Paul Hunter Classics 2009

[Kathrin]

Ich hoffe auch, dass es hier bald ein Raning Event gibt - aber dazu muss es eben auch einen großen Sponsor geben und daran kann ich im Moment noch nicht glauben.

Eurosport könnte sich doch mal aufraffen, haben die nicht auch die World Series teilweise mitgesponsort?

Ich hab da heute früh (ganz früh ) so einen Geistesblitz gehabt
Wenn es Ronnie so gut in Deutschland gefällt und sich der Eventmanager ihn offensichtlich leisten kann, dann wäre es ja möglich, dass...

aber wie gesagt, nur mal so ein Gedanke am frühen Morgen.

[Kyra]

Eurosport könnte sich doch mal aufraffen, haben die nicht auch die World Series teilweise mitgesponsort?

Ich hab da heute früh (ganz früh ) so einen Geistesblitz gehabt
Wenn es Ronnie so gut in Deutschland gefällt und sich der Eventmanager ihn offensichtlich leisten kann, dann wäre es ja möglich, dass...

aber wie gesagt, nur mal so ein Gedanke am frühen Morgen.

Keine schlechte Idee, Eurosport mit ins Boot zu holen. Drücken wir mal die Daumen.
Soweit ich weiß hat TC das Angebot der WSA bekommen, aus den PHC ein Ranking Event zu machen. Aber die Bedingungen, die da gestellt wurden, waren für TC nicht annehmbar (3 Jahre, komplette Vorfinanzierung, Nachweis, daß für den gesamten Zeitraum Sponsoren da sind usw.). Das Risiko ist einfach zu hoch. Eine Exhibition ist da "einfacher" zu organisieren. Auch wenn so große Namen wie Ronnie beteiligt sind.

Aber davon abgesehen freu ich mich schon auf Fürth. Natürlich hoffe ich, daß Ali auch mal kommt. Von all denen, die ich gern mal in Fürth erleben würde, fehlt nur noch er

[Kathrin]

Here´s the complete translation of the thread

Marshall: I´ll be there as I will have a semester break at that time
Kathrin: Be honest, nothing could prevent you from coming to Fürth even if you wouldn´t have that break
Marshall: nothing could prevent me, will you be there, too?
Kathrin: We´ll see, 29 Euro for a trip throughout Germany is worth thinking about
Marshall: Fürth is worth a trip, They have congenial tubes there.
Kathrin: we have only one city bus where I live with a very friendly driver. If you want to see the panic in people´s eyes when he passes the café you should come here. They could wipe the dirt off the bus and still be able to drink their coffee. I know, totally off-topic but as we were just talking about the public transport…
To come back to the main issue: I hope “soon” is really soon. We´ll see when first names will be announced.
Marshall: I hope Ali will be announced because the chances will rise that you come to Fürth.
Mushka: I know it´s a stupid question but where´s Fürth. A bigger town nearby? I couldn´t find it with google maps
Marshall: No need to be ashamed. Fürth is close to Nürnberg in Franken, bottom part of Germany
Mushka: Thanks Marshall, could find it now. Thought it was close to Dortmund.
Marshall: Maybe you mixed it up with Hamm, that´s close to it.
Mushka. I think it´s interesting that exhibitions take place in smaller cities. In the Czech Republic everything is in Prague. Can be a postive signal for Snooker in Germany that it takes place somewhere else everytime. I´m one of those thinking there will be a ranking event in Germany soon.
Marshall: I hope so too but there has to be a big sponsor and I don´t see any right now. Hamm and Fürth are rather small cities but the World Series was in Berlin which is a little bigger though.
Kathrin: eurosport could sponsor it. Haven´t they sponsored the WSS as well? I thought about the following this morning (very early in the morning): If Ronnie likes it that much in Germany and the organisers are obviously able to afford him then it could be possible that…
But as I said, just a thought in the morning.
Kyra: Let´s keep the fingers crossed for Eurosport to sponsor it. As much as I know TC got the offer from the WSA to turn the PHC in to a ranking event. But the conditions were not acceptable (3 years, complete financing in advance, proof of having sponsors for the entire 3 years etc.) The risk is just too high, it´s “easier” to organise an exhibition. Even though big names like Ronnie are involved. But beside that I´m looking forward to Fürth. Of course, I hope Ali will show up. He´s the missing one I´d like too see there.

[Monique]

Thanks.

[Kathrin]

Your wish is my command

[kafka]

Gret work. I am sure aua freendz from ze United Kingdomm are delighted and will enjoy ze interesting conzervashonn.

[Rane]

Warum nicht auf deutsch. Ich liebe eure geheimlichheiten zu lesen.

[kafka]

Because Monique said we are rude and feels sidelined. We don't want this.

Oh, and "geheimlichheiten" sounds very lovely!

[Kathrin]

any news about this? I somehow can´t enter the site Shouldn´t tickets be on sale from January 11th?

[PaulTheSoave]

The site works, there is no ticket display though.

ps. its cr@p. when one clicks on PHC 2009, it displays the world series in berlin last july

[Kyra]

They are having problems with the change of the server. I'm afraid we have to wait til they solved this...

[Kathrin]

thanks, still some time left though, no need to worry

[Kathrin]

UPDATE

Players so far:

Shaun Murphy
Mark J. Williams
Ryan Day
Ken Doherty
Stuart Bingham
Joe Perry (who´ll be celebrating his birthday in Fürth)

Ticket prices all in Euro

Thursday:

free choice at table 3-6: 12,-
Category 1 - permanent seat at table 1 and 2: 15,-
Category 2 - permanent seat at table 1 and 2: 12,-
World Team Speed Qualifier: 10,-

Friday:

free choice at table 3-6: 17,-
Category 1 - permanent seat at table 1 and 2: 21,-
Category 2 - permanent seat at table 1 and 2: 17,-
Player´s Party: 50,-

Saturday:

free choice at table 3-6: 21,-
Category 1 - permanent seat at table 1 and 2: 32,-
Category 2 - permanent seat at table 1 and 2: 27,-
World Team Speed Final: 20,-

Sunday:

free choice at table 3-6: 32,-
Category 1 - permanent seat at table 1 and 2: 47,-
Category 2 - permanent seat at table 1 and 2: 40,-

4-Day-Ticket:

free choice at table 3-6: 75,-
Category 1 - permanent seat at table 1 and 2: 109,-
Category 2 - permanent seat at table 1 and 2: 89,-
VIP seat at table 1 and 2: 194,-

VIP-Tickets include best seats, access to the VIP-Lounge, Tickets to the World team Speed Cup and the Player´s Party

Tickets will go on sale on Friday 13th february, hopefully not a bad omen! You have to re-register as they have a new onlineshop

[Perry]

Fürth/PHC is worth a trip
IF someone wants to search-just use viamichelin.de
You get to the latest news here:
http://www.snookerstars.de/cms/htdoc...php?storyid=44
IF some is short of money-there is a beautiful camping-place nearby-10km away Can post adress if necessary
But there are only a few players announced yet-shall wait a bit further on.
IF someone would tell Ronnie he could drive his car with full speed on highways in Germany-he might consider to go there

[ja.]

Tickets will go on sale on Friday 13th february, hopefully not a bad omen! You have to re-register as they have a new onlineshop

do you know if they accept credit cards or paypal now or is it still bank transfer only