The 2025 O2C Doeberl Cup is starting a little later this year (17th April), due to the phases of the moon. I normally start tracking entries 8 or 9 weeks out, so as to prepare for how much equipment, arbiters, furniture etc are needed. As of today the total entries have just passed the 100 player mark, which is a good start for the tournament. Last year we had over 400 players (in the main events), and increasing that number would be fantastic.
The other thing I start tracking around this time are the emails that ask us to ignore the rating restrictions so they (or more commonly their child) can be admitted into the Premier. The number seems to be up this year from previous years, including emails from people who were told no last year, but thought they'd give it another shot (in one case the player concerned then simply refused to play in a lower section). Again, the rules here are quite clear. No exceptions :)
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