1st Annual AZVJC Poker Tournament [Archive]

John_P

08-05-2006, 02:58 PM

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b239/0IIII0/azvjc_poker.jpg

Date: Saturday, August 12th, 2006
Time: 11am
Place:
Jaime's Home
1803 E. Loma Vista Dr
Tempe AZ 85282

PLEASE DRIVE YOUR JEEP!!! This is an official "run".

$20 Buy-in ($10 goes toward the prizes, $10 towards a charity to be announced)

No Limit Texas Hold'em

The buy-in is a "flat buy-in". This means the prize portion of the buy-ins (excluding the charity money) goes into a "pot" that pays out to the top finishers. Everyone will be issued the same amount of starting chips to play. The object of the tournament is to win all of the chips.

We will be paying out to the last three standing...Gift certificates (local sponsor to be determined) will be awarded in the following amounts (given we have at least 20 entries):

1st: $125
2nd: $50
3rd: $25

These gift cards are being sponsored by PERFORMANCE OFFROAD, thank you NICK!!!

The rest of the proceedsd will go to a charity.

I just want everyone to know that this would not have been possible without Jamie's help. I greatly appreciated his offer to host this event. We are asking that everyone that voted please sign up in this thread.

You may be wondering why the tourney is starting so early. Well it will also be a BBQ, so make sure to bring some food to grill and beverages.

On a final note we need the following to really make this happen:

TABLES AND CHAIRS. If you have some to donate or bring with you, please do!

PM either myself or Jamie with questions.

Thank you and good luck!

tyota

08-05-2006, 03:06 PM

I'll fork out some gift certificates as well as join in on the fun

tyota

08-05-2006, 03:07 PM

oh wait...................sorry I've got previous arrangements that day, I won't be able to attend but will still be more than happy to throw out some gift certificates :D

John_P

08-05-2006, 08:32 PM

I'll fork out some gift certificates as well as join in on the fun

Please PM...

Wind_Danzer

08-05-2006, 09:01 PM

What kind of poker are you playing? If it's basic 5 card, I'll throw down a few bucks to play.

Wind_Danzer

08-05-2006, 09:17 PM

Hey John,

If I remember corectly that date is the same day as the CK run. Might not get many people for this. My Jeep still has an axle seal issue so I don't plan to run CK but would love to see more then a few people show.

John_P

08-05-2006, 10:02 PM

That is the date of the Pre-Run. The official run is the weekend of the 19th. So I think we should be ok.

If this is a problem we could re-schedule.

Also, we will be playing Texas Hold'em, most likely no limit.

Wind_Danzer

08-05-2006, 10:16 PM

Texas Hold 'em sounds like 5 card when I was reading up on it. I should still be good.

Date seems good for me too.

Antman

08-06-2006, 11:21 AM

Well thats great. Thats the date of the next Crack's run also. What to do? Oh yea! CRACK'S! :D

You guys have fun!

RickBeer

08-06-2006, 11:56 AM

Well thats great. Thats the date of the next Crack's run also. What to do? Oh yea! CRACK'S! :D

You guys have fun!

Crack's run And I wasn't invited :mad:
I will be in Flagstaff the 11-13 mountain biking 26 mile loop 10 mile climb & 10 mile desent with a pucker factor of 7 I am told :cool:
I will have my camping gear maybe to a stop at the Crack's Saturday night IF I survive Flagstaff.
Steeler's have thier first preseason game Sat. night here in Arizona

John_P

08-06-2006, 11:57 AM

Well thats great. Thats the date of the next Crack's run also. What to do? Oh yea! CRACK'S! :D

You guys have fun!

Really? I didn't see it in the run section, so it must be one of those invite only runs. ;)

Jamie469

08-06-2006, 02:44 PM

Hey all, if we have to we can reschedule this again, but honestly there is going to be something going on every weekend, so I say we just go with it, and hopefully get a decent turn out. So for now, unless everyone in the club is going to the cracks run, lets still plan on it.

