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- Sun Jan 29, 2023 9:28 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Safeguarding at and around co-events
- Replies: 68
- Views: 9169
Re: Safeguarding at and around co-events
Hi folks, I've just caught up on this thread after being advised to do so by several people at COLIN this weekend. I really appreciate the thought and effort many of you have put in to trying to improve the safety of event organisers. This care for one another's wellbeing is the best thing about our...
- Tue Jun 14, 2022 2:51 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: FOCAL Finals 2022 and Milton Keynes Open
- Replies: 45
- Views: 11251
FOCAL Finals 2022 and Milton Keynes Open
It's been a long season but in November we will finally bring it to a close and crown the FOCAL 2020-22 Champion! Date: Saturday 26th November 2022 Venue: Novotel Milton Keynes, Saxon St, Leyburn Ct, Heelands, Milton Keynes, MK13 7RA ( map ) Admission: £10 (preferably by PayPal , please; other means...
- Sat Jul 10, 2021 9:10 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: FOCAL Code of Conduct
- Replies: 38
- Views: 18839
Re: FOCAL Code of Conduct
Hey folks, Callum here. The FOCAL Code of Conduct is now live. I'm not a lawyer or in any way trained in formal writing so I'm sure it's not the most articulate or watertight thing you've ever read but I think it does a good job of establishing that FOCAL will not accept certain behaviours that thre...
- Sun Jun 27, 2021 2:03 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: New Chairperson for Focal Countdown
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2223
New Chairperson for Focal Countdown
After three and a half years, Jeff Clayton will step down as chair of Focal on 30 June. Callum Todd will take over the reins from 1 July. Jeff organised his first tournament in Leicester in 2008 and spent several years establishing new partnerships with venues and other Countdowners, to help develop...
- Sun Dec 08, 2019 7:58 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: FOCAL Finals -- Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, 23 November 2019
- Replies: 37
- Views: 26259
Re: FOCAL Finals -- Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, 23 November 2019
Highlights of the Grand Final now available in this round-by-round video (12-13 mins):
https://youtu.be/e2IZz2llBTY
https://youtu.be/e2IZz2llBTY
- Sat Nov 16, 2019 9:49 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: FOCAL Finals -- Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, 23 November 2019
- Replies: 37
- Views: 26259
Re: FOCAL Finals -- Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, 23 November 2019
31 signed up now. Last few places!
- Thu Nov 14, 2019 5:56 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: FOCAL Finals -- Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, 23 November 2019
- Replies: 37
- Views: 26259
Re: FOCAL Finals -- Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, 23 November 2019
And last year's champion, Jonathan Wynn, will be joining us, so there will be a handover of the trophy.
- Wed Nov 13, 2019 7:22 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: FOCAL Finals -- Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, 23 November 2019
- Replies: 37
- Views: 26259
Re: FOCAL Finals -- Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, 23 November 2019
Thanks Conor.
One and all can now consult the full and abridged versions on www.focalcountdown.co.uk/blog.
All of our Top 8 took up our invitation to take part; grateful that everyone involved is able to take time out to come and contest our fourth Finals event.
One and all can now consult the full and abridged versions on www.focalcountdown.co.uk/blog.
All of our Top 8 took up our invitation to take part; grateful that everyone involved is able to take time out to come and contest our fourth Finals event.
- Wed Nov 13, 2019 7:56 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: FOCAL Finals -- Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, 23 November 2019
- Replies: 37
- Views: 26259
Re: FOCAL Finals -- Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, 23 November 2019
Conor - What data would be of most interest in a bitesize table?
- Tue Nov 12, 2019 10:29 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: FOCAL Finals -- Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, 23 November 2019
- Replies: 37
- Views: 26259
Re: FOCAL Finals -- Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, 23 November 2019
All of the Top 8 have accepted our invitation to take part in the Finals, and confirmed that they will be joining us.
Admissions motoring along nicely in the last few days, and we still have more places available.
Admissions motoring along nicely in the last few days, and we still have more places available.
- Sun Nov 10, 2019 7:40 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: FOCAL Finals -- Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, 23 November 2019
- Replies: 37
- Views: 26259
Re: FOCAL Finals -- Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, 23 November 2019
20 now confirmed, signed up for Wolverhampton in a couple of weeks. Places still available!
- Wed Nov 06, 2019 7:16 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: FOCAL Finals -- Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, 23 November 2019
- Replies: 37
- Views: 26259
Re: FOCAL Finals -- Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, 23 November 2019
For those staying around after the event (close down by 6pm), George has made a booking at the nearby Rosso E Nero Restaurant for 20 people at 7pm. If you're interested, please consult the à la carte menu... https://www.rossoenero.org/a-la-carte ...then email jeff@focalcountdown.co.uk to book your s...
