Northeast WI Pinball Tournament Sat. May 31st 2014 Appleton, WI. One Spot Open!

I wanted to make an official announcement that I will be hosting the first ever Northeast WI Pinball Tournament on May 31st

Registration will open tomorrow, Sunday March 16th at 1pm CT.

The event, at the moment, will be limited to 36 people due to space constraints.

12 machine qualifying, one attempt per machine.

16 player double elimination playoff in groups of four.

Lightning Flipper Mini Tournament.

More details on the website: https://sites.google.com/site/northeastwipinballtournament/

Thanks for Looking.

Tom.

#2 10 years ago

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It is great to have another local tournament for WI folks! Will be signing up.

#3 10 years ago

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Sounds good, Tom. I think the link posted above has part of the text cut off.

#4 10 years ago

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Quoted from Eric_S:
Sounds good, Tom. I think the link posted above has part of the text cut off.

Thanks Eric. Fixed it.

#5 10 years ago

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Registration now Open.

#6 10 years ago

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15 minutes and we are half full. 15 spots left.

#7 10 years ago

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Quoted from TomGWI:
15 minutes and we are half full. 15 spots left.

That's awesome. Is it Tom or is it pinball?

#8 10 years ago

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It's not fun without Pinball or Tom or Ken for that matter.

#9 10 years ago

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ItsOnlyPinball

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I am excited about the tourney and thanks for hosting Tom! Ken is coming? Even better....Ken is the man!

#10 10 years ago

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Ken is coming.

18 registered. 12 spots remain.

#11 10 years ago

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TomGWI

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20 registered. Just 10 more spots.

#12 10 years ago

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Thanks for hosting Tom, can't wait for the big day!

#13 10 years ago

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Quoted from pinball4ever:
Thanks for hosting Tom, can't wait for the big day!

Thanks Todd.

We are down to 7 spots now.

Tom.

#14 10 years ago

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Whysnow

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Thanks very much Tom! Very excited that WI is killing it with events this year! Hope lots of WI guys decide to attend.

Will this event be a foreshadowing for the 2014 SCS? Have you gotten the official nod yet to host this year?

#15 10 years ago

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I emailed Josh after the tournament. He basically said we were working on moving the WI SCS around the state in the following years (alternating different locations). He said a lot of states are doing the same. No official nod but said it sounds like a great location to host. I would still love to host if all works out but right now just want to concentrate on putting on a great NE WI tournament.
Tom.

#16 10 years ago

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I'm in! Looking forward to finally making it up to one of your events, Tom!

#17 10 years ago

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Quoted from u2sean:
I'm in! Looking forward to finally making it up to one of your events, Tom!

Yeah you are!

Only 5 spots remain, 25 registered.

#18 10 years ago

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Only 2 spots remain. Once I have the final 2 I will generate a waitlist if someone drops out.

Tom.

#19 10 years ago

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Whysnow

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This thing better sell out in under 24 hrs...

I am more excited for this event than almost any other up to this point!

#20 10 years ago

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Bummed I'm scheduled to work that weekend, but will help out if I can get out of it.

Sorry, but someone else will have to play poorly in my place!!

#21 10 years ago

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Quoted from tullster:
Sorry, but someone else will have to play poorly in my place!!

Done.

#22 10 years ago

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And only one spot remains!

#23 10 years ago

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TomGWI

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We are currently FULL! Will add people to waitlist. May open a few more spots but no promises.

Thanks everyone. It's my pleasure to put it on.

#24 10 years ago

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I ordered some nice plaques last night for the top 8 and a 1st place trophy for the lightning flipper bat mini tournament.

I have to start working on some sponsors for prizes.

#25 10 years ago

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Whysnow

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any ringers coming in from out of state?

#26 10 years ago

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I'm really looking forward to your tournament Tom! It's amazing how much competitive pinball in Wisconsin has taken off recently. A couple years ago you would have had trouble filling all 30 spots, and here you're full up in under a day. -Mike

#27 10 years ago

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Quoted from Whysnow:
any ringers coming in from out of state?

Yes, but I don't call them ringers. I call them fellow pinheads.

#28 10 years ago

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That was fast! Well I am going cuz I am on the "Staff"

#29 10 years ago

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Quoted from MikeS:
I'm really looking forward to your tournament Tom! It's amazing how much competitive pinball in Wisconsin has taken off recently. A couple years ago you would have had trouble filling all 30 spots, and here you're full up in under a day. -Mike

Thanks Mike. I am glad you are coming. It will be a good time.

