official website >>>
https://sites.google.com/site/wilastchance2013/
"WI last chance 2013" is the last opportunity for competitive pinball players to earn points towards the IFPA WI state championships for 2013.
See current rankings >>>
http://www.ifpapinball.com/ranking_view.php?id=51
I thought it would be fun to have one last shot to shake things up and see where they fall for 2013.
Per IFPA regulations an event must be open to the public, advertised on the IFPA calendar at least 30 days prior to the event, have a website, and be on a weekend in order to be eligible for full annual event status (base value of 25 points). If this year goes well then this will become an reoccurring event held on the last weekend of every year.
WI last chance will be held on Saturday December 28th, 2013 with qualifying from approximately 8am to 2pm and playoffs held at approximately 2:30pm.
This event is open to the public but will be held at a private residence.
Due to the constraints associated with limited space of being held at a private residence this tournament will have a single-attempt qualifying round. Man vs. Machine. 1 play per game!
Format:
Preregistered players will be assigned a designated time (between 8am and 2pm) and will play through a set number of games (likely 5 or 6 games; announced at a later date) in succession.
Players will play a single qualifying attempt on each available game.
Players will also play a single attempt on a mini-tournament game (no playoff for mini-event game; only for more points).
Players are asked to play through all games and then promptly exit so other competitors can make their way through each game.
We can suggest a few other local pinball establishments to go hang out if you think you may make playoffs later in the day; it is in Madison so lots of fun stuff to do/see while you wait.
Player's scores on each game will be ranked from top to bottom and ranking points assigned using the IFPA scoring on Scott's Pinball tournament manager. Combined ranking points used to seed all players.
Top 8 seeded qualifiers (results posted to this website to notify those who qualify for playoffs) will be invited back for playoffs >> expected to start at ~2:30pm.
Playoff format is 4-player games, double elimination, inverse seeding, games randomly assigned by officials, player order selected by highest seed on each 4-player game.
Anyone not making playoffs will be assigned a finishing place based on final qualifying rank.
Playoff finishing position will determine final placement for those in playoffs.
Rules:
Players MUST preregister and prepay admission for the event! Registration will close approximately 2 days prior to the event if space is not filled before hand. Space is limited to 40 people at this time (approximately 3 people playing every 20 mins).
Players will be emailed an address, directions to the private residence, and a designated play time following the close of registration (i.e. on or before Dec 27th) Event is located in Madison, WI but exact address only provided to preregistered players.
Players registering will not know their assigned play time until the final directions email is sent out. You may be selected to play as early as 8am, as late as 2pm, or any where in between for qualifying. By preregistering you accept this fate and fees are non-refundable. Players may request an earlier or later start time, but there are no promises. Officials will do their best to accommodate requested times.
Players must show up to check-in 5 minutes before start time. If you are not checked in by your assigned start time then you may be disqualified (sorry but we need to keep things running smoothly and if you show up late then others would have to wait later).
Players returning for playoffs must watch the website and return to play by 2:30pm (adjusted time will be updated to website as things may change on the day of the event). Players not returning for playoffs on time may be disqualified. Officials will make every effort to contact players that make playoffs, but it is still the responsibility of the player to keep an eye on things and to return on time. If possible, scores will be updated to the website throughout the day.
Prizes/certificates/trophies awarded to the top 4 players after playoffs.
50% payout to players for main event. 50% payout to host to cover food/beverages/trophies/cleaning up.
Registration:
Must preregister by emailing Hilton at [email protected] and sending a GIFT paypal payment of $20.
When you register, please provide:
1. GIFT payment
2. Your Full NAME
3. Your phone number and preferred email address
4. Your preferred time to play (i.e. earlier or later in the day)
You will receive a return email confirming you are registered.
You will receive directions and an assigned play time a few days prior to the event.