Class S tournaments will have a free play period for practice in the 15 minutes before the tournament.Ĭlass A would be for $5. These would likely be held during prime time, somewhere around 8 or 10pm, but spaced out enough to let participants in both cool down. The tournaments themselves will have classes by likelihood of participation:Ĭlass S would be SFIII and IV, $10 entry. Tournaments will be available for registry beforehand - I'd have to figure out a system - and at the site, likely at the same "desk" as the sign-in. If we get sponsorship, then it would be even easier to get the money to reserve the room and get this stuff. That way we'd know if someone paid, and it also is a nice souvenir for going. We could batch order a hundred of those things for a decent price that could be made up in entry fees. I think it would be pretty sweet to get "Minnesota Meltdown VG Gathering - Summer 2009" lanyards with badges for names. There will be a desk at the front to sign in and pay money. Main issue will of course be enough televisions to ensure tournaments move smoothly and quickly. Equipment lists will be organized between SRK and NG, with hopefully more things than actually will be needed. We can also rent out a room for quiet time and refreshments, but that would probably be the sole purpose of the room - see below.Įntry fees will be based on whether or not people bring televisions, video games, and/or video game systems. Gathering will be held at the Ramada in the place where the last summer gathering was (it was a Sheraton before), with a date possibly at the beginning of September or end of August if we're lucky, beginning with opening ceremonies at 2pm which would encourage people to come for the whole event, and likely continuing until 4am. At the end we can start discussion and whatever, because this is about what WE all want to do, so everything can be subject to change: Here's my proposal that I've talked about with Bobak and djdelly. Get ready for some text, but make sure to read through because your involvement is what makes this happen.ġ) To make this an event that can be cross-run by the Neo-Geo guys and others so that it maintains a level of integrity that you don't really find with a bunch of next-gen street fighter fans.Ģ) To ensure that the event is not EVO - it will contain tournaments but will be based on the fact that we MN people tend to like seeing each other and playing games together.ģ) To build up good enough organization credit with you guys so that we can make a formidable Neo-Geo gathering in the winter which will be neo-centric. The bitter taste of losing at home to a section contender is something that Olson wants his team to hang on to.It's long past time to start planning for the MN Summer Meltdown! I've spent the last couple days in contact with a few people about the planning stages of the gathering, and I'm ready to get this show rolling, but I want your support in making sure this is an event you will go to and will ENJOY going to. Kelly has a very good squad with very disciplined players.”Įven though they were swept, the Chargers remained competitive in the first two sets. They’re going to get better every time we play them. “I would hate to come back here and play them again tomorrow or the next day. “We were back and forth those first two sets and obviously pulled away in the third,” Finck said. When you get to the end of the season, you have that experience.”įinck was adamant that the Chargers are going to be a tough team to beat in the postseason. It’s important to have nights like this because not every match is going to be that intense. “They’re probably the top team in the section. “We thought that tonight made us both better,” Olson said. Olson and Finck spoke after the match about how each team grew from this meeting. It was a playoff atmosphere in September. I think that the third game was crucial for us.”ĭespite the loss, the Evansville gym was packed with fans from both sides. “My girls have this drive to win, and they stay focused through every point. “It’s a confidence booster, for sure,” Finck said. Sloppy play from the Chargers solidified the Hornets’ sweep with a 25-13 third-set win. When you send free balls over it’s like giving the other team points, especially a team that’s good.” “We didn’t get the ball to the setter and sent too many free balls over.
“I think our passing broke down,” Olson said.
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