News Updates
| Last Year in the First Division there was a shoot out what is this and how does it work? | All it means is that in the first division players will go down from Top 16,(Sat a.m.) to 8 (Sat p.m.)to 4 (sun a.m.)to the top 2. These two then play one single game to see who wins the title. The top placed person chooses who they want to play the shoot out with first, it can be anyone from their division except a partner who they have played the last three events with. If they have only played one with a person then they can still chose them.This allows for a Grand Final and its easier to understand in regards people watching. This final match will only decide the top two places. |
| Is it still Side Out Scoring | Yes we are going to stick with that until I am not the TD anymore and some younger person wants to change it, I like to keep this format in memory of what a great game we used to have. |
| I have never played Croyde how does it work? | On the Sat' morning you will be in a pool with three other players in a division determined by your results from last years ranking points. You will play three matches side out scoring to 15 pts,(17pt cap) one with each player. The person who has the highest points wins the pool and you will finish in a position 1-4 in your pool. Any ties will be played with a game of Volis to 5pts rally point scoring. Then on Saturday afternoon in Division 2 downwards you will play in another pool of four players, this will give you a ranking within your division from 1-16. If you win your pool in the morning you will play for the title in your division, if you come last in the morning you will play off for places 13th-16th in your division. | I usually play in the A event but this year I cant see that on the EVA entry form? | This year you enter the competition and you are placed in the category relating to last years EVA VEBT ranking points, ratings and finishes. If you think you will not be in the category you wish, four wild cards per division will be allocated |
| Can you explain how to enter as I am not sure what to do? | Fill in the entry form details Croyde Entry including who you wish to play with on Sunday, click to add to basket and then proceed to checkout, where you will enter card details and then you will receive within minutes confirmation of your payment by email from the EVA. THIS ONLY ENTERS YOU AS AN INDIVIDUAL YOR PARTNER NEEDS TO DO THE SAME... |
| How many players will be in each division? | This year 16 players will be placed into each division, therefor we may have more divisions than in previous years. |
| I dont have a partner can I still enter? | Yes, this year you can enter as a sinlge person, if you want to play on Sunday see FAQ below. |
| Is there a limit on the number of players in the event? | There is a limit of 192 people |
| How do I apply for a wild card? | If you think based on last years results you will be ranked in the lower divisions then please check the box on your entry, if you would also like you can send an email to Denise Austin, tournament director or the EVA There is a possibility of four wild cards per division. |
| I usually only play on the Sunday can I still do that and where do I find the entry? | The entry is on the EVA page and is the 'Sunday League'only entry form.You can pay on the day if you havent had chance to enter, please email Denise to confirm your entry |
| How will I know which division I am playing in? | We will try to get the final seeded list on the VE site however the wild card skype call took about four hours last year thanks to Laurie and Mark from the Beach Commission which was done on the Thursday evening so you might just have to wait until Saturday morning |
| How will I know my entry if accepted? | You will receive an email to confirm payment from the EVA and your name will be on the Croyde Entries list asap |
| Will I still be playing on Sunday? | Yes the format for the competition will stay the same, all players will play the King and Queen of the Beach on Saturday and the Sunday League/Pool/knockout will carry on the same. |
| What happens in the AAA (1st Div), does it still continue on the Sunday? | Yes the 1st division will be the only one that the top 4 players will still be playing. All others will finish on Saturday and they play with their regular partner on the Sunday |
| I never get my entry in on time and you have always managed to find space for me will you be as flexible? | last year we extended to 24 courts 192 people and the event is capped here. We do have a reserve list and onthe day we usually find space but it cannot be guaranteed |
| Can I enter late? | Yes, you will probably still have to call VE first, the online entry will then be opened up for you |
| I dont have a partner for Sunday but want to play what do I do? | We will have a sign up board for male and female players just sign up and let them know which court you can be found on with your telephone number and turn up Sunday morning |