Melbourne Matchplay Championship & Greg Berry Junior Cup

[Toads]

I had a great time and the event was run very well.
Watching the kids play Sunday morning was great as this is where the pinheads of the future start and I must say there's some young talent out there.
Promoting a junior event like this gets more young people into the hobby and without them the hobby would cease.

Nino, im sure Greg Berry would be proud of the work you put into this.

Now for the main event, the matchplay comp, congratulations goes to Nino for taking out first place. Well done.

[pinnies4me]

Well done Strangeways, sad I couldn't make it, my girls are on notice they are playing next year!

[oldskool1969]

Would like to see some pics if possible? Good one

[pinball god]

Being on holidays meant I couldn't be there but was watching the live scores on the internet. I was barracking for you mate (even though I know a few of the top contenders there) throughout the event. When I saw you playing kiss and twd I thought here's a sure 1st place but sadly no. I enjoy comps but this one was more a marathon for you guys. Still a great result finishing mid field, and Marco did really well

[Brunswick Brawler]

Great to see someone's debut pinball comp come out with a win, that being Nino.

Also nice to note who came second. Jordan Tredaway is only 15 years old.  He has been doing consistently well in comps this year.  He does NOT have a pinball machine at home!  So to be one of Melbourne's top players is outstanding.

Here is how well he has done this year in competition: http://www.ifpapinball.com//player.php?p=34917

[pinball god]

My apologies and congrats to Nino. I thought Saturday's results were it when checked late on Sunday. What a great comeback, wish the Eagles did the same in the afl

[Caveoftreasures]

Well done on a great event Nino.
Greg would be very proud for sure.
Seems like a excellent success.
Thanks for sharing.

[ktm450]

Sounds like a great event, congratulations Niño!

[oldskool1969]

need photos please! especially of the best game ever GI 

[Toads]

need photos please! especially of the best game ever GI 

How do i place pictures on a thread ?

[oldskool1969]

via attachments on reply and you can up to 4 as long as they are not too big.

[Strangeways]

Sorry for not updating the photos etc.

The Greg Berry Junior Cup was won by Zack Foster. Second was Jordan Tredaway and third was Jordan's younger Brother (Sorry I can't remember his name). Special mention goes to Jennifer, who was younger than most competitors, but she could play pinball as well as most adults. She scored the highest individual score on Jack*Bot up until that point on Sunday. Jordan played the best ball of the comp on Jack*Bot on Sunday.

All the kids that participated had fun for 2 hours. It was well attended and most of the kids were there just to take part in the event.

This is the First Place Trophy. There was a "first Runner Up" and "second runner up".



Here are some of the kids for a group photo ;





The WINNER - Zack Foster ;





Second Place - Jordan Tredaway





Third place - Jordan's Brother (hopefully someone will remember his name)





Both Jordan and Zack played in the main competition. Jordan made it into the final, and finished second. The deciding game was played out on Gilligan's Island.


We look forward to having this competition every year and I encourage pinheads to bring along their kids - It was great fun for all involved and it is run professionally.