27-08-2017, 05:50 PM
(This post was last modified: 27-08-2017, 05:51 PM by George Neave.)
(27-08-2017, 10:38 AM)JMcNicoll Wrote:(25-08-2017, 04:00 PM)George Neave Wrote: I have a question about the prizes. On the entry form (page 2) I see the non-restricted section (i.e. Masters) is a qualifier for an event to be held in Largs next year. I also see the prizes for this event next year. Then on page 3 the entry form goes on to detail prizes in Kirkcaldy for the "grade restricted events". What I do not see anywhere is detail of prizes for the non-grade restricted (i.e. Masters) event in Kirkcaldy. Is this is an error on the form? Can someone please clarify. Thanks
From Gary McPheator
Sorry for the late reply George, I can't post on the notice board at the moment as I am temporarily not a CS member and I don't have guest status to post. I will outline the concept behind the Masters when I can post again shortly, but to answer your specific point there is no cash prizes for the Masters Qualifyer at Kirkcaldy, only places at the Masters at Largs are on offer for those who finish in the top third of the section. These places are of course do not incur any other entry fee, so players who qualify will be getting 10 games for their money, as well as a chance to win bigger cash prizes at Largs.
If anyone wants additional information with regards the Kirkcaldy Congress in the next few days while I am still unable to post, please email me and I can stop hassling John to post on my behalf.
With regards,
Gary
Wow. No prizes for winning the open but prizes for winning the grade restricted sections. That is one of the craziest and worst ideas I have ever heard. I wonder just how many 2000+ players will be rushing to Kirkcaldy for this one! Not me, that's for sure. Personally I was in process of entering when I noticed something was not right. Kirkcaldy is commutable from Edinburgh. Largs is not. So making a trip to Largs for possible prizes simply doesn't cut it. Personally I will NEVER play an event that offers no prize in the open while offering prizes in the lower, grade restricted sections. I suspect I am not alone on that front! Come on guys, you got to offer parity prizes at the very least to the top section if you want folks to play, otherwise why bother?