Tournament Deadline

I would like to remind all players of the tournament deadline on 31st July 2012.
Last year due to various circumstances several players wished to finish games in August.
This puts extra pressure on the committee who have to present prizes and engraved cups at the AGM in early September.
Players often seem to delay their matches intending to finish more at the latter end of the season. Unfortunately they then find that suitable players are away, or busy with other games.
Ideally we should try and have about 50% of our games played by the end of February.
Last year we achieved some excellent completions. e.g PK had 96% of games played.
It would be great if a fair comparison could be achieved in each of the tournaments.I suggest one of oue New Year resolutions should be " Get pushing those pieces".