[POOL] Fwd: Argonne Pool League PROPOSED CHANGES

[Roger Sersted]

My .02,

Rules 1 and 2 are just ridiculous.   This would give such an advantage 
to better players (30+), that I think a lot of the lower handicapped 
players would leave.

Rule 3 is just counter to what we've always played.  I'm against it on 
principle. :-)

Rules 4 and 5 were probably proposed by people who lost under those 
circumstances.  Too bad, so sad, get over it.  Leave it "as is".

Roger S.

> 
> |-----Original Message-----
> |From: owner-mcs-pool at mcs.anl.gov [mailto:owner-mcs-pool at mcs.anl.gov] On
> |Behalf Of Craig Stacey
> |Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 22:30
> |To: mcs-pool at mcs.anl.gov
> |Subject: [POOL] Fwd: Argonne Pool League PROPOSED CHANGES
> |
> |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
> |
> |--
> |Craig
>