Dress code in pool

Scaramouche said:
THE DRESS CODE

Pool players should appear at least sufficiently properous to be able to buy the products of potential sponsors.:D
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Is there a sufficiently "improperous" appearance to buy the products of potential sponsors? :D Kinda sounds like a G.W.Bush'ism. :p

All funnin' aside, I agree -- one should look the part -- i.e. sufficiently heeled to be able to purchase the products of the sponsor, instead of looking like a poster boy/gal for "mercy sponsorship."

-Sean
 
If it looks like a jackoff, if it acts like a jackoff, if it talks like a jackoff,
we all know the rest.
Dressing well instantly gives you more credibility.
If I owned a pool room I would have a dress code, you attract what you let in the door.
I don't need to see someone's underwear while I am playing a tourney match, or any other time for that matter.
Tennis shoes should be allowed as long as you don't look like a fool.
My feet hurt like hell if I wear dress shoes all day when I play.

The major thing that has to happen is tourney directors need to spot being so lax on the dress code, if you have one enforce it.
I have seen way to many people show up at a tourney that has a dress code and say " OH sorry I forgot, I don't have other clothes". I don't care if you came from across the country if there is a dress code in place you follow it or DON"T play. Until the dress code starts getting enforced when one is in place players will continue to not care and do as they please knowing they will not be told they cant play.
 
risky biz said:
No tennis shoes/running shoes? If pool is a sport why not sport footwear?

Have you ever played 5 - 6 hours straight in dress shoes? Your feet will hurt like hell.
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Rockports and others are dressy enough and not that expensive. That's no excuse. I've seen people sent out of a tournament to buy shoes because the came to play in sneakers. They went and bought shoes and come back and were allowed to play. That was in NYS. You would not believe some of the stuff I've seen people wear in tournaments since I moved South. There is a well known local good player who won't play in tournaments where he can't wear his ball cap, yes, he's bald.
 
The OP wonders why players shouldn't be allowed to dress as they like? Seriously?

I bought a Derby City match from Accu-Stats many years ago. I wanted to watch some banks. One player was Gary Spaeth. I started playing in the same pool room that he called home and he showed me a lot of stuff back in the day. When I saw his name on the inventory list I had to buy. Well, the match starts and his opponent saunters up to the table in raggy jeans, a wrinkled T-shirt, and an unbuttoned flannel that looked like he had slept in it. Not to mention that his hair was unkempt and he looked like he hadn't showered. I think that alone tells you why players shouldn't be left to their own devices.

Now, I don't think a tuxedo style dress code is necessary. I think we all can agree that tennis shoes, or some soft soled shoe would be preferred to dress shoes. I also think we can agree that a button up shirt with a tie is too constraining. But, there are ways to dress nice without going to the opera, but, players should *NEVER* be allowed to make the call for themselves.

You can just go ahead and add poor clothing choices, and *****ing about having a dress code, to the long list of reasons why pool doesn't get recognized and sponsored by the big name companies.
MULLY
 
Do you want to see this on national television strutting around the table? I don't really think it would be good for business.

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Greg
 
If you're gonna wear a ball cap, turn it around forward on your head. Don't sag and wear comfortable shoes, not flip flops. No cut off sleeves to show off the guns and tats, even though they are impressive. :D

Best,
Mike
 
I don't really see anything wrong with a dress code personally. I don't think it should be taken to the extreme. Nice jeans/pants and shirt are fine.
 
Agree with most posters, if you look and smell like you spent the night in a dumpster you won't be allowed to participate. Sneakers? Why not, as long as they don't have a big toe poking out. Dockers rather than jeans IMHO, and ball caps should be limited to local events. My $.02.....Dan
 
Pushout said:
Rockports and others are dressy enough and not that expensive. That's no excuse. I've seen people sent out of a tournament to buy shoes because the came to play in sneakers. They went and bought shoes and come back and were allowed to play. That was in NYS. You would not believe some of the stuff I've seen people wear in tournaments since I moved South. There is a well known local good player who won't play in tournaments where he can't wear his ball cap, yes, he's bald.
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I wear shoes 8-9 hours a day, 6 days a week. Basic carpet on cement. I really want to be able to wear sneakers when I'm off work.

I do have good, clean sneakers that aren't outlandish. I would think they would be appropriate. And FAR more comfortable to wear than shoes.
 
Pushout said:
Rockports and others are dressy enough and not that expensive. That's no excuse. I've seen people sent out of a tournament to buy shoes because the came to play in sneakers. They went and bought shoes and come back and were allowed to play. That was in NYS. You would not believe some of the stuff I've seen people wear in tournaments since I moved South. There is a well known local good player who won't play in tournaments where he can't wear his ball cap, yes, he's bald.
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Black athletic shoes without bizarre designs are all that should be required. Rockports that are tan or green look worse than white tennis shoes. There should be an athletic shoe designed for pool. Something thats dressy with good cushion and ventilation designed in.
 
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