Slitherine

We cordially invite you to take part in The Northern Classic 2019, sponsored by Forged in Battle.

Location: Magdalene Centre, Eccles, Manchester, M30 8JD. This is situated a mile from the picturesque Worsley village and the M60 motorway. There are several reasonably priced hotels/guest houses nearby.

Date: Saturday/Sunday, 30th November/1st December 2019.

Period/Armies: Any army, any book from 500BC to 500 AD. (Allies must be taken from within this time period.)

Points: Players to choose three lists: one each of 800/850 & 900 points and can use the 800 and 900 points once and the 850 points twice, as they see fit. Before each game each player writes down which list they will use, then both reveal this at the same time.

Table size: 6 x 4.

Format: Two three hour fifteen minute games Saturday, starting 9.00 am and 1.15 pm; same on Sunday. Swiss 35-0 scoring system.

Umpire: Dave Ruddock.

List Checker: Phil Powell: FoGAMlists@bhgs.org.uk

Prizes: Trophies will be awarded for 1st to 3rd places. After deducting the cost of the room and trophies, the balance of the entry fees will be used to provide Forged in Battle vouchers for a prize draw, with all players eligible to take part.

Thanks to a generous discount from Forged in Battle (and if all places are taken) the prizes will be as follows:

1 x £100.00 voucher; 2 x £75.00; 2 x £50.00 and 4 x £25.00, so nearly half the players will take home draw prizes.

Entry Fee: Early Bird entry fee: £25.00 (maximum 20 players). After 1st August: £30.00.

Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-nort ... 8399101284

We will get in touch to arrange payment.

I've entered this to support our friends in the North.

Anyone else from down South going?

10 so far. Looks like 50-50 to the untrained eye...

A couple of questions
Can I choose Han Chinese for my 850, Sassanid for my 900 and Skythian for my 800?
Where is the picturesque part of Worsely

Same list, different points.

Where is the picturesque part of Worsely

Worsley Green, by the side of the Bridgewater Canal...

And roe green. And beesley green, to complete the three "greens"

Food will be available at the Northern Classic (30th November / 1st December), but THIS MUST BE ORDERED PRIOR TO TURNING UP!!!

Can you please let me know if you'd like any of the following (specify Saturday / Sunday or Both):

Breakfast (both days): Bacon Sandwich - £1.50.

Lunchtime (£2.50 each):
Saturday - Homemade Chilli con Carne with rice.
Sunday: Homemade Corned Beef Hash.

Freshly made sandwiches, including salad if required (all £1.50 - please specify white or brown bread):
Egg Mayonnaise
Tuna Mayonnaise
Prawn Mayonnaise
English Roast Beef
Honey Roast Ham
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese and Honey Roast Ham
Salmon & Cucumber
Salad

A selection of additions such as ketchup, brown sauce, mustard, onions, beetroot, red cabbage, etc will be available with any of the above.

Tea, coffee and chilled cans will be available all day.

What's the latest for lists ,
David

And could you remind us of the format now that we have 5 games please? I can't find your email so it would be useful to post it here too.

Thanks

Games will be as follows:

2x800
2x850
1x900

Thanks Dave - and the deadline for lists?

I suppose asap since has 3 times the lists to check this time, Lynda's is in
David

Game times:

Saturday
Game 1: 09:00 - 12:00
Game 2: 12:30 - 15:30
Game 3: 16:00 - 19:00

Sunday
Game 4: 09:30 - 12:30
Game 5: 13:00 - 16:00

Army lists in by 15th November.

Thanks Dave, both ours are in now .
Looks like we will have to bring the indigestion tablets, half an hour for lunch
David

You haven't ordered lunch yet?

Time to name and shame, lists still outstanding:

Brian Espie - Tried to enter an army from 1040AD

Leaving just 2 people on the naughty step!!!!!!!
Now 1.

Personally, I'd prefer just two games per day...

.Time to name and shame, lists still outstanding:

Chris Tofolos - The organiser!!!
Brian Espie - Tried to enter an army from 1040AD

Sent you my list yesterday, Phil! Just sent again...