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leeds spt is my first spt...

boro_alboro_al Member Posts: 18
edited May 2011 in The Sky Poker Tour
Satellited into the leeds spt on 7th may (very excited) but have a few quick questions...

Are u e-mailed with a ticket or confirmation that you have registered for the tournament? Or do u just turn up on the day?

Does it start at 2pm or on the morning?

What is the friday night tournament on the 6th? And is it worth playing?

Will I be a bit a lonely becasue i dont know ANYONE that will be there as i'm not familiar with anyone on the site?

Finally how old are most people there as i am only 19?
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  • SPTSPT Member Posts: 5,648
    edited April 2011
    Hi well done for qualifying

    2pm in the afternoon is the start time

    No email confirmation but there will be a player briefing on this board about a week before the event

    Don't worry about not knowing anyone, they are a friendly bunch. If in doubt when you arrive just ask a member of Sky staff and they will introduce you to a few troublemakers lol

    Friday's comp is a £15 freezeout I think. Certainly worth playing both for a good laugh and for good practice

    Don't worry about being 19. I am only 18, so you won't be the youngest.
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  • boro_alboro_al Member Posts: 18
    edited April 2011
    In Response to Re: leeds spt is my first spt...:
    Hi well done for qualifying 2pm in the afternoon is the start time No email confirmation but there will be a player briefing on this board about a week before the event Don't worry about not knowing anyone, they are a friendly bunch. If in doubt when you arrive just ask a member of Sky staff and they will introduce you to a few troublemakers lol Friday's comp is a £15 freezeout I think. Certainly worth playing both for a good laugh and for good practice Don't worry about being 19. I am only 18, so you won't be the youngest.
    Posted by SPT
    thanks very much, could you just explain to me what exactly a "£15 freezeout" is, ive heard of freezeouts but never really known what they are haha! ...

    Also is there any particular "do's and dont's" i should know about and is there any particular dress code?

    You can probably i am new to the live tournament scene haha!
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  • SPTSPT Member Posts: 5,648
    edited April 2011
    Freezeout, you receive one lot of chips (in an SPT, 5,000) at the start of the tournament and when they have been lost you are out. As opposed to a "rebuy" where you can buy more sets of chips for extra money in the early stages

    Dress Code etc will be in the player briefing. Normal casual dress is fine
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  • boro_alboro_al Member Posts: 18
    edited April 2011
    In Response to Re: leeds spt is my first spt...:
    Freezeout, you receive one lot of chips (in an SPT, 5,000) at the start of the tournament and when they have been lost you are out. As opposed to a "rebuy" where you can buy more sets of chips for extra money in the early stages Dress Code etc will be in the player briefing. Normal casual dress is fine
    Posted by SPT
    Okay, thanks alot!

    See you at leeds! :D
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  • MAXALLYMAXALLY Member Posts: 17,618
    edited April 2011
    In Response to Re: leeds spt is my first spt...:
    Hi well done for qualifying 2pm in the afternoon is the start time No email confirmation but there will be a player briefing on this board about a week before the event Don't worry about not knowing anyone, they are a friendly bunch. If in doubt when you arrive just ask a member of Sky staff and they will introduce you to a few troublemakers lol Friday's comp is a £15 freezeout I think. Certainly worth playing both for a good laugh and for good practice Don't worry about being 19. I am only 18, so you won't be the youngest.
    Posted by SPT

    I think he was on about 'years', not stones Rich!  :)
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  • HITMAN_RVHITMAN_RV Member Posts: 8,688
    edited April 2011
    In Response to Re: leeds spt is my first spt...:
    Freezeout, you receive one lot of chips (in an SPT, 5,000) at the start of the tournament and when they have been lost you are out. As opposed to a "rebuy" where you can buy more sets of chips for extra money in the early stages Dress Code etc will be in the player briefing. Normal casual dress is fine
    Posted by SPT
    Never quite understood this bit !!!

    gl tho boro, u will enjoy, everyone is very friendly !!

    Not sure if am goin yet, better make me mind up quick tho !
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  • newtpotsnewtpots Member Posts: 7
    edited April 2011
    hi there, is there likely to be room for any non playing supporters aloud ?
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  • pomfrittespomfrittes Member Posts: 2,981
    edited April 2011
    In Response to Re: leeds spt is my first spt...:
    hi there, is there likely to be room for any non playing supporters aloud ?
    Posted by newtpots
       There will be m8. WP tonight, i will see you there, my 1st one as well.
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  • SUPERSNEDDSUPERSNEDD Member Posts: 910
    edited April 2011

    Have no fear about being new to the live game, there is often quite a few people in the same boat and we've all been there at some point.  Also, look for anybody with a sky label with their name on, I'm sure they'll be more than willing to help you out and settle your nerves, I always find a few vodka red bulls works for me.

