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TbS
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 Posted - 03/26/2018 : 15:05:48
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After talking with a few coaches the last few days, TbS has decided to roll out a new format for the Georgia Major Elite and the Spring Slugfest. This format is something new and I hope all of you will like it.
We will take a MAXIMUM of 8 teams per age group and start off right away with a double elimination tournament. This will make things exciting from the first pitch. We will do a "blind draw" on Facebook Live to set the match ups. We are also coming out with a new pricing format, $200 for ages 12u and under and $225 for 13u and 14u teams.
This is something different from the normal "pool play followed by single elimination" format and hopefully its something that will interest teams. Please contact Rick Goff at tbsinformation@aol.com for more details. |
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C-town
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Posted - 03/27/2018 : 07:35:42
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| Can’t beat that price |
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OPSOX
52 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2018 : 22:28:28
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What are the dates of these two events?
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TbS
278 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2018 : 23:34:39
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| Georgia Major is April 7-8 and Spring Slugfest is April 27-29 |
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oneZone
117 Posts |
Posted - 03/28/2018 : 10:14:18
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Originally posted by turntwo
Nice pricing, and I've been a TbS proponent for several years now, since my youngest first played in a TbS tourney. Straight double-elimination bracket can be good, making every game meaningful, unless you do the 'modified double-elimination bracket' (like U-Trip for their state tourneys), then this is nothing more than a 2 GG, and for $200, that's about the going rate-- no longer "nice" pricing.
I really like the idea of a blind draw straight into bracket play. The games mean a little more that way, as you say, plus pool play can be pretty hit and miss on the seeding.
But I would be surprised if TbS is talking about a straight double elimination bracket with only a 2GG. Even at $200, I think most teams would want a 3GG if they're gonna go to the trouble of playing in a tourney (a two-day tourney, at least).
Hopefully they're planning to do a 3GG bracket, or else I doubt this will be much of a draw for teams.
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TbS
278 Posts |
Posted - 03/28/2018 : 12:50:02
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It will be a straight double elimination from the beginning AND be a 3 game guarantee as well. Using this format, 6 of the 8 teams are guaranteed 3 games. The two teams that are 0-2 right off the bat will get a third game (consolation) against each other. Other than that, all other teams will get at LEAST 3 games and every game has meaning and purpose.
This only works with 8 teams and thats why we are limiting it to 8 per age group. If you get more or less than 8, then you are dealing with "byes" and then you have some teams getting an advantage. 8 teams means that everyone is on a level playing field. By the way, the 12u division is already full and closed for April 7 weekend. |
Edited by - TbS on 03/28/2018 14:37:19 |
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Stink
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Posted - 04/05/2018 : 13:37:07
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| TBS, has always been one of my favorite tournaments. They think outside the box and aren't afraid to do something a little different from everyone else. They always manage to offer the most baseball for the buck as well. |
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Stink
35 Posts |
Posted - 04/05/2018 : 13:39:40
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| What size fields do your 13u teams play on? 60/90 or 54/80 |
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TbS
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Posted - 04/07/2018 : 22:06:03
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| We offer both. We do 54/80 in spring and for the AA/AAA nationals in June. The 13u Travelballselect National Championships in June will be 60/90. |
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turntwo
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Posted - 04/10/2018 : 13:19:00
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| By far some of the best events we've ever attended. Actually getting to play AT East Cobb, great price point (I guess other directors pocket a ton?) Rules adhered to (enforced, rather than at anyone's discretion). Would recommend over any other tourney org in GA. |
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New pricing and format for TbS April events.
