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Cue_Isty · Senior Poster (Pots off the break)

Oxford Singles League - We need one!

jamesyboy · Veteran Poster (Pots the first red)

i wouldn't do very well but id give it a shot.

2. james watson

The Pool Shark · Ultimate Poster (Breaks off in decider)

Cue_Isty wrote:

Something on the lines off - 32 Players 5 Events, £20 per event.
Ranking points given for the next season - top 4, 8, 16, 32

Or 32 players, each player plays everyone twice - spread over 6 months.
Prize money goes to top 8 accordingly and 1 Grand Slam Final Event.

Come on, how hard can it be? Malc, Kev? Sort it out!

This would be a good measure of who are really the best players in Oxford (rather than County brownie points )

I can think of at least 16 players who wouldn't hesitate to be in this.

List your names below

1. Isty Afzal

-- Edited by Cue_Isty at 12:56, 2007-12-04

Great idea, Isty. Why don't you sort it out?

Cue_Isty · Senior Poster (Pots off the break)

jamesyboy wrote:

i wouldn't do very well but id give it a shot.

2. james watson

That's the spirit mate

I wouldn't think so negative either, as under 18's (assuming you're under 18?) and ladies will get a 1 frame start in every round.

Let your mates know about this thread. The experience alone for you guys will be worth the money IMO

Cue_Isty · Senior Poster (Pots off the break)

The Pool Shark wrote:

Great idea, Isty. Why don't you sort it out?

I am. As you can see from my signature, I'm a part time Pool Geek. We need a full time one to run this properly, aka Malcom or Kevin, or both

I'm just putting a feeler out at the moment and I know this kind of thing has been on the cards for years.
Maybe 200 will be the year it finally comes together.

I take it counties No 1 is ready and confident then? nice one!

1. Isty Afzal
2. James Watson
3. Ash Fletcher

Luckylewis · Even if you beat me I’m STILL THE BEST ;-)

Cue_Isty wrote:

The Pool Shark wrote:

Great idea, Isty. Why don't you sort it out?

I am. As you can see from my signature, I'm a part time Pool Geek. We need a full time one to run this properly, aka Malcom or Kevin, or both

I'm just putting a feeler out at the moment and I know this kind of thing has been on the cards for years.
Maybe 200 will be the year it finally comes together.

I take it counties No 1 is ready and confident then? nice one!

1. Isty Afzal
2. James Watson
3. Ash Fletcher

I have done/run all this before, as you might remember with the great Martyn "FUDGER" Edwards, so I will pass this time.

if there is no age limit put me down, maybe I will also get a frame start as a veteran of the game LOL.

nature boy colzy · Senior Poster (Pots off the break)

4. the nature boy

PoolQueen · Ultimate Poster (1-0 up in a best of 7)

I tried running one at the Oracle a while ago but it never really got going. This was the format -

Matches are over a distance of 11 frames. (All 11 frames must be played). 1 point awarded for each winning frame plus a bonus point if you win the match.

16 places available and entry is £30 deposit (refundable provided that all matches are played) and then £2 per week. £10 will be deducted from your deposit for each match not played. Matches can be rearranged.

1st place will receive £250 plus a trophy. 2nd place £125, 3rd place £60 and 4th place £30.

I would be willing to run one again if there is the interest but if you're doing it Isty, count me in.

5. Hazel Dabrowski.

Cue_Isty · Senior Poster (Pots off the break)

Luckylewis wrote:

I have done/run all this before, as you might remember with the great Martyn "FUDGER" Edwards, so I will pass this time.

if there is no age limit put me down, maybe I will also get a frame start as a veteran of the game LOL.

Well I suppose if there's nothing in it for you or the Osney

Where's Ming? I'm sure he was up for running one of these..

Cue_Isty · Senior Poster (Pots off the break)

PoolQueen wrote:

I tried running one at the Oracle a while ago but it never really got going. This was the format -

Matches are over a distance of 11 frames. (All 11 frames must be played). 1 point awarded for each winning frame plus a bonus point if you win the match.
16 places available and entry is £30 deposit (refundable provided that all matches are played) and then £2 per week. £10 will be deducted from your deposit for each match not played. Matches can be rearranged.

1st place will receive £250 plus a trophy. 2nd place £125, 3rd place £60 and 4th place £30.

I would be willing to run one again if there is the interest but if you're doing it Isty, count me in.

