Ahoj!
Like you we think there are not enough tournaments announced for 2024 so come to Prague in May, we are putting together a little something fun for you all to enjoy !
Sorry this is not a proposal for Euros or whbpc24, as we only have one small court and a lot of seriously fun rules change ideas for each games to spice things up…
It will likely be at our local court, parking can be arranged on site, we probably can host most of you (but TBC depending on nb of ppl), there will certainly be some food, bbq, quality Braník and other non-alcoholic refreshments available at the court!
Still more things to be confirmed: format, sign-up, registration date, number of teams etc… but for now save the date:
Sat-Sun 11-12 /05/2024
Prague Bike Polo
Perlitová 1834/29
140 00 Praha 4
https://maps.app.goo.gl/4sJFJUdXcGj9vM1d9
More details will be announced soon!
Registration link !
We’re going for a cosy tournament for up to 12 14 teams preferably to keep everyone comfortable, therefore there might be a lottery if necessary, it’s 3v3, and there can be 1tba player max per team.
There will be a few spots reserved for Prague teams (2/3 players).
Deadline for registration/lottery: Sun 24/03/2024 (gives over a month after that to arrange travels etc…)
Registration is closed.
(keep the link at the end of the form, you should be able to update your entry if things change)
We do not yet have a registration cost but don’t worry we will aim to keep it affordable.
Next update will also inform more on the tournament format and the fun rules we want to try out.
Any question, let us know.
One team had to cancel so their spot has been filled with a group of players from Prague, it will probably be a bit of a floating team with changing players as they are not all available during the whole weekend.
For the format, it will be à la Graz (for the ones who know), which means there will be two groups of Round Robin on Saturday: morning and afternoon (so you can explore the city or hang around watching how the fun rules play out), then Sunday some smaller and balanced groups and finally a top 6 single elim to wrap it up around 18:30-19:00.
We will split the 14 teams as equally as possible, so let us know if you have a preference for afternoon only if you need to travel on the day for ex.
You should have all been contacted regarding accommodation, shout if not or if your plans change.
Still working on registration fee, but we will accept euros so bring some cash change!
Food
There will be breakfast and lunch at the court + evening bbq on Saturday and Sunday. Cold beers and non-alco drinks also available at the court. Some supermarkets are fairly close to the court and are opened the whole weekend. There are some dishes at the court but if you bring your own it’ll make our lives easier.
Cycling
Heads up for cycling around Prague (or CZ in general), googlemap does not offer bicycle navigation.
Instead use Mapy.cz or Na kole Prahou (app or online map: https://mapa.prahounakole.cz/), be aware that some route recommendations can turn out to be quite intimidating as taking you on what could seem to be a highway (so look for more bike friendly alternatives)
Prague is quite hilly, so to come to the court it is generally simpler to ride along the river on the bike paths and go up the hill on Jeremkova street.
Parking
Parking is free in the area between Friday 8 pm to Monday 8 am. I’d recommend Perlitova street which is adjacent to the court but it is one way so you would have to go around the block to drive in it. There is a parking lot at the court (part of the sport centre) which is free for 15min to drop things off if that helps. btw we have a lockable house at the court so it will be possible to store your polo stuff overnight if needed.
Parking zones info
Parking map
Money
Registration fee will be 15euros, at the court you can pay in euros (in cash) for everything. (unfortunately not anywhere else)
Friday
On Friday afternoon/evening we will be at the court for pickups, beers and bbq.
Looking forward to see you there !
Team List and Groups:
| SAT Group | # | Team name | Player 1 | Player 2 | Player 3 | City 1 | City 2 | City 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM | 2 | Czech Him! | Daniel | Omayra | Mateen | Praha | Vienna | Vienna |
| AM | 4 | Beng Beng | Aldo | Turbo | Filip | Zg | W-wa | Zg |
| AM | 5 | Infusion Spasm | George | Lishka | Aislan | Berlin | Berlin | Utrecht |
| AM | 6 | Summertime Slavness | Tina | Peter | Anna | Vienna | Vienna | Vienna |
| AM | 7 | Trosky | Jonáš | Johanna | Frax | Turnov | Vienna | Praha |
| AM | 10 | Kdo brzdi, nevyhraje | Adam | Jirka | Alča | Praha | Pardubice | Praha |
| AM | 11 | 2 Czechs 1 Pole | Daniela | Kamila | Kuba | Praha | Praha | Vídeň |
| PM | 1 | Scheißverein | ben | Pevi | Schmö | Magdeburg | Magdeburg | Magdeburg |
| PM | 3 | Ctrl+Alt+Delete | Raphi | Olli | Pauberin | Vienna | Dresden | Graz |
| PM | 8 | The Rumble | Levin | Robert | Lette | Halle | Halle | Berlin |
| PM | 9 | Fischer Heinz | Lea | Moritz | Jonas | Graz | Graz | Graz |
| PM | 12 | Krystalis | Jenda | Kyncl | Eliška | Pardubice | Pardubice | Praha |
| PM | 13 | Polomáčenky | Štěpán | Petr | Bárt | Praha | Praha | Praha |
| PM | 14 | The Brokes | Eďák (/Tomáš) | Piotr (/Olda) | Pepa (/Dan) | Praha | Praha | Praha |
We’re looking for rule changes that will not create an extra advantage for A players.
