Tournament Date: September 19, 2025
Pinducation 2025 @ Suburban Brewing GLYNDE # 9
Overview:
“Pinducation” sessions are aimed at new and novice players who want to develop their skills whilst playing in a more casual competition so that they can get a taste for what an IFPA competition looks/feels like.
These sessions will be run monthly by Pinballers Australia at the Suburban Brewing Glynde’s “Pinball Pocket”.
There you will be able to:
- learn some basics and intermediate pinball skills
- socialise with other players who might be interested in more serious competitions in the future
- get a feel for what the different IFPA competitive formats look like
All in a more casual and relaxed environment.
Entry is only $11, and we will have some prizes too! So its great value for a night out with friends – or an opportunity to make some new friends.
Registration and warm-up starts at 7.00 pm and goes for 1hr. We will then run a competition from 8.00 pm until close (approx. 10.00 pm).
Please note – players of all skill level are welcome, but we are putting these sessions together to attract new players who want to try pinball comps out without having to go against some of South Australia’s best. If you are an experienced IFPA Player you are still welcome to join us, just be aware that our Tournament Director WILL ask you to help new players with learning the machines and learning new skills.
DATE: FRIDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER 2025
INFORMATION
1. Tournament name: Pinducation 2025 @ Suburban Brewing GLYNDE # 9
2. Tournament director: Cesar Federici
3. Email: [email protected]
4. Location: Suburban Brewing - Glynde Taproom | 26/30 Provident Ave, Glynde SA 5070
5. Registration and warm up 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm sharp
6. Information and questions from players ANYTIME throughout the night
7. Tournament start: 8.00 pm | Tournament close time is aimed at 10:00 pm
8. Format is Max Matchplay using next.matchplay.events
9. This format is a cross between flip frenzy and round robin
10. Each player will play a minimum of 10 matches
11. Arena draws will be balanced
12. Players will be awarded 1 point for a win; the overall winner being the player with the most points after all matches are played.
13. Play order for each match will be random
14. Tiebreaker will be automatic – ties will be broken by comparing the strengths of opponents faced
15. Entry fee: $11 (inclusive of IFPA Fee)
16. Event: Main
17. Unlimited qualifying: No
18. For more info please visit the Suburban Brewing Facebook Page
19. Private: No
20. Max Players : 24
Please note: Errors and omissions excepted

Event details

Newcastle Pinfest 2025 - Festival Of The Silver Ball

Event Date:               Saturday 20th September  &  Sunday 21st September 2025
Event Location:        Club Macquarie, 458 Lake Road Argenton - Main Auditorium
Session Times:         Saturday: Morning Session – 9.30am - 1pm
                                    Saturday: Afternoon Session – 2pm - 5.30pm                                    
                                    Sunday: Super Session - 10am - 3pm
Tickets:                     Ticket sales will be on sale only via the PINFEST website - https://pinfest.com.au/tickets/
                                   Tickets will go on sale as of Friday 5th September 2025 at 6pm - limited per session on Saturday & Sunday.
                                   (Trybooking fees may be apply)
SATURDAY SINGLE ENTRY: $35.00  (per person - per session)
SUNDAY SINGLE ENTRY: $40.00  (per person - per session)
FAMILY PASS:  $100  (2 Adults - 2 Children)
SILVER-BALL PASS: $180.00 (limited to 30 tickets only!) All sessions including the legendary VIP Saturday night (6.30pm till 11pm)
NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR!
Come and experience Australia’s longest running pinball festival, with 110+ pinball machines all on free play. Not-for-profit event run solely by volunteers with proceeds going to local charity Friends Of Palliative Care Website: http://pinfest.com.au/
✅  110+ Machines all on free play
✅  Proceeds to Charity
✅  Family friendly event
✅  Dedicated bar serving refreshments
✅  Full Bistro facilities available at club
✅  Free onsite parking at venue
✅  Accomodation on site - if booked early or major hotels in Newcastle/Lake Macquarie area
✅  Airport 35 min by car
✅  Newcastle CBD 25 min by car
✅  Public transport close to event 
👀  and much much more to discover !!!

Contributors: As always, we will make welcome anyone who is interested in contributing a game to the event.
Please contact us via a private message on our Facebook page at least 4 months prior to the event as spots usually get taken up quickly.
Please visit our section regarding pinball contributions. https://pinfest.com.au/contribute-to-pinfest/
PLEASE CHECK CONDITIONS OF ENTRY TO THE CLUB BEFORE PURCHASING TICKETS
 

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