November 28 – December 2, 2017
Registration is now closed
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VENUES:
Vancouver Racquets Club
& VLTBC
THE HANDICAP SYSTEM
- As in past years, the combined age of the team is the handicap.
- Those over 100 will get 1 plus point for every year over 100 up to a maximum of 9 points per game. Teams with less than 100 will get minus points for every year under 100. Games are to 18 points, no set.
- Those over 75 will get 1 plus point for every year over 75 up to a maximum of 8 points per game. Teams with less than 75 will get minus points for every year under 75. Games are to 15 points, no set.
- All women competitors receive a 5 year bonus.
- All minus points must be used in first three games and spread equally between games.
- Plus handicap teams must specify prior to the start of each game what handicap they will use in that game.
CALCUTTA AUCTION:
Tuesday, November 28th at 7:30 pm – All entrants must attend! Dinner will be served.
EXHIBITION MATCH:
Tuesday, November 28th at 6:00pm
DRAWS (Gamble 75 & Gamble 100):
Matches commence on Wednesday, November 29th, 5 pm at VRC, 6 pm at VLTBC
* If 5:00pm is too early, please indicate on entry form
SOCIAL:
Tuesday, November 28th @ 7:30pm in conjunction with Calcutta Auction. Dinner will be served.
Saturday, December 2nd @ 5:00pm – prize presentation, snacks following Finals.
ENTRY FEE:
$65 (includes GST and a $20.00 donation to Autism Speaks Canada per racquet)
One event per player
Entry fee includes tournament souvenir
ENTRY DEADLINE:
Friday, November 24th @ 7:00 pm sharp
VRC, 4867 Ontario Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 3H4
Entries limited to first 16 teams for both the Gamble 100 and Gamble 75 events
TOURNAMENT CHAIRMEN:
Brian Covernton, Steve Lawton
The Gamble 100 Doubles Tournament in memory of Ross (the Rabbit) Gamble