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Thursday, August 9, 2012

Tulsa Foosball suffers fiery set back.


     Tulsa Foosball was just making a comeback. The new host location Southern Hills Sports Bar was starting to pick up steam with the players. The tournament last Saturday drew around thirty people with 16 players filling the 8 team bracket. I had been assisting the table owner, Jeff Cook, with promotions. We had a Super Saturday tournament ready to rock August 18th. Word of the tournament quickly went viral among foosers across the nation. Mary Moore and IFP promotions added 4 packages deals to the $100,000 World Championship to all Amateurs and Beginners entering the Expert events. This bonus was valued at up to a $1,000 (Beginner Package is $150 and Amateur Package is $250).   

     All of tournaments are cancelled as of now. The two Tornado Coin Operated tables are most likely a loss from the smoke and heat. Insurance reimbursement is not assured. Right now the only remaining table is at Sharky's on Brookside.  Here is the official notice that was sent to the email list and circulated on Facebook. 

     I posted the to the Tulsa Foosball Facebook page later that Tuesday "The shopping center that Southern Hills Sports Bar is located in burned last night. The Bar was the only one not touched affected by the flames but the smoke and heat was extreme. Jeff attempted to enter the bar today and could not get 3 steps in the door because of the fumes. Right now tournaments are on hold. We will know more about the condition of the tables and bar tomorrow. We do have back up locations on hand. We will regroup. Jeff was already planning on buying three new tables in the very near future. This is a bad break no doubt but we will rally back, regroup, and FOOS ON!!!" 

    Currently, the building is restricted by the Tulsa Fire Marshall.  The condition of the two Tornado Coin Operated table has yet to decided. Right now Tulsa Foosers need to keep Jeff Cook and Tulsa foosball in their prayers. This is a tough blow to take so early after taking over Tulsa tournaments. We will know more in the next few days. Stayed tuned to Tulsa Foosball on Facebook for the latest details.

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