Just to explain a little more on the payout structure:

However many people we get @ $20 a piece, we take $10 of everyones buy in and it goes into a charity pool for whatever charity we decide on, $10 goes to the prize pool that you can WIN.

Lets say we have 10 people show up, $20 a piece X 10 people = 200 dollars total buy in, 100 goes to the charity pool, 100 to the prize pool. We can pay out multiple places in the tournament, so that there is more than one winner... for example $75 for first, and $25 for second. And I'm told that NICK from PERFORMANCE OFFROAD has graciously donated $100 to the prize pool in GIFT CERTIFICATES, which will be above and beyond the $10 from everyones buy in that goes in to the prize pool. (obviously these numbers will all be hammered out next saturday when we know for sure how many players there are. )

Please consider this tournament if you are not planning on the cracks run, it is going towards a good cause and it will be a good chance for all of us to meet & greet others in the club you may not have ever met.

If anyone has any questions, post them up and John or myself will do our best to answer them for you.

Jamie

Antman

08-06-2006, 04:33 PM

Really? I didn't see it in the run section, so it must be one of those invite only runs. ;)

Actually, the Cracks run is for some of the high country people, but I was going to post it early next week. If I post these runs too early I end up with 40 jeeps and the Cracks can only handle about 15 or so at a time. I am always open for a Cracks run when I am not on a trip. There will be a run just about every month till the snow flys. So if you want to come, convince me when a good time is.

:)

Have fun with your Poker event and hope you raise some cash. :D

Tom Schenk

08-07-2006, 03:17 AM

Crack's run And I wasn't invited :mad:
I will be in Flagstaff the 11-13 mountain biking 26 mile loop 10 mile climb & 10 mile desent with a pucker factor of 7 I am told :cool:

Fatman Loop? If you have time run up lower & upper oldham and take the catwalk. :eek: :eek:

ryan rich

08-07-2006, 05:54 AM

my cj can be a good charity hehehe:D i havent met many people that would be great fun ill see if im working that day or not

tyota

08-07-2006, 09:16 AM

we should consider taking the charity money and maybe hooking up the crown king volunteer fire fighters, considering its the week before you could work it out to be beneficial that way I think

Jamie469

08-07-2006, 10:06 AM

Thats the 1st and best suggestion so far, crown king FD has my vote.

John_P

08-07-2006, 10:36 AM

I myself was thinking more along the lines of soemthing with kids, but with the recent fires, I am sure the CKFD is an equally good cause.

FrenchChili

08-07-2006, 11:53 AM

I'm on the CK run that day, but I will gladly donate $20...

Tirith

08-07-2006, 03:36 PM

Woo hoo! Poker! Count me and my poker buddy into the mix (if you keep the date the same). :cool:

And PM or post if you need me to contribute any particular food or beverage. Otherwise, I contribute Diet Coke and Guiness. :D

Brian

John_P

08-07-2006, 03:56 PM

I think you might want to bring something to BBQ...

John_P

08-08-2006, 05:01 PM

Hey folks...don't forget to post up if you plan on stopping by for the tourney!!!

Calizonia

08-08-2006, 05:46 PM

If this is the "1st Annual AZVJC Poker Tournament", How did last years tournament go?
Or is this the "Inaugural AZVJC Poker Tournament?"

blackeyedt

08-08-2006, 07:54 PM

Are you planning on (over 21 people)agewise ??? If not, count me and my son (20) in...I can't seem to access the sign up page... talk to me....
Thx,bob

Jamie469

08-08-2006, 08:58 PM

nope, we have no age limit at my place, bring whoever, and some meat and beers (soda for the kid) =)
Not sure what the deal is on the sign up page, John?

As long as you're in on this page that will have to do for now, we can get a estimate count this way anyway. How many do we have so far for sure........

