ALL AUSTRALIA / NZ Tournaments

[Babs]

Hi! In case you're not aware every now and then I send out a 'shout out'
about tournaments coming up in the calendar.

Just recently, The SandGroper Cup in Perth absolutely put most tournaments
to shame with their well run, awesomely stocked (prizes) and greatly
marketed tournament with over 30 coaches.

DICE
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I now have the new colour dice. They are Yellow with
blue symbols! If you have no idea whatI'm talking about - they are the 'gift' block dice you get with membership from www.thenaf.net

NAF prize support
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I'm pleased to see a boom of Blood Bowl tournaments happening world wide -
but it is definately sweeping Australia as well (Come on NZ!)
As a result, there is a change to the way the NAF sponsor tournaments.
Previously in AUS, prize support was linked to the number of NAF coaches who
attended. However, due to the fact that many coaches attend a plethora of
tournaments (Yes GardenGnome I'm talking about you and the Carnage Crew!)
this method of sponsorship has become unsustainable. As a result I have
negotiated for the prize support to be linked to NAF signups at each
tournament. This may mean a reduction of the NAF prizes at tournaments.

The good news is that NAF tournaments world wide have NEVER had such a level
of support - and we continue to recieve a higher involvement in tournaments
than every other country around the world - and if you don't believe me ask
around.

So sneaky old me encourages you to think about when you renew your NAF
membership and if you have been doing so online (through www.thenaf.net )
to consider signing up at a tournament so we receive more $$$ towards prize
support.

Upcoming Tournaments
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GenCon Oz: July 3 - July 5 Location: Brisbane
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Run in the evenings so that you can get the most out of GenCon - this
tournament is set to be unique.
Runs from 6:30 to 11:30 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. It is
listed as 3 separate events on the GenconOz site - choose all of them.
'old school' Standard progression tournament using LRB 5 and 1Mill gold coin
start.
brisbanebloodbowl@gmail.com
www.genconoz.com


Eucalyptus Bowl: July 26 and 27 Location: Sydney
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Eucalyptus Bowl has always been the largest tournament in NSW by far. Join
in the fun and help us make it even bigger in 2008!
Rules: 6 game LRB 5.0 resurrection tournament, with TV 125 teams (including
skills and inducements). Maximum of one skill per player, no stat increases
or doubles. One of the prizes available will be a Portable Custom Board
made by Virral specially for the event. Check the forums (via the website
link) for more details!
6 games over 2 days
Location: Earlwood-Bardwell Park RSL (opposite the Bardwell Park train
station), Sydney
Format: 6 games, LRB 5, Resurrection, 1.25mil teams (including skills and
inducements). A maximum of one skill per player, no doubles or stat
increases.
Cost: $30 before July 1st, $40 in July or on the door.
There is a limited edition awesome 'Ozzie' mini suitable for Blood Bowl -
only available there, as well as awesome prizes.
http://eucalyptus-bowl.doubleskulls.net/

Greenstone Cup: August 2-3 Location: Auckland
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The Greenstone Cup is building momentum again this year. Christian
Schwager is at the helm and can be emailed at schwager@solitudo.com for
further details, or visit http://www.solitudo.com/bloodbowl/ for their new
website.

MOAB: October 3-5 Location: Southern Sydney
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Run again by Sangraal (Bill Murphy), this tournament looks set to boom.
Set in Sylvania heights this is a great atmoshpere tournament with good
beer, good games and lots of stalls to view in between games.
The ruleset is World Cup style with resurrection and 1.2 Mill start.
Email: Williamjosephmurphy@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.motherofallbattles.org/

Southern Shrike Bowl: October 11 and 12 Location: Adelaide
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Southern Shrike Bowl is a 2 day resurrection Blood Bowl tournament
being held near Adelaide on Oct 11 and 12. The inaugural running of the
tournament will be a first for South Australia and the Tournament
Organisers hope to make this a highlight of the tournament calender for
years to come. Tickets are $40. For more information, visit
www.freewebs.com/southernshrikebowl or contact Michael on 0412 986 363.

Mountainbowl: November 1st or 2nd weekend (to be confimed with Venue)
Location: Blue Mountains - 40km west of Sydney
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Run again by the Carnage Club this tournament looks set to grow.
Set in Blaxland this is a great atmosphere tournament with good beer, good
games in a Pub enviroment
The ruleset is semi open for discussion on AusBowl - Progression TV 1.00
Email Creature on ynmorris@tpg.com.au
Phone Gnome on 0439 705 989

CanCon: January - Australia Day Long Weekend Location: Canberra
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Australia's Blood Bowl Nationals! With a record 51 coaches last year - this
is THE tournament on the Blood Bowl circuit. Counted as the only Major
tournament by the NAF in the southern hemisphere, this is the must attend
Blood Bowl tourney. Run my Clay for the second year running, it is bound to
continue it's success.
clay.meteyard@gmail.com
Website: www.cgs.asn.au

Conquest Cup: April 12-13 Location: Melbourne
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Will be LRB6 If this is released by then. 5 rounds highest placed wins
progression tournament, random matchup no swiss. 1mill gp starting teams,
BBRC clarifications only used not changes, Trophy for Match and
Sportmanship, all naf member vs naf member games will be recorded on here
and contribute to rankings Inter and Aus! The overall convention runs from
10/04/09 to 13/04/09 so take a look lots of other games you can play as well
( Website may not yet be updated to 2009 details so keep checking ) Site is
close to Tram stops, and Train stations and has ample parking.Melbourne High
School is located about 15 minutes away from the Melbourne CBD. Come one
come all we really hoping to grow this fun and friendly tourney and look
forward to seeing you there!
joekano@bigpond.com
www.conquest.asn.au



LASTLY - AUSBOWL
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If you have been wondering why the 'rest of the world' tab on the NAF
website has been so quiet - here's why.
http://www.ausbowl.com
It's a fantastic website and well patroned by Blood Bowlers from all over
Australia and NZ. So get signed in and get posting!

Any questions?
Reply!

=-) Babs.