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Andy,

reference "As for their refund, we felt that because this was a BUF sponsored
tournament, that this would have to be discussed with them. We didn't get a
decision on this by the end of the weekend, as far as I am aware."

I realise that it is difficult to say that money may be refunded but as you said the pitches were a terrible (a disgrace), I myself decided not to play( but changed my mind as my team opted to play on as we need all the practice we can get together 
before worlds,) ...I agreed with Catch's boycote of the venue and feel that more teams should possibly have followed suit. Will the refund be to all teams, if there is one at all? 

How did it come about that such an unsuitable venue was selected?
Even if the pitchs had been rolled, cut and watered I doubt that the ridges all the way through the fields would have been improved on.

I realise that it is difficult to find good venues (as well as people to run tournaments), but I am sure we can do better than this!

cheers Hannah (GBW)

ps Can we have more cones next time...