Me,
John,
Bob
& Son
Brian
& friend
Possibly Ryan Rich
possibly Wind Danzer

I would like to get more involved if we possibly can, post up if you're interested or have any questions, There will be plenty of prize money (gift certs DONATED BY NICK AT PERFORMANCE OFFROAD) and plenty of backyard BBQ and fun.

Like stated before, I need the usage of tables and chairs if anyone has them as well, they will be returned in the same condition they started.

John_P

08-09-2006, 08:53 AM

Oh you mean the old site? I will post it up...didn't even cross my mind!!!

John_P

08-09-2006, 08:55 AM

If this is the "1st Annual AZVJC Poker Tournament", How did last years tournament go?
Or is this the "Inaugural AZVJC Poker Tournament?"

Doesn't "1st Annual" imply the first of a tournament to be held yearly? :confused:

kkhop

08-09-2006, 10:24 PM

We will be there.

John_P

08-10-2006, 09:02 AM

Me,
John,
Bob
& Son
Brian
& friend
Possibly Ryan Rich
possibly Wind Danzer
kkhop

more????

John_P

08-10-2006, 03:53 PM

lets keep this alive folks!!!!

Wind_Danzer

08-10-2006, 04:30 PM

I'll let you know tomorrow if I'm a GO!!! I hope I am. :)

ryan rich

08-10-2006, 07:05 PM

can i just show up im going to work and i dont no what time i will be off shouldnt be to late though

ryan rich

08-10-2006, 07:13 PM

i dont know if u have a charity yet but my wife volunteers 4
volhttp://www.azdreamcatcher.org/

elevate

08-10-2006, 10:07 PM

I suppose I will scrounge up 20 bucks and come over and hand it to one of you. See you there. Rob

John_P

08-11-2006, 07:55 AM

Ryan, the tourney will start right around 11am. However, if we finish up and you come over, we can always play some cash games.

Jamie469

08-11-2006, 10:28 AM

Yep, or if you show up shortly after 11 we can get you put in to the game somehow or another.

Hey John, still didnt get any confirmations on tables or chairs, so if you could grab any & all you might have that would be awesome. How about chips, how are we doing there?

Alsoly, did you get those gift certs from Nick?

3rdly and most sadly, I ran over my phone last night, so I will try to get another one tonight, but there are no guarantees, fortunately the place is really easy to find, and you'll find 2 jeeps (white XJ green YJ in the front) so just walk in and start yellin for somebody. If anyone needs directions I recommend mapquesting the location, but you can try and call me at 515-778-9249 and I will hopefully find a phone that will work for me this eve. We are going to try and start at 11, but if we need to wait a few extra minutes for some people that will be fine, (just try to call if you will be late)
don't forget to bring drinks and grillin items all:

Jamie

tyota

08-11-2006, 10:30 AM

just come on by and pick em up

Jamie469

08-11-2006, 10:37 AM

how late are you open tonight nick?

John_P

08-11-2006, 12:41 PM

Unfortunately I don't have any tables and chairs, except my dining room ones, to offer up. I do have a couple of camp chairs.

Can anyone help us out here?

How many do you think we will need Jamie?

Also, regarding chips, I was thinking on picking up 300 or so this evening. Will this be enough?

Jamie469

08-11-2006, 01:28 PM

Camp chairs are good, thats pretty much what I'll be providing as well, I may have access to about 5 chairs total, will try to round up more. Can also probably secure a card table along the lines as well, so if someone could bring a folding card table or something thats easy enough to haul along that would be great, otherwise, we'll make due with what we have. Chairs are my main concern. If you pick up 300 chips, that probably will be enough John, combined with what we already have that is.

Jamie

LOST TJ

08-11-2006, 01:34 PM

John_P

08-11-2006, 02:37 PM

John, i have 5 or 6 plastic patio chairs if you want to borrow them. You'll have to come get them though. Let me know. Cya

Where are you located? anc can I pick them tomorrow morning, say 10ish?

