Welsh National Championships 2024 - 13th & 14th January 2024 - Cardiff - Mankiz Wins

[TheShepherd]

We welcome one and all to the Welsh National Championships 2024!

We are pleased to confirm that following conversations with the NAF TD Stimme, the Welsh National Championships will be a NAF National in 2024 with the ELO boost that this comes with pending the end of year review - https://www.thenaf.net/tournaments/majors/

The key information

When:
13th & 14th January 2024

Where:
Firestorm Games, Sloper Road, Cardiff

Parking:
There is limited parking at the venue plus some on Bessemer Road which is at the crossroads a couple of hundred yards down Sloper Road from Firestorm games.

Allan's' printers is not open at the weekend and some patrons seem to use that on busy days, it is next to Firestorm Games but this is at your own risk.

There is also the large retail park just behind Firestorm Games by Cardiff City's stadium with a public path that connects to Sloper Road. Parking there is only for limited time and no return but you can park in the Asda car park there and pay for the day or weekend.

You can pay for this in advance here:
https://www.horizonspaces.co.uk/locatio ... 3581900158

We accept no responsibility for parking issues!

How much:
£32 for NAF members, £32 for new NAF members and your price includes free NAF membership for you but make sure you tell us!

All payments are to be made by paypal FRIENDS AND FAMILY PAYEMENT ONLY to welshnationalchampionship@gmail.com
https://paypal.me/welshnationalchamps

Refunds will not be possible from 1st January

What do you get:
6 rounds of Blood Bowl, food both days

What should you bring: Your team which must be painted to 3 colours minimum, based and WYSIWYG, proxies are allowed but must be themed to match as a team and positions must be clearly identifiable, a pitch, your dice, any relevant markers, tokens, templates and gifts for your lovely organisers and referees

Rules:
The latest GW ruleset will be used along with the latest spike. All teams approved by the NAF are allowed. Rounds will be Swiss as per the Tiebreakers and the tournament will be Resurrection so all players fully healed after every game

Team value:
1.2 mil

Team building rules:
Only teams in tier 3 may take stars and only once the team has 11 starting players. All stars are subject to the Highlander rule, if both opponents take Morg for example, they both sit out the match and fight on the sidelines as there can be only one. No journeymen, no special play cards and no mercenaries but all other inducements are allowed subject to the team restrictions. Each team will get a free Cheerleader

Skills:
Each team has 48 spp to distribute amongst its players. There are no random skills and no stat increases allowed but players can take singles, doubles and stack skills as per the spp cost in the Advancements Table

Deadline:
The deadline for payments and rosters is midnight on 31st December 2023.

Tournament Scoring:
3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 for a loss & -15 for conceding

Tiebreakers:
In order of head to head, strength of schedule, touchdown difference, casualty difference, chicken

Prizes:
Winner, Runner Up, Third Place, Most Touchdowns, Most Casualties, Stunty Cup Winner, Top Welsh Player, Best Painted

Timings:
All rounds will last a maximum of 2 hours and 15 mins and will be called by the referees should that time expire. If you or an official think that your game will not be completed within that time a time clock will be enforced and i’d recommend downloading one for your phone beforehand.

Schedule Day 1:
9-30 Breakfast and registration
10-00 to 12-15 Game 1
12-15 to 13-00 Lunch
13-00 to 15-15 Game 2
15-30 to 17-45 Game 3
18-00 Day 1 Close

Schedule Day 2:
9-30 Breakfast
10-00 to 12-15 Game 4
12-15 to 13-00 Lunch
13-00 to 15-15 Game 5
15-30 to 17-45 Game 6
18-00 Day 2 Close and Awards

Referees:
TheShepherd, Hobnail

Software:
We will be using Tourplay and will share the details soon. Please ensure that your NAF name and Number are listed against your Tourplay user account and are correct

Streaming:
We are pleased to confirm that Tier Three Podcast will be live streaming the event over the weekend and will share more details about this closer to the time

[TheShepherd]

The player list will be capped at 120 players. Paid in bold

0 - Hobnail
1 - BigMace
2 - MorgN_Pawl
3 - Greenstone
4 - Aaaardvark
5 - fullfatbeard
6 - MarkyMarc
7 - Nickson104
8 -Thulean
9 - kismet
10 - ThatAsianGuy
11 - 8ulldog
12 - FluffytheAlien
13 - scs.sam
14 - Son_Of_Wocky
15 - Nonumber
16 - AngryHobbit
17 - Ceetee
18 - Loynster
19 - GColeman76
20 - torquemada
21 - Vmcat
22 - TheChamap
23 - Danny
24 - ZeroesGiven
25 - Grumbledook
26 - Vulcano
27 - Hal9000
28 - Snarebear
29 - Redshirt15
30 - Whiskeymancer
31 - Barnacles
32 - amijp91
33 - BartK
34 - Spleggy
35 - Docminiature
36 - Shriyke
37 -
38 -
39 - Bluepill
40 - ThatOtherAsianGuy
41 - Scouseboy
42 - magicdave
43 - mookstar10
44 - JandyrColdheart
45 - Orcster
46 - Quackers
47 - BaseyG
48 - Taurean_beast
49 - AlloAllo
50 - IAMBATMAN
51 - PinkThunder
52 - stelthelf
53 - Fred
54 - 20phoenix
55 - Mournival
56 - BB_Jock
57 - Commander_Spragg
58 - Vacant
59 - ScampiScamps
60 - EDWIL
61 - Hendy
62 - Hopkins
63 - quaecenque
64 -
65 - loony
66 - bertmac
67 - Davemagic94
68 - BamBamBungle
69 - BBart
70 - Charliewooooo
71 - Megabog
72 - Dodge22
73 -
74 - Fesz
75 - mevans
76 - wabe2009
77 - Spooner
78 - thebeardedhound
79 - FleekyFly
80 - Yellow-Ox
81 - Matdub
82 - BanjoUnchained
83 - Teifion
84 - MATXUKADOR
85 - Justin_Park
86 - Dustbin89
87 - Icephoenix
88 - LPlateGamer
89 - Unsullied
90 - Bashman
91 - Cici
92 - BarryValleyBoy
93 - Aquiestamos
94 - G_Clark
95 - Mankiz
96 - Storas
97 - Fuel
98 - piratebear
99 - Dolce
100 - Jankis
101 - Everybodys_dead_Dave
102 - Cornish
103 - El_Spoonio
104 - Doddsy
105 - Fated
106 - Atlas04
107 - Lycos
108 - Doglobro
109 - bondy
110 - tankface
111 - Dingleberry
112 - Jayward
113 - fiskey7
114 - mintybiscuit
115 - matt_y
116 - Nightwing
117 - Colossol_Nobs
118 - Voodoo_Chilli
119 - Kowabungachunga
120 - deeferdan

Reserve list
1 - Bashto

[MorgN_Pawl]

Sign me up! Gotta defend most casualties somehow

[Taveuni]

Definitely in for this one please. Under Greenstone.

[Aaaardvark]

Yes please!

[Fullfatbeard]

Count me in. Will pay Friday

[nickson104]

Count me in!

[Tiki1985]

Sign me up please

[kismet]

I’m in!

[Angry Hobbit]

Interested.

[Bubblefuzz]

Stick me down please!
Really enjoyed last one.

[TheShepherd]

List updated

[Angry Hobbit]

Paid.

[Hellboy_]

Pop me down please boss and I'll pay shortly.

[TheShepherd]

Updated, happy Friday!