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UK Bolt Action tournament - A (Cam)Bridge Too Far
« on: April 10, 2015, 02:07:02 am »
Hey all, just to let you know that the 2D6 Lodge in Cambridge, UK will be hosting a Bolt Action tournament called "A (Cam)Bridge Too Far" in March 2016. So plenty of time to work out what army to bring/build!

At the moment it is scheduled for Saturday the 12th March 2016 and will cost £15.

Please like our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/acambridgetoofar and you will be kept up to date with all the details as they are released.
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Re: UK Bolt Action tournament - A (Cam)Bridge Too Far
« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2015, 08:36:28 pm »
Tournament pack and tickets to be released on the 12th September 2015 at 10am.

Also, thank you to Rubicon Models for sponsoring our tournament!
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« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2015, 04:03:29 am »
so a bit more details for those who aren't on facebook

A (Cam)Bridge too far will take place on Saturday 12th March 2016 at Netherhall School in Cambridge. Doors will open at 0830 for early registration, 0900 for normal registration and the day will end at 1700(ish) for awards and prizes.

Provisionally we have a soft cap of 36 players, although we have space to increase this if the demand is there.

The cost is looking to £15, mainly due to start up costs for tables, etc. next year costs should be lower.

On the subject of tables, each one should be themed to various theatres. There will be no standard amount of terrain per table. Some boards like North Africa will be sparse and some like Normandy will be pretty heavy. Boards will however be suitable and more importantly useable.

The tournament pack will be made available and tickets will be available on Saturday 12th September 2015 at 10am.

Although the tournament pack has yet to be confirmed, the following will be the general idea.. Please note that these may be subject to change before the tournament pack is released. Feedback and comments are appreciated.

- 1000 point army
- armies to be chosen from any "armies of" book. Additional units from supplement books can be chosen as long as they have a selector (if unsure, please ask). Any additional unit/army PDFs released by Warlord can also be used. If using units from a supplement book and the points are obviously wrong (and because they're not being FAQd) please use the "correct" points. If unsure please ask.
- generic platoon selectors to be used.
- up to two generic platoon selectors can be chosen and up to one of these can be a generic armoured platoon.
- up to two flamethrowers per army. Up to one of these can be mounted on a non-recce vehicle.
- missions will be pre-announced in the tournament pack.
- no restrictions on allies/axis. In the first round, where possible, opponents will be axis vs allies, then the Swiss system will be used. Where possible people from the same club will not play each other and grudge matches can be requested (although not guaranteed).
- army lists will need to be sent in 2 weeks prior to the event.
- awards will be given for best allied general, best axis general and best minor general, best club/team performance best painted army, most sportsmanship and best historically themed armies. spot prizes and prizes for 2nd/3rd in general categories will be there is there are enough prizes.

Other awards/prizes will be announced.

Missions will be

round 1 - Maximum attrition (slightly altered scoring system to allow minor/major victories)
round 2 - Point defence (slightly altered scoring system to allow minor/major victories)
round 3 - Domination aka that mission from tank wars (slightly altered scoring system to allow minor/major victories)

points will be

5 points - major win
4 points - minor win
3 points - draw
2 points - minor loss
1 point - major loss
0 points - conceded

For those driving, there is plenty of parking on site and for those taking the train, there is a bus stop outside the train station with drops off outside the school.

Sponsorship/Suport

We would like to thank the following for their help and support!

4ground
The Assault Group
Blitzkrieg Miniatures
Rosemary & Co
Rubicon Models
S&S Models
Warlord Games
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Re: UK Bolt Action tournament - A (Cam)Bridge Too Far
« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2015, 01:51:32 am »
Tickets go on sale at 10am on Saturday 12th September! They can be bought at http://www.2d6lodge.co.uk/acambridgetoofar (although webpage will not go live until the Saturday).

Event page is https://www.facebook.com/events/1613387802257803/
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Re: UK Bolt Action tournament - A (Cam)Bridge Too Far
« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2015, 02:33:23 am »
when do you want the raffle prizes?

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« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2015, 08:57:40 pm »
It's still 6months off, so anytime between now and then!

Thanks again Sean.
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« Reply #6 on: September 12, 2015, 05:00:25 pm »
Tickets are now on sale! and tournament pack has been released!

Tickets available via PapPay at http://www.2d6lodge.co.uk/acambridgetoofar

For further details, please like our facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/acambridgetoofar and the event page https://www.facebook.com/events/1613387802257803/
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« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2015, 03:18:52 pm »
Sold out! 50 players!!

Thank you all!

You can still register yourself on the reserve list at 2d6lodge@gmail.com
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« Reply #8 on: October 11, 2015, 10:46:33 pm »
Full entry list is as follows.

Chris Harrington
Chris Hussey
Stuart Kelly
Shane Ashford
George Bickers
Jon Easter
Greg Smith
Jason Warner
Craig Harmer
Shaun Riley
Mike Clark
Colin Robinson
Robert Lemay
Ken Baldock
Ian Hill
Richard Simms
Dave Mathews
Mike Wilkins
David Hunter
Sam Lancashire
Daniel Harmer
Daron Fowle
Darren Chapman
Jacob Wright
Dave King
Andy Bullen
Tony Sansom
Ryan Scales
Rob Farly
Christian Irving
William Clark
Jonathan Harvey
Adam Laston
Jack Goddard
Jamie Higgins
Niles Pedersen
Robert Baily
Rob Angel
James Fox
Tim Bland
James Barry
Dave Perks
Graig Read
Richard Parks
Ronan Hannigan
Mike Wright
Andy Singleton
David Barker
David Parker
Stuart Hawkins

There's a possibility that we may be able to open up some more places. We just have to do some measuring and work out scenery. If any extra spaces are made, these will be offered to the reserves first, so it's worth putting your name down!
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« Reply #9 on: November 02, 2015, 06:08:24 am »
Just an update.

We have worked out we can fit another five tables Without cramping players in, so we have increased the capacity to 60!!! The extra spaces have been offered to the reserves so there are currently no spaces.

If you are interested in becoming a reserve, please email 2d6lodge@gmail.com. As the reserve list has been used up, you're more likely to be called upon in the event a space opens up.
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Re: UK Bolt Action tournament - A (Cam)Bridge Too Far
« Reply #10 on: September 17, 2016, 03:17:42 pm »
The worlds largest Bolt Action event returns!

It will be a 1000pt Bolt Action tournament in Cambridge, UK on Saturday 11th March 2017.

Tickets will be £13 and will be up on sale on Saturday 17th September at 10:00am. Tickets can be be purchased via PayPal, although please let us know if you want to come but don't use PayPal.

tickets can be purchased at http://www.2d6lodge.co.uk/acambridgetoofar

Prizes for multiple categories, including best allied, axis and minor powers general. As well as best painted, most sporting and most historical.

Please check out and like our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/acambridgetoofar for further details and pictures.
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