LOST TJ

08-11-2006, 03:23 PM

Pm'd you directions.

elevate

08-11-2006, 04:15 PM

I can bring along a card table.

John_P

08-11-2006, 04:16 PM

Great so we have some chairs...I think I will ask my neighbor if he has one to spare...

I would think that at most, two tables would be ok for the numbers...maybe what 7-8 people per table...should be nice.

John_P

08-11-2006, 04:17 PM

Thanks elevate!

ryan rich

08-11-2006, 04:43 PM

ive got three tables and some camp chairs two tables r a little smaller 1 is bigger
and it folds not sure if im gonna make it but if u want the tables or chairs let me no 480-227-9163 thx

JPCooler

08-11-2006, 06:28 PM

I haven't been on the board in a while and I wish I would have seen this earlier. I won't be able to stay and play but I'll drop by and but some $ in the pot and donate a cooler for the prizes!

Greg

Wind_Danzer

08-11-2006, 07:17 PM

Ok, I'm good to go but I don't have any chairs or tables. :(

John_P

08-11-2006, 08:11 PM

I haven't been on the board in a while and I wish I would have seen this earlier. I won't be able to stay and play but I'll drop by and but some $ in the pot and donate a cooler for the prizes!

Greg

That would be great Greg!!!

We need more people folks! More people = LARGER DONATION!!!

John_P

08-11-2006, 09:29 PM

I have just secured a table and 4 chairs.

John_P

08-11-2006, 09:31 PM

More prizes!

JPCooler as generously donated a cooler!

Bes ure to check out his website! www.JPCooler.com

Thank you!

Allen

08-11-2006, 10:30 PM

I love Texas Hold'em, but I'm gona be stuck at work this weekend :(

John_P

08-12-2006, 12:14 AM

Everyone works on the weekend!!! AH!

Anyhow, Ryan Rich kindly donated some chairs. Thanks Ryan!!

blackeyedt

08-12-2006, 08:17 AM

Sorry to say, but my son and I won't make it..He got called in to work this am and I got hit with a list of honey do's longer than my arm!! (Not my wife's fault, just a bunch of stuff that has to get done today)... So have fun and we will make the next one!! Bob J

John_P

08-12-2006, 10:26 AM

Just a reminder, we have great prizes and an awesome charity...

Come if you can!

ijestares

08-12-2006, 11:28 AM

thinking about coming but will be running a bit late is that cool? Will I still be able to buy in?

Wind_Danzer

08-12-2006, 10:01 PM

John and Jamie,

Thanks for putting this together!!! I had fun and it was nice meeting a few new faces. Congrats to the winners, sadly I was not one of them.

FrenchChili

08-12-2006, 10:49 PM

Pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ryan rich

08-13-2006, 01:13 AM

Pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

x2 on the pics

sorry i couldnt make it u no how i told u i should be off in time well i didnt leave work till 5 pm :( :( :( then had to go rescue a buddy any way glad to hear it was a good time

elevate

08-13-2006, 11:00 AM

Thanks x2 to John and Jamie. Had a great time. Good to meet everybody too. John and his wife took some pics, so Im sure they will be below soon, Ill be the goofy lookin one.
Rob

Jamie469

08-14-2006, 08:20 AM

Thanks for a good time on Saturday everyone, I am now the proud owner of the (2nd prize) JPCOOLER, I have never seen anything like it before, as everyone who was there could tell, I was pretty darn excited about it. If you haven't already, check out his site at http://www.jpcooler.com Thank you again for supplying that prize!!! Another thank you to Nick for supplying the gift certs to his shop PERFORMANCE OFFROAD, Rob got 1st place, and is now the proud owner of $100 dollars to Nicks shop.

I'm happy to report that we were able to raise $90 for our charity, the crown king volunteer fire fighters!!!!

It was great meeting everyone, and I hope to see you all again on a trail really soon, thank you for coming.

Pics to come soon.. johns wife?