Melbourne Matchplay and Greg Berry Cup, 7-9 October 2016

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Was great to catch up today Nino. Lachlan was very happy to get his medallion. Cheers to all the organisers :)

Was awesome to catch up with many of the parents and kids of the Greg Berry Jnr Comp. Greg's family and friends were there to watch 14 kids play some really good pinball.

The winner for the second year running was Zack Foster 
Second was my Son Zac
Third was Dylan

But the show was well and truly stolen by the youngest competitor - Kes. On the Saturday, during the adult comp, young Kes wanted to play pinball. He started a game in the middle of a round. We told his parents that a comp was on, but there would be a kids comp on Sunday. So on Sunday, the family returned and his brothers and sisters joined in the kids comp. He came fourth and he was really upset about it ! But I guess just watching the kids play pinball for an hour makes the day for us parents.

Zack Foster is an unbelievable talent. Mixes it with the best adults.

I will post pictures etc tomorrow, as I'm beat. But again, it was a blast to see everyone again. Thanks to the parents that brought their kids down for the comp, and thanks to Luke for doing the hard work organizing it.

The adult comp was won by Jordan Tredaway - at just 16 years old. Only a couple of months too old for the Junior Comp, but he won the adult comp. Fantastic kid. 

[ktm450]

Sounds like there is some up and coming young talent around 

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Sorry for the late update - So many photos on the day..

Friday Night - I didn't go Friday, so I'm not sure how the event finished up.

Saturday and Sunday - Melbourne Matchplay ;










Prizes - Trophies, Centaur Skateboard and CAAASH !





The WINNER - Jordan Tredaway - This young player just missed the cut for the Junior Event (over 16), but he won the Main event - An awesome pinball player 





Second Place went to Luke Marburg, and third to Stacy Borg

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Sunday - Greg Berry Junior Cup

The second year of this event - an hour is put aside for the young talent and kids new to pinball. Parents help out on the day, and Greg's family attend to observe proceedings.





Some competitors are so young, parent BYO their stools !








The playoff for 3rd Place - Dylan VS Kes





The playoff for 1st - Zack VS Zac





The defending Champ on his Championship Ball..





For the Second Year running, the Winner of the Greg Berry Junior Cup - Zack Foster 





On the right - Our Winner - Zack, in the center, 3rd Place - Dylan, and on the left, Zac





All participants and younger siblings received a medal on the day. Everyone is a winner 


Thanks to all the parents who brought their kids along. It was a great time had by all - looking forward to next year.

[robm]

Great photos and awesome to see juniors involved

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[pinnies4me]

Great stuff, terrific to see young ones at it, and even the overall winner so young too.