French Open 2010 cancelled

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I've already booked the tickets, ask for a refound is impossible.
There is no possibility to move the competition to other place?
Will you come anyway?
Should we meet all of us in some place for cubing moments anyway?
 
Yes, we should definitely meet. And have the competition anyway. I don't care if it's in a McDonald's or I have to pay for it but my ticket was 82 EUR and impossible to get back any of it.

One thing sure: I'm going to Paris on friday...
 
ZB_FTW!!! said:
Is that allowed? I thought there must be at least a month's notice... I feel sorry for you. That would suck.
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Well, there is probably a very good reason why it was cancelled, I'd hazard a guess at saying there was an issue with the venue.

I remember Phillip Espinoza tried to cancel the San Diego Open due to family reasons, but it wasn't allowed.
 
For those of you who are still wondering why it was cancelled..
French Open Competition Website said:
Hello everyone

An unexpected incident occured concerning the location of the venue for the French Open 2010, regarding the insurrance needed to cover the event. I was unable to fullfil the new demands, so I have no other choice but to cancel the French Open 2010 at the last minute, as finding another venue in a so short period would be impossible.

I'm aware that you all have make plans for this competition, and that some of you were coming from far away. I hope that most of you will be able to refund their trip.

I'm truly sorry.

Clement Gallet
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jazzthief81 said:
Olivér Perge said:
Shortest did you know list ever:

Did you know that French Open 2010 has been cancelled? :)
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Did you know: I hadn't booked any travel to Paris yet but I might still do it AFTER the competition has been cancelled because people are going anyway. :)
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Lars, that would be amazing from you! :) (However I already knew you are amazing. :))
 
Wow, unbelievable. That's really sad...

Did you know:
- I was contacted by the venue for Danish Open this morning about the exact same issue. Fortunately there demands were not too high, but in combination with this I got really worried for a moment.
 
That's indeed sad for all those who made their plans.
I was almost in the same situation yesterday when I wanted to buy the plane tickets for German Open and accidental got a last moment e-mail that it was moved 1 week earlier, from 24 to 17. So maybe this info will help others too.
 
ZB_FTW!!! said:
Is that allowed? I thought there must be at least a month's notice... I feel sorry for you. That would suck.
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Now allowed to cancel the competition? Do you expect the WCA to hold a gun to his head and tell him he must do it? They could strongly discourage it, but if something beyond their control happens, there's not much they can do.
 
How is it possible that in a city like Paris the organizators can't find another venue? The time is short yes but a GYM, a McDonald's, anything is good!
We can also pay a fee, doesn't matter but you can't cancel and event like French Open like this.
 
The problem is that Clément doesn't live in Paris...
Anyway, there will definitely be an informal meeting anyway.
 
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