MATAMATA HOSTS FIRST WAP OF 2014

Each year a series of 6 tournaments, called the Waikato Area Pairs takes place around the region.
The are some great things about these tournaments:
a) They are "walk-in" so no pre-registration is needed;
b) It is only $10 a person to enter;
c) It is competitive, but not too intense - so for those who have played some lower grade tournaments, this is a great way to introduce yourself to the next level;
d) You can earn A points - just by winning a session and/or a day. Many junior and intermediate grade players have earned their first A points playing in one of these;
e) You can play as few or as many of the events as you like;
f) There is a prize for best non-Open pair at each round and overall prizes for best Open-Intermediate, Open-Junior, and non-Open (You have to play in 5 of the 6 rounds to be eligible for overall prizes).

Play begins at 10am and usually 52 to 56 boards are played so it finishes around 4:45. The schedule for this year is:

Sunday 16 February at Matamata;
Sunday 16 March at Cambridge;
Sunday 13 April at Waikato;
Sunday 25 May at Te Aroha;
Sunday 6 July at Morrinsville;
Sunday 3 August at Hamilton.

This event has really grown over the last few years and it would be great to see some Te Aroha players take part and come along to support Matamata in the first round. It is an enjoyable day and you might come home with a prize!
The full rules of the competition can be found in the WAP tab at the top of the page.