The first beach event from the makers of the Copa Cabana tournament. 10-15 pitches of coastal sand, a private bar, beach and stage for the entertainment. It's the complete package. Capacity of 500 so teams we'll be limited to around 32-40 teams.
It was a risky move when we first met with the folks in Ingoldmells at
Joe's Beach Bar and they convinced us to try and hold a beach
tournament that would occupy over 500m of typically heavily populated
tourist beach on a weekend in June.
As it turned out the biggest problems turnout out to be things like
portable shower blocks, organising camping on the sand, sorting a meal
package, going miles over budget with surprise costs and of course
dealing with the usual teams who are coming...then aren't...then
are...then aren't right up until the final hour.
The weekend itself played out as smooth as a tournament that's never
been run before at a completely new venue could have. We had two
massive parties, 6.5 pitches of quality ultimate, 31.5 teams, 200
balloons, 2 more showers than I paid for showed up, 2000 donated
freebies from our drink sponsors, 350 happy Ultimate players and a
very happy venue that said with enthusiasm that Ultimate players can
come back anytime.
The winners of the event were Mohawks over SeXXXXtravagant.
The plate was given to Demons although I heard afterwards that I was
misinformed and in fact Duracell won that plate final. Confusing
stuff. Demons if this is correct...you owe Duracell one Elvis
Collectable Plate.
Spoon went to the Codicote Sex Pathers along with the party award
thanks to their interpretation of 'Blue Hawaii' to mean Smurfs in
grass skirts.
Spirit went to ABH winning a close race with Disc-guise.
Directions
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Totally wicked.
Taxi ride from station a bit long and expensive on my lonesome :s Only other issue was having to wait an hour for the porta-showers to be topped up with water.
Otherwise brilliant. Really fun games, great spirits, solid parties, some of the best tournament food, and generally a great value tournament with an excellent atmosphere
Hey, I came across it sunday afternoon and quite enjoyed it thanks. Never seen it before, but i was soon clicking away with camera