    All the best in the tourney and the whole day out you'll certainly enjoy it and be chomping at the bit for the next one to come around, good luck.
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  • SolarCarroSolarCarro Member Posts: 2,273
    edited April 2011
    Mirror what Sneddy says above

    And look out for the Orange shirted TKP, we are a friendly bunch and keep the action going with fun SNG's later on

    Dave
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  • boro_alboro_al Member Posts: 18
    edited April 2011
    nice one, cheers guys :)
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  • yoyoyoyo Member Posts: 642
    edited April 2011
    i can still remember my first live event back in 2000 in dublins infamous jackpot club...it's was pretty nerve-wracking walking into such a lively cardroom & none of my mates could believe i was actually going to do it lol.
    i was 32 & probably one of the youngest guys in the room but i was made to feel very welcome & i was immediately hooked.
    i met marty smyth that night & over the next few months got to play in £20 re-buy comps with the likes of noel furlong, andy black, liam flood & padraig parkinson...happy memories.
    i'll be in leeds, do say hello!
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  • KeevilKeevil Member Posts: 108
    edited April 2011
    It will also b my first SPT boro... On the Friday night me and another player DTM have arranged to meet up if u fancy joining us your more than welcome... Always nice to get to know some people before the event actually begins! If you do just drop me a message and we can get somthing arranged mate! :)
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  • KeevilKeevil Member Posts: 108
    edited April 2011
    In Response to Re: leeds spt is my first spt...:
    It will also b my first SPT boro... On the Friday night me and another player DTM have arranged to meet up if u fancy joining us your more than welcome... Always nice to get to know some people before the event actually begins! If you do just drop me a message and we can get somthing arranged mate! :)
    Posted by Keevil
    P.S ...

    Your only 2 years younger than me!
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  • boro_alboro_al Member Posts: 18
    edited April 2011
    ive messaged you keevil!
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  • newtpotsnewtpots Member Posts: 7
    edited April 2011
    hi there, what is the blind structures usually, how many chips do you normally start with, and what is the prize money structure for these tournaments (not that it will apply to me lol)
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  • DAIBOOTDAIBOOT Member Posts: 522
    edited April 2011
    this was the last SPTStructure:Please note, times will be strictly adhered to and play will recommence even if all players are not in their seats.5,000 starting chips

    2.00pm  25-50

    2.30pm  50-100

    3.00pm  100-200

    3.30pm  15 minute break

    3.45pm  150-300    4.15pm 200-400

    4.45pm  200-400  25 

    5.15pm  45 minute buffet break

    6.00pm  300-600  50

    6.30pm  400-800 100

    7pm  600-1200 100     7.30pm  15 minute break

    7.45pm  800-1600 200

    8.15pm 1000-2000 200

    8.45pm  1500-3000 300     9.15pm 15 minute break

    9.30pm  2000-4000 400

    10pm  3000-6000 500

    10.30pm  4000-8000 500

    11pm  5000-10000 1000

    (break on hitting final table makes timings approx from around here)

    11.30pm 6000-12000 1000

    12am  8000-16000 1500

    12.30am 10000-20000 2000

    1am 15000-30000 3000Prizes:Payout will depend on the final number of players and will be available at the End of Level Two of the tournament after allowing for alternates for the first two levels of play.Assuming 160 runners, for the purposes of illustration, the payout would be as follows:1st £5000 2nd £3500 3rd £1700 4th £1200 5th  £850 6th  £750 7th  £650 8th  £550 9th  £450 10th  £300 11th-16th £175 
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  • CBukCBuk Member Posts: 3
    edited April 2011
    Anyone who has been to this venue will know there prob wont be enough room for the players, its tiny!! They normally only cater for 60 runners, last time i went to the fri night tourny there was only 18 runners. Gala or alea are much better tournys. My first SPT also, cant wait. see you all there.In Response to Re: leeds spt is my first spt...:
    hi there, is there likely to be room for any non playing supporters aloud ?
    Posted by newtpots
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  • SPTSPT Member Posts: 5,648
    edited April 2011
    It has 10 tables in normally

    An extra 5 tables going in, replacing the restaurant area

    So tiny is a huge exaggeration, it will be fine

    Yes the Alea is a lovely casino but they wouldn't do a 150 runner tournament for us. Indeed they struggled to do an 80 runner tournament for me previously.

    The Gala didn't want to host us

    So there's not a lot of point hankering after other venues that weren't feasible, is there?
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  • AmarieAmarie Member Posts: 448
    edited April 2011
    In Response to Re: leeds spt is my first spt...:
    It has 10 tables in normally An extra 5 tables going in, replacing the restaurant area So tiny is a huge exaggeration, it will be fine Yes the Alea is a lovely casino but they wouldn't do a 150 runner tournament for us. Indeed they struggled to do an 80 runner tournament for me previously. The Gala didn't want to host us So there's not a lot of point hankering after other venues that weren't feasible, is there?
    Posted by SPT
    If Sky are hosting it will be FANTASTIC!!!

    See you there 
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