CP Poker League - Next Event Fri. September 24th

[Rhettzky]

The city of calgary has a ton of meeting rooms in arena's they rent out. I'm not sure on cost but here is a description of one at Rose Kahn.

Meeting Room #1 (Medium) - Rose Kohn Arena
Description:
The medium Rose Kohn meeting room is located at the Rose Kohn/Jimmie Condon arenas, 502 Heritage Drive SW. This meeting room can accommodate 25 people, has tables and chairs, a white board, and TV/VCR available on request.

Functions:
Meeting , Capacity: 25

Features:
Quad SW
TV/VCR
Tables/Chairs
Washrooms Available
White Board

Don't know about boozing but we always drank in the dressing rooms.

Here is a link.

[VladtheImpaler]

Originally Posted by Rhettzky

The city of calgary has a ton of meeting rooms in arena's they rent out. I'm not sure on cost but here is a description of one at Rose Kahn.



Don't know about boozing but we always drank in the dressing rooms.

Here is a link.

These go for $27/hour at the cheapest from what I've seen. If everybody came out that would be OK but if it's 10-15 people, the rake again becomes prohibitive. Aside from the fact that they might object to poker with real money (though that can be circumvented). What we need is a heated garage that can hold 2 (or 3) tables.

[Poison]

Originally Posted by VladtheImpaler

These go for $27/hour at the cheapest from what I've seen. If everybody came out that would be OK but if it's 10-15 people, the rake again becomes prohibitive. Aside from the fact that they might object to poker with real money (though that can be circumvented). What we need is a heated garage that can hold 2 (or 3) tables.

This may be a real dumb idea but what about renting a storage space?
Theyre heated and relatively cheap, though im not sure how many people it could fit.

Obviously it needs to be paid for monthly but would probably work out cheaper if it was used twice a month and we could leave chips, table etc right there.

[VladtheImpaler]

Originally Posted by Poison

This may be a real dumb idea but what about renting a storage space?
Theyre heated and relatively cheap, though im not sure how many people it could fit.

Obviously it needs to be paid for monthly but would probably work out cheaper if it was used twice a month and we could leave chips, table etc right there.

If you want to find out the particulars, I would be most appreciative. As long as it's lighted, heated, and can fit 2-3 tables/chairs and a beer fridge, it would work.

[Poison]

Originally Posted by VladtheImpaler

If you want to find out the particulars, I would be most appreciative. As long as it's lighted, heated, and can fit 2-3 tables/chairs and a beer fridge, it would work.

Ok ill check around, do i bother telling them itll be used as a poker place or should i conveniently leave that out?

[VladtheImpaler]

Originally Posted by Poison

Ok ill check around, do i bother telling them itll be used as a poker place or should i conveniently leave that out?

Just ask what the usage restrictions are, if any.

[Poison]

Originally Posted by VladtheImpaler

Just ask what the usage restrictions are, if any.

Called sp storage (By COP) they had three sizes in heated (since im not freezing trying to play cards)
6 x 10 goes for $145/mth (Probably way too small)
10 x 10 goes for $220/mth
10 x 25 goes for $350/mth

Seems like it may be a little too pricey unless like i mentioned we used it at least twice a month, asked about the usage restrictions but the secretary didnt seem to know of any, though im sure she had no idea what i was alluding to.

I could check around for other quotes but im assuming they would all be around the same price.

[Iowa_Flames_Fan]

Originally Posted by Poison

Called sp storage (By COP) they had three sizes in heated (since im not freezing trying to play cards)
6 x 10 goes for $145/mth (Probably way too small)
10 x 10 goes for $220/mth
10 x 25 goes for $350/mth

Seems like it may be a little too pricey unless like i mentioned we used it at least twice a month, asked about the usage restrictions but the secretary didnt seem to know of any, though im sure she had no idea what i was alluding to.

I could check around for other quotes but im assuming they would all be around the same price.

Wow, we're really thinking outside the box now!

Maybe the plan is a little too ambitious--co-ordinating 25 schedules might be prohibitive anyway. We might get more "hosting" volunteers if the first few games were limited to around 8 people... we could make up for that by playing more often.

[VladtheImpaler]

Originally Posted by Iowa_Flames_Fan

Wow, we're really thinking outside the box now!

Maybe the plan is a little too ambitious--co-ordinating 25 schedules might be prohibitive anyway. We might get more "hosting" volunteers if the first few games were limited to around 8 people... we could make up for that by playing more often.

Yeah, but then you get into "my wife doesn't want 10 strangers over" type issues. Anybody unfettered by spouse want to volunteer?

[Traditional_Ale]

Anyone think about trying their friendly neighbourhood pub and doing it on a slow night or sunday afternoon?

[VladtheImpaler]

Originally Posted by Traditional_Ale

Anyone think about trying their friendly neighbourhood pub and doing it on a slow night or sunday afternoon?

Liquor Control Board issues?

[Traditional_Ale]

Originally Posted by VladtheImpaler

Liquor Control Board issues?

We're not technically gambling if there is no money exchanged on the premesis. IE, pay the entry-fee in the parking lot. At that point we might as well be a chess club.

[VladtheImpaler]

Originally Posted by Traditional_Ale

We're not technically gambling if there is no money exchanged on the premesis. IE, pay the entry-fee in the parking lot. At that point we might as well be a chess club.

Yeah, but the proprietor might still toss you...

[Traditional_Ale]

Originally Posted by VladtheImpaler

Yeah, but the proprietor might still toss you...

Well we'd obviously clear it with the owner! Duh! We can't just descend on some poor doods pub and start playing! But if everyone involved is on the level then I don't see how it wouldn't work.

[VladtheImpaler]

Originally Posted by Traditional_Ale

Well we'd obviously clear it with the owner! Duh! We can't just descend on some poor doods pub and start playing! But if everyone involved is on the level then I don't see how it wouldn't work.

Sure. When I was talking to the Legion, they said we couldn't because they already have a poker league or some such... It would mean paying $5/beer instead of $1.50 but otherwise it should be OK, as long as the place is reasonably quiet and deserted.

[return to the red]

I would gladly host but I don't think you guys would drive to Lethbridge AND have me take your money as well

[Traditional_Ale]

Originally Posted by VladtheImpaler

Sure. When I was talking to the Legion, they said we couldn't because they already have a poker league or some such... It would mean paying $5/beer instead of $1.50 but otherwise it should be OK, as long as the place is reasonably quiet and deserted.

I'm fairly certain that on, say, a Sunday afternoon we could get better pricing than $5.00/beer, although definately not as good as $1.50!!! If the owner knew that a bunch of people were arriving all at once we might be able to get a deal.

[VladtheImpaler]

Originally Posted by return to the red

I would gladly host but I don't think you guys would drive to Lethbridge AND have me take your money as well

Well, I would but I am probably in the minority of one.

[VladtheImpaler]

Originally Posted by Traditional_Ale

I'm fairly certain that on, say, a Sunday afternoon we could get better pricing than $5.00/beer, although definately not as good as $1.50!!! If the owner knew that a bunch of people were arriving all at once we might be able to get a deal.

If you are aware of such a bar, by all means...

[Traditional_Ale]

Originally Posted by VladtheImpaler

If you are aware of such a bar, by all means...

Give me an hour.