- Thu Oct 31, 2019 7:30 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoBra (Essex) -- Saturday 2 November 2019
- Replies: 49
- Views: 36791
Re: CoBra (Essex) -- Saturday 2 November 2019
The White Hart have advised they will open early for us to watch the rugby final, but breakfast will be served as normal in their restaurant for guests only. Would anybody like to arrive for 9am?
- Sun Oct 27, 2019 8:17 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: FOCAL Finals -- Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, 23 November 2019
- Replies: 37
- Views: 26259
Re: FOCAL Finals -- Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, 23 November 2019
Just a few weeks away from our Finals now. We will also be able to announce the Top 8 straight after the end of this Saturday's tournament in Braintree (www.focalcountdown.co.uk/braintree2019, places still available). Molineux provides a central location, free parking on-site, short distance from Wo...
- Sat Oct 26, 2019 2:24 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoBra (Essex) -- Saturday 2 November 2019
- Replies: 49
- Views: 36791
Re: CoBra (Essex) -- Saturday 2 November 2019
Let's have a debate, what do you think the asterisk is?
Original post updated with curry list.
Original post updated with curry list.
- Sun Oct 20, 2019 7:06 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoBra (Essex) -- Saturday 2 November 2019
- Replies: 49
- Views: 36791
Re: CoBra (Essex) -- Saturday 2 November 2019
Sure can do, Ronan. Name goes on the list once payment is received.
- Sat Oct 19, 2019 1:14 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoBra (Essex) -- Saturday 2 November 2019
- Replies: 49
- Views: 36791
Re: CoBra (Essex) -- Saturday 2 November 2019
Cheers Gev. I'll add you both to the list.
And yes, feel free to say on here if you want in on curry night.
And yes, feel free to say on here if you want in on curry night.
- Sun Oct 13, 2019 2:24 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoBra (Essex) -- Saturday 2 November 2019
- Replies: 49
- Views: 36791
Re: CoBra (Essex) -- Saturday 2 November 2019
@Toby - And it's absolutely fine, thank you for doing that.
@Fiona - Thank you for your admission monies, entry list now updated.
@Fiona - Thank you for your admission monies, entry list now updated.
- Sun Oct 13, 2019 8:08 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COBLA Co-Blackpool 2019 Saturday October 12th
- Replies: 14
- Views: 25662
Re: COBLA Co-Blackpool 2019 Saturday October 12th
Well done Mark, Tracey & co on a successful event. The karaoke in the evening looked a blast! If anyone would like to write a recap of the gig for the FOCAL blog then please get in touch.
- Sat Oct 12, 2019 2:27 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoBra (Essex) -- Saturday 2 November 2019
- Replies: 49
- Views: 36791
Re: CoBra (Essex) -- Saturday 2 November 2019
Volunteering?
- Sat Oct 12, 2019 2:26 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: FOCAL scoring system
- Replies: 57
- Views: 55988
Re: FOCAL scoring system
That is how it works, sum of the points in up to eight events. Highest finishing position at a single event would then be used in the event of a tie (this appears as a column on the league table).
- Sat Oct 12, 2019 12:04 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: FOCAL scoring system
- Replies: 57
- Views: 55988
Re: FOCAL scoring system
Thanks for the input. We'll make the switch after the Wolvo Finals so the two Lincolns in January 2020 will be the first to use the new method. As per Gev's point, the top end of the scoring range for an event will be 1000, out of preference for integers. And to answer Tim's point, a player's best r...
- Sat Oct 12, 2019 11:49 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoBra (Essex) -- Saturday 2 November 2019
- Replies: 49
- Views: 36791
Re: CoBra (Essex) -- Saturday 2 November 2019
Three weeks to go! </nudge>
www.focalcountdown.co.uk/braintree2019
www.focalcountdown.co.uk/braintree2019
- Sat Oct 05, 2019 3:30 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: FOCAL Finals -- Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, 23 November 2019
- Replies: 37
- Views: 26259
Re: FOCAL Finals -- Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, 23 November 2019
Facebook page is now live -- search "FOCAL Countdown 2019 Finals & Molineux Open".
- Wed Oct 02, 2019 8:10 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoBra (Essex) -- Saturday 2 November 2019
- Replies: 49
- Views: 36791
Re: CoBra (Essex) -- Saturday 2 November 2019
One month to go now! £12pp or two for £20.
PayPal: jeff@focalcountdown.co.uk .
PayPal: jeff@focalcountdown.co.uk .
