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Post by poolking100 on Nov 13, 2006 13:50:59 GMT
Hi people (especially Sarah/committee).
I believe that with the record entries in the Open it is essential that you have a staggered start time. I think you have to have the field split into 2 and have the top half starting at 10.30 and the bottom half starting around 12/12.30. The reason for this is simple, there were around 70 entries last time and some people sat around for 3 hours or more before having a game. With 100 + that could mean up to 4 or 5 hours waiting time. also a field this big will take a long time to get through with only 8 tables (there might be 60 plus first round matches!!!). I dont mean to throw a spanner in the works but if you start earlier and do a split start time it will mean less p*ssed off players and it will be finnished before midnight.
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Post by Box on Nov 13, 2006 14:01:28 GMT
I don't think the club opens until 11.00 on a Sunday (I may be wrong) and that's 30 minutes of non alcohol after the first games would start. I agree with the staggered start though, maybe this can be thought about over the next couple of days. Mind you I don't think things got underway until about 1.00pm as people were getting themselves registered etc. in the last Open
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Post by Craig Benstock on Nov 13, 2006 14:30:40 GMT
I agree 100% with you Mr.Rivers. Staggered start times would be better for all concerned.
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Post by shortstuff on Nov 13, 2006 15:01:34 GMT
Yeah, sounds like a good idea! When does the draw get posted on the website?
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Post by orrible on Nov 13, 2006 15:34:20 GMT
Good shout. I completely agree with Simon.
I suggest that the committee gives this some serious thought.
The only thing is, will 100+ show up on the day.... If they do, you have a problem. If they don't, you have a problem of games that won't get played hence free tables with no play in progress. Hw do you balnce it Si?
The plate comp slows things down too. Is the Plate a one frame K/O? If not it should be...
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sarah
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Post by sarah on Nov 13, 2006 15:38:28 GMT
As for the draw being put onthe website - tis wont be done until Andy gets back from hols.
As for the staggard start - I can see peoples points, this will neeed to discussed with the rest of the committee. The only problem I can see is getting people to turn up when needed, last season people could not make it on time when it was a 12 noon start let alone have various times for people to turn up!
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Post by Box on Nov 13, 2006 15:39:59 GMT
The plate was best of 3 I think. Not been unlucky to play in it the last 2 seasons ;D
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Post by orrible on Nov 13, 2006 15:45:12 GMT
that is not an issue Sarah. People will always be late. If it started at 6pm the same people will prob be late. A comp this size really has to be staggered. I smell a disaster if only 80% show up. I'm sure Simon will assist the committee with organisation of this. His experience will be invaluable.
Hanging around for 9-10 hours is off putting in my opinion.
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Post by Craig Benstock on Nov 13, 2006 15:46:17 GMT
As a non-drinker, having the likes of Barry & Ian wait around for 8 hours before they play me is fine by me
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Post by orrible on Nov 13, 2006 15:50:10 GMT
As a non-drinker, having the likes of Barry & Ian wait around for 8 hours before they play me is fine by me 'Ol Benny still in comp after 8 hours? Good luck mate
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Post by Box on Nov 13, 2006 15:54:39 GMT
I agree waiting and waiting and waiting is very very tiring Ian. You have a bigger advantage playing straight after your last match rather than waiting for long periods - as is also in Snooker. How about make a weekend of it in future Opens. Play Prelim, 1st, 2nd and 3rd rounds on a Saturday and rest of tourney on Sunday afternoon/evening?? With a Prelim and 1st round plate, also on the Saturday. The Saturday format worked better with the Cambs Cup so why not the Open? Just a thought.
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Post by orrible on Nov 13, 2006 16:01:34 GMT
nice thought. I think you are forgetting one important detail... This is a 3 quid comp with a top prize of about £120. That is a lot of time and commitment for a small return. I know that the money shouldn't be a factor but it is! For 2 days of competetive Pool and hard work and hard drinking. I want the chance of some return....
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Post by Craig Benstock on Nov 13, 2006 16:02:20 GMT
As a non-drinker, having the likes of Barry & Ian wait around for 8 hours before they play me is fine by me 'Ol Benny still in comp after 8 hours? Good luck mate tch - ye of little faith. will you give me 66-1 on it???
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Post by orrible on Nov 13, 2006 16:03:29 GMT
666-1
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Post by Craig Benstock on Nov 13, 2006 16:04:42 GMT
cool - I think I can stretch to a £1 on that
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Post by chris on Nov 13, 2006 17:30:13 GMT
well wot we've done before is there are four heats in the first round and we have eight tables and we start a couple of matche's from each heat and try and keep each heat moving and the problem is some one will always be last and someone who plays in the first matches will always have to wait for round two.the biggest problem is people will always be late or not turn up and don't let us know they won't be there.people may get p*ssed off about how long it goes on for,how do you think the committee members may also feel but we still do it so people can have fun and enjoy the day of pool and we would love to play for more money but we would need a sponsor with about £800 but this is my own words and not the committees
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Post by Box on Nov 13, 2006 18:00:26 GMT
nice thought. I think you are forgetting one important detail... This is a 3 quid comp with a top prize of about £120. That is a lot of time and commitment for a small return. I know that the money shouldn't be a factor but it is! For 2 days of competetive Pool and hard work and hard drinking. I want the chance of some return.... I agree £3 wouldn't be enough but £5.00 would be fair to many. Besides if you get to round 2 thats a possible 15 frames of quality pool. It's only once every 6 months. As the leagues get bigger and interests grow. Players who are getting better are more likely to 'chance their arm' (as in this seasons 109 entries). So you could be looking at 120 plus entries next time x £5 = £600 plus 2 near full days of food and drink at CSC. You could have qualifiers at CSC on Sat, then later rounds/finals at Rathmore on Sunday. Many options!!!
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Post by orrible on Nov 13, 2006 18:37:14 GMT
I like Simons AM and PM starts. No prob with starting at 10.30/11 with the second group coming at 1pm.
No-one is obligated to say if they will show up or not because the event is not reliant on a set turnout.
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ed
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Post by ed on Nov 13, 2006 19:23:03 GMT
Simon is right! Top 'alf of the draw at one time, bottom 'alf at a later time. If you do get ahead of schedule you can just start playing some of the next round in the top 'alf, but I doubt you will.
Also, I don't think you should spread it out over 2 days as you will lose a load of people who don't have the time (like me!)
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Post by Box on Nov 13, 2006 20:03:12 GMT
Simon is right! Top 'alf of the draw at one time, bottom 'alf at a later time. If you do get ahead of schedule you can just start playing some of the next round in the top 'alf, but I doubt you will. Also, I don't think you should spread it out over 2 days as you will lose a load of people who don't have the time (like me!) It was just a stab at an idea for future ones! (I'm really trying to catch up with Orribles 1000odd posts ;D)
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