FAQs
« Back to top of pageEarly Bird Specials
What are Early Bird Specials?
Early Bird specials allow SLAM to reward our faithful competitors whom await SLAM registrations opening. Opening Early Bird discounts are advertised to SLAM Database, Myspace friends and personal databases for a week.
The second week Early bird discounts are open promoted/advertised to the public via radio.
How do Early Bird prices work?
Prices are increased weekly over 4 weeks. Early Bird discounts run over 4 weeks, increasing by $5 per week until full price. Early Bird discounts will run from launch of SLAM national series for 2007/08 increasing by $5 every 10 team’s entries paid!
Where can I get details on team costs?
All prices can be found on the SLAM website under relevant location.
How do I hear about discounts & updates?
Register on the SLAM website with personal details (inc. email). On receipt of E-flyer or Newsletter organise team members, register& PAY ASAP. Remember your early bird price is not locked in until you've paid.
« Back to top of pageChanging Team Names
Can we confirm the team name at a later date?
Once you've entered your team name this cannot be changed. (We're looking to update this facility).
« Back to top of pageRegistration Times
Can I register on weekdays & weekends for the same price?
Registration costs remain the same regardless of work days or week days. The price increases as detailed on relevant location at SLAM website.
Is the team registered as soon as the payment is in or only when the waiver forms are all returned?
The team is registered as soon as the payment has been made.
« Back to top of pagePayment Details
I do not have a credit card. Are there alternative payment methods?
You can pay by Cheque, EFT, bank deposit or cash payment to the Popcorn Office. All Non-Credit card payments avoid Booking Charge.
Can anyone in your team pay?
Yes, this doesn't have to be the captain. All they need is a Credit Card. All team members have access to the online payment option.
What are the rules for Early Bird Discounts?
First 10 registered and paid receive the discount.
What if I want a tax invoice / receipt?
Tax Invoice’s will automatically be generated and sent to all team members once payments have been made. If you don’t receive a Tax Invoice provide following details (name, team name, location) and email to slam@popcornevents.com.au. We will find details and forward to you.
Once I have paid can I cancel my team and get a refund?
- Teams canceled 30 days out from the event receive full refund (excluding Booking Fee).
- Teams canceled 30 to 7 days out from the event receive 50% refund (excluding Booking Fee).
- Teams canceled 7 days or less from event loose 100% of entry (including Booking Fee).
« Back to top of pageCompetition Details
What is the format of the competition?
Competition format is 3 team pools in each round robin, establish 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. The entire competition is broken up into thirds. The thirds will make up a Plate, Cup & Bowl competition.
How many games will we be playing?
You are guaranteed a minimum of three games; there are two round robin games, which determine what tier of the tournament your team will play in for the knockout competition. Once the round robin games have been played, the knockout (sudden death) rounds begin, there is a natural progression of winners moving to the next level and those who don’t can grab a Corona.
« Back to top of pageTeam Details
How do I register additional players?
Once you have registered your initial six players, you will be sent your registration email; on this there is a tab at the top of the page that allows you to add subs/extra players- please note extra players are an additional fee per player.
« Back to top of pageWaiver Forms
Are waiver forms necessary?
All team members must accept the waiver form before being accepted to play. This is essential.
A Team member didn't receive a waiver form?
Organise a team member to log into your teams My Team page, check the email address and click the Re-send email button. If the email is still not received then change the email address and send to a new email address. (Lost waiver forms are generally due to a wrong email address or email going to Junk or Bulk email folders or company servers not accepting the waiver email).
What do I do if I still can’t access my waiver?
Once you have attempted to resend the registration email to yourself and for some reason are still not able to fill it out send email to slam@popcornevents.com.au
« Back to top of pageGetting organised on the day
Does the whole team need to register upon arrival on the day?
No, it is in fact better if one team member comes to the registration desk. This person does not necessarily need to be the team captain; any member of the team can do this.
What happens at the registration desk?
At the registration desk we, tick off your team, so we know you have arrived, you are then given your registration envelope that contains your draw, this details when and where your round robin games are taking place, also your team wrist bands, that each player must be wearing. After this you will receive some goodies. On exiting you’ll receive a team/pool number tattooed on your arm!
« Back to top of pagePhotos
How and when can I get pictures of the events I have competed in?
Availability of photos is based on Professional Photographer touching up and returning.
« Back to top of pageProblems/Contact Us
If you’re having problems contact Popcorn Group / SLAM Festival at slam@popcornevents.com.au"