Awesome geof
I would like to know how people feel about the $20 singles entry fee? My reasoning for the $20 was that the higher entry fee might provide some motivation for higher level players to travel from out of state and come since the pot would be bigger, and since it's so far away the extra $10 wouldn't stop many people from coming since it's a bigger regional tourney. What do you all think? Should it stay $20, move down to $15, maybe down to $10? What do you think will be best for the community and/or attendance?
Also, I am working a lot of overtime at my job just to have money to front for the venue. I found out yesterday there is an additional $500 deposit that I get back after the tourney. I'll work and save money to make sure I can cover everything myself!
I am keeping all the venue documents, receipts, and proofs in a folder and will scan everything and keep everything totally public. Again, with the registration/venue money and such everything will be done in person and I won't be handling the money. The venue will be paid for up front by me and i'll just get reimbursed the day of. It's looking like the total venue costs will come close to $800, so if less than 80 people come, I am okay with taking the hit. It's worth it to try and get some credibility back and take a step towards getting some people the money back.
Hope to see you guys here! It will be a blast.