5. Hazel Dabrowski.

Hi Hazel

Not sure which format would be better - either the league thing with a round robin format, or 5 events like a mini tour.
Which ever format players prefer there would be ranking points system to carry over for the next season. If it's a mini tour format the ranking points can be used to seed players - ie ensuring the top 8 don't meet until the quarters, and so on.
I think a best of 9 first to 5 minimum for the first round for this type of event (plus you and the yoofs will have a frame start)

Right then

1. Isty Afzal
2. James Watson
3. Ash Fletcher
4. Malc (couldn't run a bath) Lewis
5. Nature Boy
6. Hazel Dabrowski

Will be seeing a few more potential candidates (who don't post on here) over the next few days.

Please cut and paste the list when adding your name.

Thanks

MING · Ultimate Poster (2-0 up in a best of 7)

Cue_Isty wrote:
Where's Ming? I'm sure he was up for running one of these..

I've already done some figures on running a Tour on the lines of Isty's suggestion. If enuff people indicate an interest then i'll consider doing it and even seeing if i can get sponsorship. Need close to 32 per event to make it viable.

If there's interest, i'll publish my idea..................

Not interested in doing a Singles League, Hazel, as there's too much farting about with people not agreeing when to play.

1. Isty Afzal
2. James Watson
3. Ash Fletcher
4. Malc (couldn't run a bath) Lewis
5. Nature Boy
6. Hazel Dabrowski
&. Kevin McIlroy

-- Edited by MING at 20:08, 2007-12-04

Cue_Isty · Senior Poster (Pots off the break)

Hi Kev, nice of you to finally make an appearance

I think there's a good chance we can finally get this up and running. There's no shortages of players wanting to play as in previous years.

MING wrote:

Not interested in doing a Singles League, Hazel, as there's too much farting about with people not agreeing when to play.

I hear you. Plus with league system you get players arranging loads of games whilst others hardly playing any. Also, at the end of the season you get players chucking games to help their mates
Too much of a head ache IMO. So a mini Tour it is

If there anyone interested in still running a singles league similar to Hazel's idea?? feel free to step up

-- Edited by Cue_Isty at 20:53, 2007-12-04

Slo mo Action Replay · Occasional Poster (Racking up the balls)

1. Isty Afzal
2. James Watson
3. Ash Fletcher
4. Malc (couldn't run a bath) Lewis
5. Nature Boy
6. Hazel Dabrowski
7. Kevin McIlroy
8. Adam Poole

lakeattacks · Veteran Poster (Pots the first red)

MING wrote:
I've already done some figures on running a Tour on the lines of Isty's suggestion. If enuff people indicate an interest then i'll consider doing it and even seeing if i can get sponsorship. Need close to 32 per event to make it viable.

If there's interest, i'll publish my idea..................

Sounds A good idea and with sponsorship, It might keep entry costs down which would mean more players playing, Maybe if it is a tour, Then Maybe you could get a main sponsor and venue's to sponsor as well and in return,
week 1 you go to Colours, 2nd week A1, 3rd week Oracle, 4th week Rileys and so on.
1. Isty Afzal
2. James Watson
3. Ash Fletcher
4. Malc (couldn't run a bath) Lewis
5. Nature Boy
6. Hazel Dabrowski
7. Kevin McIlroy
8. Adam Poole
9. Steve Lakeman

-- Edited by lakeattacks at 21:14, 2007-12-04

The Pool Shark · Ultimate Poster (Breaks off in decider)

Why's my name on the list? confused

Cue_Isty · Senior Poster (Pots off the break)

The Pool Shark wrote:

Great idea, Isty.

The Pool Shark wrote:

Why's my name on the list?

You get a special invite being Counties No 1 an all

No worries, if you don't think you're up for the challenge I'll happily remove it.

The Pool Shark · Ultimate Poster (Breaks off in decider)

Cue_Isty wrote:

You get a special invite being Counties No 1 an all

No worries, if you don't think you're up for the challenge I'll happily remove it.

Oh yeah, I see your post of earlier now. Leave it there - I'm interested - a lot depends on the format with my work commitments, and I've heard of these ideas before and nothing's come of them. Good luck in helping get it off the ground though.

Oh, and I'm now County Number 3 (probably dropping to about 6th after this weekend...) smile

Cue_Isty · Senior Poster (Pots off the break)

The Pool Shark wrote:

Oh yeah, I see your post of earlier now. Leave it there - I'm interested - a lot depends on the format with my work commitments, and I've heard of these ideas before and nothing's come of them. Good luck in helping get it off the ground though.

No probs mate. It must be tough playing 3 nights of the week, county etc

I'll put you down as a U&A, Ummer and Arr-er

1. Isty Afzal
2. James Watson U18
3. Ash Fletcher U&A
4. Malc (couldn't run a bath) Lewis
5. Nature Boy U18
6. Hazel Dabrowski FM
7. Kevin McIlroy
8. Adam Poole U18
9. Steve Lakeman

jamesyboy · Veteran Poster (Pots the first red)

Just out of curiosity, say this did go ahead, what day would it be on?

