center in Edmonton, AB. Executives, please accept this as an application to TSAC for a vote on the merit of Edmonton hosting this event in 2009.
If the vote is passed, we will determine the Singles, Doubles, Womens, Junior and Senior National Champions based on the results in this tournament. If someone who is not Canadian wins the event, the highest placing Canadian will be crowned as the national champion. If two are tied, they will have a playoff in a best of 5 format.
We would also like to determine 4 spots on the World Cup team, if a spot is declined then the spot should be given to the next highest placing Canadian that accepts the invitation to play on the National Team.
There are several reasons that we believe this tournament is fit to be named as the National Championships:
1. We are willing to guarantee payouts of at least $10,000 made up of the following
a. 100% payout of entry fees
b. Sleeman’s is sponsoring the event for $2,000
c. Gateway Entertainment is sponsoring the event for $2,000
d. The Edmonton Foosball Association is sponsoring the event for $1,000
e. We are planning on approaching other local businesses to attain more sponsorship
2. We are working out excellent deals with a hotel next door to the tournament venue.
3. We are planning an extensive awards ceremony dinner. At this dinner we will present the Trophies, Prize Money, and a Championship Ring to the first place finisher in open singles.
4. We have major media already eager to cover Table Soccer in Edmonton. Several news channels and the local sports radio channel will all cover the event leading up to and during the Championships.
5. Table 1 will have streaming Video onto a projected display for spectator viewing. Also the setup of the venue allows for excellent viewing spots for spectators.
6. We have a sound system available to be used for calling matches, hosting ceremonies, and making announcements.
7. We are in close proximity to the International Airport (15 min drive)
8. We are willing to have up to 20 tables depending on the expected amount of entrants
9. Gateway is also willing to pay the ITSF fee for running an ITSF Masters Series Event
We also are requesting the right to name this tournament after a sponsor if a sponsor is willing to pay for the name. We also would like to be able to make all decisions on the format of this tournament without having to follow other people’s guidelines.
As the Tournament Director, I am guaranteeing that this event can be not only biggest tournament in Canada this year, but truly a world class event worthy of naming our National Championships.
Regards,
Will Stranks
[TSAC Exec - this is where you have to vote to decide on which method will be used]
Please choose either A or B.
A. I agree that the Canadian Nationals should be run in Edmonton on Oct 2-4th according to the description in this thread to decide on who Canada's National Champions are and how the world cup team should be assembled.
B. I think we should choose our National Champions in another way and do not want this tournament to be used to decide either the National Champions or the World Cup team.
email your response to will_stranks@hotmail.com.
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Permalink Reply by Will Stranks on -
The closing date for this vote will be Wednesday, May 27th, 2009.
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Permalink Reply by Will Stranks on
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Ok, results are in.
5 people voted, as acting president I could not vote, but Eric Dunn did vote because he was not the president during the time of this vote.
Julien: A
Todd: A
Earl: A
Eric: A
Jeff: A
So it is official now. The Canadian Table Soccer Nationals will be in Edmonton on Oct 2-4th. I will do an official announcement with more details soon.
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Permalink Reply by Eric Goodman on -
Just noticed that the event is now listed on the ITSF website as a Masters Series event.
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