2018-2019 Season

All

Good news, seems that we have secured the Central Auditorium from September 2018 to May 2019, every Friday from 7 to 10 PM, as usual.

I will send confirmation as soon as I get a contract in hand.

I will obviously need some help to move the tables during the fist week of September, will advise on that too after confirmation from the City.

Yvan


Club Update

To all

Progress!!  I have met with the city officials and visited the renovated Central Auditorium.   The space is the same size except for loosing 2 feet at the back left.  Nothing major.   They have added 2 large windows with light shades so hopefully the setting sun will not interfere.  The floor has been replaced and looks good.  Lighting had also been improved.

We have retained first right of refusal for Friday nights however discussion on pricing and rental of the storage room remain to be concluded.

If all goes well, we’re back on in September.

Will keep you all updated

Yvan

 

 


Club Update

All

Yes its been a while.  Usually no news is good news, well, not all the time.

The City has informed me that the Auditorium’s renovations were delayed and opening has been pushed to September.  I still do not know how many tables the new floor configuration will allow us to put on the area.  At the earliest, I will have more news in June.  We need to put all 5 tables on the floor to pay the rent, 4 wont simply do as we have to reduce the number of players in relation to the number of tables, simple mathematics.  Will see and advise you when I know more.

The tables are in great condition and still stored without cost to the club.  That is good.

We have looked at a few possible locations but unfortunately none were possible as the storage rooms were not available or location was simply too far.

The renovations to the church are also delayed, for up to 2 years.  So that is obviously no longer an option.

I know that these are not good news, but hopefully, we can play again in September.

Hope you are all well.  Have a good summer and keep practicing.

Yvan

 

 

 


Update on location search

All

To my regret, I am unable so far to find a new location for our club.  The renovations at the church have been pushed by a year due to legalities with city permits.  Therefore we must wait for the Arena’s renovations to complete, which is scheduled for March 2018.

The tables are well stored and will remain in perfect conditions until that time.

Yvan

 


Season ending meeting

All

Season has ended and the tables are now stored (thanks to Brad, Brandt and Walter).

What is left is our season ending party at the Judge and Jury at the corner of Walkers and Mainway at 9 PM for prizes and cold drinks… See you there!!!

 

Yvan

 


Friday May 12th session

All

Again, we had 5 tables to use as the renovations are obviously delayed.

Only 2 weeks left to get your name on the ladder!!

I will be seeing you on June 2nd as I am gone fishing.  Walter, Brad, Ben, and Brandt will setup and close the club.  Thank you!!

Yvan


May 5th session

All

Well, the city was late in their renovations, allowing us to have 5 tables once more.  will play it week by week.

The end of season is approaching quickly, therefore play your last games to climb up the ladder..

Remember, June 2nd 9 PM at the Judge and Jury..

Yvan

 


Important update

All

The city of Burlington has informed me that the Auditorium will be unavailable starting June 2nd 2017 up to March 2018 due to renovations.  As such, our last session at the Auditorium will be on May 26th 2017.

In addition and due to the renovations, we will be limited to 4 tables (from 5 tables) starting May 5th until May 26th incl. therefore we need to reduce the number of players from 17 to 14.  Considering that we average 18 players per session, this will be difficult but we have no choice in the matter as if we still function with 5 tables there is risk for injury due to limited space between tables.  Remember, maximum number of players will be 14 starting May 5th.

Obviously, this is yet another blow to our club.  I will continue trying to find a location for our 2017-2018 season as the church is stated to be available in September 2018.

Our season ending reunion will be on June 2nd at the Judge and Jury (Mainway and Walkers) at 9 PM.  Yes this is not a Friday that we will play but schedule is as it is.   As usual, drinks and snack food will be available and I will be giving away the end of season prizes.

See you on Friday.

Yvan