2018 Winter Classic

Hosted By:   Montclair Lions Club

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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 RestaurantCommunity 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:

Date & Time:

Saturday, March 17 at 12:00 PM (EDT)

Location:

PWC Fire Dept. Rescue 3

3800 Graham Park Road
Dumfries, VA 22026

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Jim Cech (Montclair Lion / Winter Classic Tournament Director) 03/13/18

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

Jim Cech (Montclair Lion / Winter Classic Tournament Director) 03/11/18

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.

Jim Cech (Montclair Lion / Winter Classic Tournament Director) 03/09/18

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.

Jim Cech (Montclair Lion / Winter Classic Tournament Director) 03/03/18

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.

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Thatcher
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Eric Mowry
Gary Ross
Hans
Jerrell
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Haq (Lion)
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Jim Cech
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