2018 Winter Classic
Hosted By: Montclair Lions Club
The "Winter Classic" Charity Texas Hold-em Tournament
Saturday, 17 March 2018
Presented By: Montclair Lions Charities
13th Annual Texas Hold-em Event
Host: Prince William County Fire Dept. Rescue 3
Check-in 10:30 - 12PM
$6,000+ in Prizes guaranteed
$11,100 awarded in 2017
2017 Tournament results:
1st Larry Ott - 2017 Champion
2nd Kate Obert - Last Woman Standing
3rd Van Anglim
7th Tom Smith - Last Lion Standing
2017 Gunslinger - Lion Tom Smith
Tournament details and Ticket purchase information, using PayPal, posted at the Montclair Lions website:
montclairlions.com
Our 2015 Winter Classic video is found at https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B42pCc7yU9nANmNJVG5UYk5ocHM/view
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$60 donation buys you $5500 in chips
Add-On available at the door ($500 chip for $5 each)
The field is LIMITED at 200 players
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Planning on buying your ticket at the door? Get there early!
We Sold-Out in 2016
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One Table sponsorship is still available for $225 (includes paid sponsor seat).
Prize Sponsorships will be gladly accepted until
14 March 2017
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2018 Prize List is growing every day
1st Place*
$1,200 value - includes custom poker table with Winter Classic logo , Champion bracelet +
sponsored by Big Blind Online (BBO), Quinn's Goldsmith, Inc. Carradice Wealth Advisors, Inc. & Change Architect Inc.
2nd Place*
$800 value Sports Memorabilia package - includes a Framed Redskins Jersey sponsored by The Framing Outlet – Montclair & Dr. Bob Kimble
3rd Place*
$600 value prize package - includes Designer Watch sponsored by Jewelry by Designs
4th Place*
$500 value Get Away Romance prize package for two - includes Jewelry, Hotel, fine dining & movie sponsored by Hampton Inn – Dumfries, VFW 1503 Dale City & Giorgio's Family Restaurant;
5th – Place*
$400 value Golfing package sponsored by Piedmont Charitable Foundation & Piedmont Country Club
6th – TBD Place*
Prizes currently include an original photograph on canvas by Dwood Photography, A Max Scherzer autographed and authenticated ball from the Washington Nationals, more are TBD**
Last Woman Standing
$400 Designer jewelry sponsored by Jewelry by Designs;
The "Last Lion Standing" is also recognized with a $100 prize package sponsored by the Nancy Hilleary & the Montclair Lions.
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*Prizes are subject to change.
** We are excited to have so many returning sponsors and are humbled by their continued support for this great tournament and our community. Because of their generosity, the value of the 2018 prize list has already exceeded $5,000 and CONTINUES TO GROW!!
Please check back often to see sponsor and prize updates.
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2018 Prize Details coming soon from:
Buick – GMC of Woodbridge
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Your support will help us meet our 2018 Goal Charity: Purchase of a SPOT machine for eye screening of elementary school age children in Prince William County.
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Need a place to stay?
Please visit our official hotel Sponsor
Hampton Inn Dumfries - Quantico
dumfriesquantico.hamptononn.com 703.441.9900
http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/virginia/hampton-inn-dumfries-quantico-WASDFHX/index.html
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Welcome back to our major sports sponsor:
Washington Nationals
2017 Eastern Division Champions
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Special Prize: Gunslinger Award
$5 side pot entry gets you an "All In" token.
Player with most knockouts ("All In" tokens) at the start of the Final Table wins.
2018 Sponsor: American Disposal Services
Get your 2018 Red On with Special NATS prize package
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PLEASE SHARE THIS INVITATION
PAID REGISTRATION WILL
LOCK UP YOUR SEAT - UNTIL YOU ARRIVE!
Seat Selection Is Assigned by Lottery at the Door.
To reserve a Paid seat:
Use PayPal @ Montclairlions.com
OR
mail your $60 donation to:
Montclair Lions Club
P.O. Box 246
Dumfries, VA 22026
Paid Tickets will be held @
"PAID WILL CALL"
DO NOT MAIL DONATIONS AFTER Monday 13 March
Note: Un-Paid reservations are made by responding "YES" to this electronic invitation. Please make sure we have your complete name, phone number and e-mail address.
Seats will be held at "Un Paid Will Call"
until 11:30 AM
After 11:30 AM Un-Paid seats will be made available for sale to walk-in’s.