Cue_Isty · Senior Poster (Pots off the break)

jamesyboy wrote:

Just out of curiosity, say this did go ahead, what day would it be on?

Saturday I would of thought.

Knowing how meticulous Ming is, I'd imagine it be pre-drawn so you know roughly what time to turn up.
The second season should be even easier to organise with the ranking/seeding system in place.

-- Edited by Cue_Isty at 11:44, 2007-12-05

jamesyboy · Veteran Poster (Pots the first red)

Cue_Isty wrote:

jamesyboy wrote:

Just out of curiosity, say this did go ahead, what day would it be on?

Saturday I would of thought.

Knowing how meticulous Ming is, I'd imagine it be pre-drawn so you know roughly what time to turn up.
The second season should be even easier to organise with the ranking/seeding system in place.

-- Edited by Cue_Isty at 11:44, 2007-12-05

thats good.

Milhouse · Ultimate Poster (2-0 up in a best of 7)

nature boy colzy wrote:

4. the nature boy

Rick Flair ????

Chris · Regular Poster (Wins the toss)

I'd be interested in having a go against the elite of Oxfordshire Pool

1. Isty Afzal
2. James Watson U18
3. Ash Fletcher U&A
4. Malc (couldn't run a bath) Lewis
5. Nature Boy U18
6. Hazel Dabrowski FM
7. Kevin McIlroy
8. Adam Poole U18
9. Steve Lakeman
10. Chris Hambridge

JFK · Senior Poster (Nominates their colour)

Count me in

1. Isty Afzal
2. James Watson U18
3. Ash Fletcher U&A
4. Malc (couldn't run a bath) Lewis
5. Nature Boy U18
6. Hazel Dabrowski FM
7. Kevin McIlroy
8. Adam Poole U18
9. Steve Lakeman
10. Chris Hambridge
11. John Kinsey

Which venue though?

MING · Ultimate Poster (2-0 up in a best of 7)

JFK wrote:
Which venue though?

As a "Oxford Tour" it may be possible to use 4 or 5 venues; Riley's, Colours, Oracle (abingdon), A1 Club (and maybe Crown House to increase tables), A venue in Bicester/Witney?

Saturday's are the most likely day as there's pool leagues/county etc on sundays.

MING · Ultimate Poster (2-0 up in a best of 7)

Other things to consider;

(1) Day of Play; Saturday/Sunday

(2) Format; Single/Double elimination

(3) Rules; Blackball/World (though double elimination could have 1 set of rules for the winners section and the other set of rules for the losers section?)

Can you add your preferences of the above beside your name

-- Edited by MING at 15:37, 2007-12-05

Luckylewis · Even if you beat me I’m STILL THE BEST ;-)

MING wrote:
Other things to consider;

(1) Day of Play; Saturday/Sunday

(2) Format; Single/Double elimination

(3) Rules; Blackball/World (though double elimination could have 1 set of rules for the winners section and the other set of rules for the losers section?)

Malc's preferences are in BOLD above beside your name

lakeattacks · Veteran Poster (Pots the first red)

1. Isty Afzal
2. James Watson U18
3. Ash Fletcher U&A
4. Malc (couldn't run a bath) Lewis
5. Nature Boy U18
6. Hazel Dabrowski FM
7. Kevin McIlroy
8. Adam Poole U18
9. Steve Lakeman - sat or sun, any format, Blackball rules
10. Chris Hambridge
11. John Kinsey

Sunday maybe a better date for numbers but with county matches would be a real problem getting dates which didn't clash with either Rules.

-- Edited by lakeattacks at 16:03, 2007-12-05

Cue_Isty · Senior Poster (Pots off the break)

Just because it's a tour format it doesn't mean that you need to use more than one venue.
You got to look at a central location, easy access, good tables, free parking wink

whoever's offering you the best deal.

IMO your giving too many variables, you're never going to make everyone happy because it's not a perfect world.
There's nothing wrong with getting positive feedback though, but at the end of the day - The Tournament Organiser should have the final say.

My preferences are - Saturday

Don't mind which rules but I know the Blackball people on the whole can't play both - so I'm going with the majority here - Blackball rules

Straight KO

Thanks

Isty

MING · Ultimate Poster (2-0 up in a best of 7)

lakeattacks wrote:
Sunday maybe a better date for numbers but with county matches would be a real problem getting dates which didn't clash with either Rules.

Quite agree Steve, two things however, (1) With 32 or so entries, clashes will occur with Sunday Pool Leagues as it could run quite late for some (2) Venues maybe more forthcoming for play on a Saturday and they're open longer/later