Quoted from Whysnow:
any ringers coming in from out of state?

Really a great field of players.

State Champ is planning to come, 10 of the top 15 at WannaBowl players including 1st and 2nd place.

I might not even make the playoffs at my own tourney.

#30 10 years ago

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Quoted from tmac:
That was fast! Well I am going cuz I am on the "Staff"

Thank You, Thank You, Thank you.

Chris will do score tallying as we did at WannaBowl.

#31 10 years ago

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Quoted from TomGWI:
Thank You, Thank You, Thank you.
Chris will do score tallying as we did at WannaBowl.

As long as you feed me and let me touch your Enterprise, I'll do anything you want.

#32 10 years ago

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Quoted from Jediturtle:
As long as you feed me and let me touch your Enterprise, I'll do anything you want.

Oh is that what we're calling it now.

You can play STLE anytime.

#33 10 years ago

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Quoted from TomGWI:
Thanks Mike. I am glad you are coming. It will be a good time.
Really a great field of players.
State Champ is planning to come, 10 of the top 15 at WannaBowl players including 1st and 2nd place.
I might not even make the playoffs at my own tourney.

Nice to see! Art and Jason should just move to WI permenantly for the pinball. Both are great guys. I hope Jason represents WI well at nationals.

#34 10 years ago

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Quoted from Whysnow:
Nice to see! Art and Jason should just move to WI permenantly for the pinball. Both are great guys. I hope Jason represents WI well at nationals.

Both are great guys. Always enjoy talking to them at tournaments. Glad they are making the trip.

#35 10 years ago

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Trophy for first place for the Mini Tournament.

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#36 10 years ago

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A few of the Main tourney plaques.

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1 month later

#37 9 years ago

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TomGWI

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Tournament has been moved to May 31st.

I am adding one more spot so of you are interested in attending send me PM.

Trophies are being changed to reflect the correct date.

Tom.

#38 9 years ago

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Quoted from TomGWI:
Tournament has been moved to May 31st.
I am adding one more spot so of you are interested in attending send me PM.
Tom.

PM sent

#39 9 years ago

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Quoted from Whysnow:
PM sent

Got it.

Looks like spot has been taken. I am waiting on another reply from a person on the waitlist. If he doesn't want the last spot I will post another available but as of right now we are full.

1 week later

#40 9 years ago

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Had a guy who has to work so I have a spot open if anyone is interested please send me a pm

#41 9 years ago

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I've been practicing with my new training partner. Better watch out

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#42 9 years ago

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Quoted from MikeS:
I've been practicing with my new training partner. Better watch out

I did a little bit of a different training program on TRON with Trophy tonight. Luckily it will not result in a glass warmer.

#43 9 years ago

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Still have one spot open if anyone is interested in joining the fun.

Glad to see you practicing Mike. I haven't yet this week. Damn kids and their baseball games.

#44 9 years ago

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Quoted from TomGWI:
Still have one spot open if anyone is interested in joining the fun.
Glad to see you practicing Mike. I haven't yet this week. Damn kids and their baseball games.

I have two baseball games (son) and then a party with my wife's coworkers (ugggggg) after that or I'd join in on the fun. Hope it goes well.

#45 9 years ago

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Quoted from davewtf:
I have two baseball games (son) and then a party with my wife's coworkers (ugggggg) after that or I'd join in on the fun. Hope it goes well.

Totally understand Dave.

#46 9 years ago

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Quoted from TomGWI:
Still have one spot open if anyone is interested in joining the fun.
Glad to see you practicing Mike. I haven't yet this week. Damn kids and their baseball games.

I haven't got much practice in yet but getting better at playing one handed (when holding him) and playing in Tommy "blinders" mode with Theran on the glass blocking my view of the flippers For the tourney will you supply a baby to use in competition or is it "BYOB"

#47 9 years ago

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It is definitely BYOB. With three kids in baseball right now, I commented to my wife this morning that I am glad we don't have a fourth right now.

#48 9 years ago

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Still looking to fill the only last spot.

#49 9 years ago

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Bump for Tom.

Great to see things like this so close to home. Wish I was home to take part.

Chris

#50 9 years ago

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