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Ticket sales and Check-In INFORMATION
contact: Lion Dave Marr (703) 670-8590
Table & Tournament sponsorships
contact: Lion Jim Cech (703) 680-2363
Prize sponsorship
contact: Lion Bob Smith (703) 615-5828;
Lion Mike O'Neal (703) 670-6322
For Tournament, Table or Prize Sponsor Opportunities, or any additional Information, Please Email us: Montclair_Lions.Texas.hold_em@comcast.net
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Please recognize our generous sponsors who make the Winter Classic possible:
Tournament Sponsors ($500+): Jewelry by Designs; Azalea Charities; Prince William County Fire Dept. Rescue 3; The Framing Outlet – Montclair; Washington Nationals (2017 Eastern Division Champions); Kitten Productions (Lionel Ward); American Disposal Services; Big Blind Online (BBO) Poker Tables; Michael's Original's & Jarred Jewelry
2018 Table Sponsors ($225+):
Carradice Wealth Advisors, Inc. (X2); Dr. Bob Kimble; Quinn's Goldsmith, Inc.; VFW Post 1503 Dale City; Giorgio's Family Restaurant; Community Landscaping Services; Buick – GMC of Woodbridge; Jabs Construction; Furr Roofing; Change Architect Inc.; El Paso Mexican Restaurant - Dumfries; Db’s Plumbing and Drain; Hampton Inn – Dumfries; Piedmont Charitable Foundation & Piedmont Country Club; Joe Moholland Moving/Mayflower; Colby's Ride; Better Homes Key Advantage Realty company;
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2018 Prize and Service Sponsors ($75+):
Nancy Hilleary; Bristow Manor Golf Club; Montclair Golf, Tennis and Swim Club; Wammoth Services; Dr. Dave Alachnowicz DDS; Firebirds; Uncle Julio's; Brixx; Not Your Average Joe's
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Options to become a Winter Classic sponsor?
Tournament Sponsor $500
Major Prize Sponsor $ 300
Table Sponsor** $225
Sponsorship for a Wounded Vet* $65
Prize sponsor $25 - $200
**Table sponsorship requires a donation of $150 and a $75+ prize to be awarded in the name of your company.
Table sponsors receive one paid seat at their table to play, are recognized in the game day program and all promotions. Table sponsors are invited to set up a marketing/promotion table surrounding the game area.)
*Veteran sponsorship includes a seat to play and lunch.
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New for 2018. Julie Trader, A portrait artist representing Framing Outlet of Montclair, will be onsite sharing her artwork and taking portrait commissions. Stop by and say hello.
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Publicity support provided by our national poker sponsor:
The Poker Players Alliance (PPA)
Dedicated to Protecting America's Favorite Card Game
The Poker Players Alliance is a nonprofit membership organization comprised of poker players and enthusiasts from around the United States who have joined together to speak with one voice to promote the game and to protect poker players' rights. Visit us at theppa.org and we will see you at the “Winter Classic”
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2018 First Deal is at 12:30 PM
Blind Schedule:
25/ 50 (30 min)
50/ 100 (30 min)
75/ 150 (20 min)
150/ 300 (20 min)
200/ 400 (20 min)
Chip Up - Lunch Break - 30 min
Lunch Break entertainment "Salute to Elvis" provide by international recording artist, Lionel Ward, sponsored by Kitten Productions.
Thank you, Thank you very much!
500/ 1,000 (20 min)
1,000/ 2,000
1,500/ 3,000
2,000/ 4,000
2,500/ 5,000
3,000/ 6,000
Chip Up - Break - 10 min
5,000/ 10,000 (20 min)
10,000/ 20,000
15,000/ 30,000
20,000/ 40,000 (15 min)
25,500/ 50,000
30,000/ 60,000
35,500/ 70,000
40,000/ 80,000
Chip Up - Break - 10 min
50K/ 100K (15 min)
100K/ 200K
Tournaments Ends 8:45 PM (aprox)
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Refreshments Available for Purchase
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For Sale: "Winter Classic" Pins & Card Marks
Come Experience Our Upgraded Game Day Playing Surfaces.
Then visit our generous sponsor PokerHoody.com
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About the Montclair Lions:
PWC Fire Dept. Rescue 3 3800 Graham Park Road
Location:
Dumfries, VA 22026
Invitation Message Board
To add a comment, RSVP for the event!
The AnyVite count, only reflects those who participate in this electronic invitation system. It does not reflect the many ticket holders who have purchased their tickets directly through PayPal or from members of the Lions Club. If you plan to decide late (by not replying to the invitation) and pay at the door, please get there early. All unpaid will call reservations expire at 11:30AM
Prize update: Many (not all) players will be receiving a complimentary lunch voucher paid for by their generous table sponsor. Good Luck o9n you seat draw!
Prize pool is now over $9000.
Be sure to take advantage of the one and Only chip-up opportunity offered during your check in.
We will have a Great NATS prize package to be presented to our Gun-Slinger at the start of the Final Table. Be sure to enter.
Prize update: The prize from the Framing Outlet has been announced - signed jersey by Washington Redskin Joe Theismann, beautifully matted and framed. Buick - GMC of Woodbridge has donated a complete car detailing and oil change.
Gift certificates have been donated by Giorgio's Family Restaurant, SIAM Bistro, Ruby Tuesday, All American Steakhouse and Sweet Frog.
We welcome our newest sponsor American Legion Post 28. Please be sure to open and review all the information in this electronic invitation. In it you will find our sponsors, major prizes, blinds and directions to the facility.