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2004 Northern Tournament

Andrew Mitchell reports:

After the usual last minute entries, withdrawals and travel problems, a total of thirty-eight pairs arrived for the tournament, split equally between the main tournament and the festival. Although there was a fairly stiff wind all weekend, it was possible to shelter from this while watching the Fives and the weather was mainly dry. The warmth of the main pavilion was also available for refreshments and a more comfortable base to socialise with other competitors and supporters.

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2003 Northern Tournament

Andrew Mitchell reports:

Although numbers were disappointing this year, most of the familiar faces turned up to be greeted by a sunny and windless day.

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2002 Northern Tournament

Andrew Mitchell reports:

A total of fifty-eight pairs entered the two tournaments this year, so that the courts were filled pretty much to capacity. However, although many of the entries were not received until the eve of the tournament, there were no last minute withdrawals, and so organising the draw was a relatively easy task. A mild and mainly dry weekend meant that spectating, or waiting for a free court, was not too much of a hardship either.

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2001 Northern Tournament

Andrew Mitchell reports:

As usual, late entries and even later withdrawals lead to several last minute drafts and redrafts of draws in both competitions, but unusually prompt arrival by the majority of entrants meant that play progressed reasonably quickly. Sunny skies and calm conditions meant that spectating was a relatively comfortable experience, at least until sunset.

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2000 Northern Tournament

Andrew Mitchell reports:

Late entries reached ridiculous proportions this year, with over half the eventual entries received less than three days before the tournament, making catering arrangements etc. somewhat tricky. Arrangements are reasonably flexible, but....

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