- Wed Oct 02, 2019 8:06 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: FOCAL scoring system
- Replies: 57
- Views: 55988
Re: FOCAL scoring system
So without resorting to a poll -- rather, to keep this well rounded conversation going -- how do we feel about introducing Gev's points system in January 2020?
- Sun Sep 22, 2019 4:04 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: FOCAL Finals -- Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, 23 November 2019
- Replies: 37
- Views: 26259
Re: FOCAL Finals -- Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, 23 November 2019
The venue has a large, free car park.
- Sat Sep 14, 2019 9:09 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: FOCAL is looking for volunteers!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2346
FOCAL is looking for volunteers!
FOCAL is the unofficial circuit for Countdown tournaments across the UK and Ireland. It is run by volunteers who book venues and organise different themed events which are generating repeat interest and growing in popularity. We run tournaments in community halls, churches, hotel conference suites…...
- Tue Aug 20, 2019 7:36 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: FOCAL Finals -- Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, 23 November 2019
- Replies: 37
- Views: 26259
FOCAL Finals -- Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, 23 November 2019
Two tournaments, another showstopping end-of-year Finals Day… Date: Saturday 23rd November 2019 Venue: Molineux Stadium, Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton WV1 4QR. Admission: £10 (preferably by PayPal, please; other means on request). Doors open: 10am, for 11am start Presented by: Jeff Clayton and Ben W...
- Sun Aug 04, 2019 10:05 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoBra (Essex) -- Saturday 2 November 2019
- Replies: 49
- Views: 36791
Re: CoBra (Essex) -- Saturday 2 November 2019
Original post now updated to include confirmed sign-ups so far.
- Thu Jul 11, 2019 7:51 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoBra (Essex) -- Saturday 2 November 2019
- Replies: 49
- Views: 36791
CoBra (Essex) -- Saturday 2 November 2019
FOCAL comes to the market town of Braintree in Essex this November — and this will be the last event on the 2019 circuit before the FOCAL Finals three weeks later. Date: Saturday 2 November 2019 Venue: White Hart Hotel, Braintree, Essex CM7 9AB [ see on map ]; [ website ]; B&B accommodation ava...
- Wed Nov 07, 2018 3:26 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Birmingham Open & FOCAL Finals - Saturday 24th November 2018
- Replies: 8
- Views: 14466
Re: Birmingham Open & FOCAL Finals - Saturday 24th November 2018
Our Top 8 are confirmed as:
1. James Robinson
2. Bradley Horrocks
3. Tracey Mills
4. Zarte Siempre
5. Tim Down
6. Jonathan Wynn
7. Graeme Cole
8. Tom Cappleman
Full details on how to sign up are available on the FOCAL website.
Thanks
Jeff
1. James Robinson
2. Bradley Horrocks
3. Tracey Mills
4. Zarte Siempre
5. Tim Down
6. Jonathan Wynn
7. Graeme Cole
8. Tom Cappleman
Full details on how to sign up are available on the FOCAL website.
Thanks
Jeff
- Thu Nov 01, 2018 4:33 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Birmingham Open & FOCAL Finals - Saturday 24th November 2018
- Replies: 8
- Views: 14466
Re: Birmingham Open & FOCAL Finals - Saturday 24th November 2018
Just a reminder -- there is no lunchtime buffet at this year's event, but there is a big Morrisons a short walk along the Hagley Road . Additionally, there is a Pizza Hut, Costa and Starbucks all within walking distance. You are welcome to bring your own food from home, to consume in our venue room ...
- Sun Sep 23, 2018 11:33 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Birmingham Open & FOCAL Finals - Saturday 24th November 2018
- Replies: 8
- Views: 14466
Re: Birmingham Open & FOCAL Finals - Saturday 24th November 2018
Confirmed entrants (36) James Robinson* Mark Mills Tracey Mills* George Armstrong Bradley Horrocks* Nathan Pace Tom Cappleman* Jonathan de Souza Ramesh Patel Tim Down* Callum Todd Stewart Gordon Sarah Bladon Martin Thomas Graeme Cole* Mark Murray Richard Priest Jen Steadman Steven Anderson Tim Hard...
- Wed Sep 12, 2018 10:03 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Birmingham Open & FOCAL Finals - Saturday 24th November 2018
- Replies: 8
- Views: 14466
Birmingham Open & FOCAL Finals - Saturday 24th November 2018
Two tournaments, one showstopping end-of-year Finals Day… Date: Saturday 24th November 2018 Venue: The Plough & Harrow (Best Western), 135 Hagley Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B16 8LS Admission: £10 -- preferably by PayPal, please; other means on request Doors open: 10am, for 11am start Presented...