[POOL] Fwd: Argonne Pool League PROPOSED CHANGES

[Craig Stacey]

Send me your thoughts on the rule changes and proposals below.  I'll  
respond to Kevin tomorrow.  Note that if we reduce to 4 matches,  
league income will fall accordingly unless we raise the per match fee.

As for the rule changes, I don't like any of them.

Begin forwarded message:

>
> All,
>
> There are some issues pertaining to the upcoming season that need  
> to be considered before we start.  Some rule changes have been  
> proposed.  Also, finding a solution to the late, late matches is  
> important.  There are a few ideas that have been put forward.  I  
> would like to hear what everyone has to say about the matter.  And,  
> I think that the teams should vote on each item proposed.
>
> I would ask that if there is discussion for any issue, please REPLY  
> ALL to this message.  For actual VOTING people can reply to  
> everyone, or to just me if they wish to keep their vote private.
>
> First, the following rule changes have been proposed:
>
> 1) Call-shot vs. slop-shot.
> 2) Because of 1), there are called safeties.
> 3) The table is always open after the break.
> 4) 8-ball on the break is *not* a win.
> 5) Scratching on the 8-ball is *not* a loss if the 8-ball is not  
> pocketed.
>
> These are the rules from the World Pool-Billiard Association.  The  
> main difference between WPA and what we currently use are as  
> above.  (http://www.wpa-pool.com/index.asp?content=rules_8ball)  It  
> is also proposed that we put these rules into effect for a period  
> of time (say, four weeks) to evaluate them before deciding if  
> people like them, or want to continue on with our current rules.
>
> Second, a change in the matchup charge has been proposed:
>
> Chart-4  up to 39   [same as before]
> Chart-6  40-59
> Chart-8  60-79
> Chart-10 80-109
> Chart-12 110-up
>
> This will have the effect of reducing the number of games played  
> per match.  It is thought that if we reduce the number of games per  
> match by approximately 2, this will save as much as 60 - 90 minutes  
> in the evening.  This will mean that the matches will get over  
> quicker and we will not have to reduce their number.
>
> Third, barring the idea previously proposed, it has been suggested  
> that we reduce the number of matches played in an evening from 5 to  
> 4.  This will certainly cut short the evening, but it leaves a  
> situation where there is no clear cut winner for the evening.
>
> Please feel free to comment upon any, or all, of these issues.  We  
> have two weeks to get things in order.  Please talk with your team  
> members and find out how they feel about this.
>
> Thanks for your time,
>
> Kevin

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Craig