The annual Halloween party hosted by the wonderful Brenda at her condo in the Pool house Cabana. See specific parking instructions with address.
Please read everything below. Tournaments are for ONLY for intermediate and advanced players, no beginners or people learning to play, and they are fast paced unlike our social nights. Also, since they are are in people’s homes, we DON’T allow any NEW members, whether they know how to play or not, to attend until they attend social nights for a reasonable amount of time so we can get to know you and feel comfortable having you in our homes, I’m sure you can understand this rule. Your name will be removed if you haven't attended a previous event. If you've attended socials for a while and would like to attend a tournament, contact Ann or Margaret. You are always welcome to host a tournament to get involved in them. Just let an organizer know and she will set it up the date and run it.
If this is your first time at a tournament, Ann and Margaret will need your phone number and you will need theirs. Please send it to us through messages. They need it to be able to contact you, if you're running late, or a no show (have to cancel last minute). We count on everyone who signs up for each tournament. Reservations only needed for players.
We'll only be playing 8 rounds since we have to be out by 10 pm sharp. Play will begin at 6:15-6:30 pm. This is a costume party and contest, but please come even if you don't want to participate. The more the merrier.
Please bring a dish, dessert or appetizer to share and BYOB. Brenda is serving honey baked ham and turkey. Let everyone know in the comments what you are going to bring.
Chattanooga Euchre Meetup Tournament Rules updated 9/2/22
1- Intermediate and advanced players preferred. We suggest beginners (and those who haven't played in a while) come and learn on Monday and Thursday night. Tournaments are not the time to ask questions on strategy. Table talk is not allowed. WE NEED YOUR CELL PHONE NUMBER BEFORE YOU ATTEND THE TOURNAMENT. If you don't provide it by the Thursday before the tournament, you will be moved to "not going" and possible replaced by someone on the waitlist.
2- If you make a reservation and can't attend, please cancel ASAP. We depend on specific numbers to determine play, unlike Mondays and Thursdays. WE START PROMPTLY AT THE STATED TIME (see above). Please arrive 30 minutes (normally 6:30 pm) before the stated time of play (normally 7 pm) to pay and receive your seat number and score sheet. IF YOU CAN'T COME AT THAT TIME, PLEASE DON'T SIGN UP, OR CANCEL ASAP. We understand things happen and you might be late once in a while and we will wait for you if we know you are coming, but please be considerate of others. Comment below if you're running a late. It will be up to the host(s) to decide whether we start without you.
3- We play “a card laid is a card played” except in the case of a renege. If a renege occurs, it can be corrected before the next trick is led without penalty. When discovered, the opposing team receives 2 points (4 points if it is a loner hand) immediately and the play comes to an end. We also play “stick the dealer.”
4- Host(s) determines whether a tournament will be timed, and that information is included in the Meetup announcement of the event.
Non-timed play is more relaxed. Play needs to be steady and faster than Monday and Thursday nights because we play more rounds (roughly equivalent of 8-10 games). Timed play is much faster with a timer without much talk.
Other aspects (number of rounds, “going under,” etc.) depend on the number of players in attendance and will be determined at the tournament. We play with two decks, so that an extra deck will be shuffled for the user of the next dealer. Cutting is not necessary and is strongly discouraged in timed tournaments.
5- The host(s) also determines what type or party (if so desired) the tournament will be. If you wish to participate in the pre-tournament socializing, please bring a side dish, appetizer, or dessert (unless directed otherwise) to share an hour before play. You are welcome to come only for the tournament if you want. Buy-in is determined by the host and split by the top 3 winners. Please help clean up and thank the host(s), too. Not everyone plays the same, so please be patient with others.
Disclaimer: The Chattanooga Area Euchre Meetup Group Organizers do not assume responsibility for any alcohol you purchase and/or consume. We cannot be responsible for anyone catching the COVID-19 virus. We would appreciate that, if you are sick or have been in contact with anyone infected with the virus, you don't attend any event or, if you find out you have come into contact with an infected person within 48 hours of attending one of our events, you contact a chairperson and let her know so she can inform everyone who attended the event. You will remain anonymous of course.