What's the reason for dress codes in some pool tournaments? I dont think that it has contributed to the rise or fall of this sport. I'm just looking for some opinions on this matter.
Dress Code!
- Thread starter Sweet Daddy
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Nike was gonna sponser me for a year. But i told them no hats allowed in most big tournies that was the end of that. Just kidding of course but that would be the case now would'nt it?
I think that the reason for the dress code is to clean up the image of the game. If you walk into a venue and see 500 well dressed pool players you are going to have a much better impression of the sport than if you walked into a place full of guys in ripped up jeans and holey t-shirts. I have only played in tourneys where collars were required, nothing fancy.
Check out a pro three cushion tournament. Now that's class.
Sweet Daddy said:
with the women's regional events, they are stepping stones to the professional tour - if you want to be a professional, you should represent yourself as such. in a professional office career, you have to dress accordingly, why should a sport be any different. i also agree with the others that the image of the sport is tarnished, so anything will help or so i hope.
Watch some of the older videos, they're wearing tuxedos other with players wearing vests.
Nothing wrong with requiring a dress code.
Nothing wrong with requiring a dress code.
Requiring a dress code is OK if you want to portray a professional aire to your event (inc the use of publicity photo's of players after that etc).
The one thing that constantly amazes me is when TD's set a dress code that can be somewhat ambiguous and then get into little squabbles dealing with inconsistences, like:
- Black Shoes.
Some will allow black sneakers but then say that the coloured swoosh is too bright so it's all of a sudden deemed not to be black.
- Collared Shirts.
They would say all players must wear shirts with collars, but then rule against a player wearing a soccer shirt which has a collar.
- No Hats.
TD's would will get into debates about religious items (turban's etc) are then just asking for trouble.
- Black Trousers.
Some will allow black jeans some won't, some will allow corduroy (Fashion ALERT) some won't.
Some TD's make a rod for their own back when they state a dress code without having a vision of what they want to communicate to the players what the overall "look" should be. Then you have some players who will just try and bend the rules for no real reason than just to draw attention to themselves wearing items that others aren't; to show off that they can do it.
My personal opinion is that a _sensible_ dress code of smart but casual wear for a tournament makes for a good look and a good feel around the place. It helps to make events that "off-industry" sponsors & affiliates won't be put off by.
For a standard low key house competition or club event, I say codes should be waived. At the end of the day, the idea is to entice people into the venue and generate return custom - not to be picky, overly officious / power mad and narc folks.
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The one thing that constantly amazes me is when TD's set a dress code that can be somewhat ambiguous and then get into little squabbles dealing with inconsistences, like:
- Black Shoes.
Some will allow black sneakers but then say that the coloured swoosh is too bright so it's all of a sudden deemed not to be black.
- Collared Shirts.
They would say all players must wear shirts with collars, but then rule against a player wearing a soccer shirt which has a collar.
- No Hats.
TD's would will get into debates about religious items (turban's etc) are then just asking for trouble.
- Black Trousers.
Some will allow black jeans some won't, some will allow corduroy (Fashion ALERT) some won't.
Some TD's make a rod for their own back when they state a dress code without having a vision of what they want to communicate to the players what the overall "look" should be. Then you have some players who will just try and bend the rules for no real reason than just to draw attention to themselves wearing items that others aren't; to show off that they can do it.
My personal opinion is that a _sensible_ dress code of smart but casual wear for a tournament makes for a good look and a good feel around the place. It helps to make events that "off-industry" sponsors & affiliates won't be put off by.
For a standard low key house competition or club event, I say codes should be waived. At the end of the day, the idea is to entice people into the venue and generate return custom - not to be picky, overly officious / power mad and narc folks.
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Mike the Bike
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Golden Rule.........
It's the Golden Rule. You put up the Gold you make the rules.
mike
It's the Golden Rule. You put up the Gold you make the rules.
mike
Race2-9 said:
You are so right. You know the problem with most of the good players is that they think they are going to run things and that every rule is a dam debate.
If the good players would just show a "little" class and and take a bit of pride in what they wore, I wouldn't have to worry about the others.
Black pants make sense. Who wants to see someone in white pants that has blue chalk all over them?
I suggest everyone have logo team shirts.
I posted an active thread on this subject a month ago or so. I WANT to look my best when I play. It's my style, ....even when I am stinking and losing bad.
The shoeless - asscrack deal kind of bothers me. First of all it is a healthcode violation to not wear shoes in a public gathering /eating place, second of all ummmm hello..... you are barefoot. I certainly wouldn't walk around barefoot on a stinky, boozey, trodden down, germ-fest, mite-hidin rug at my local. Yowza ...can you say Tinactin?
I am the ONLY guy at league in a collared shirt, pants, belt. I am I know in minority. I don't look down at anyones dress (besides the shoeless -asscrack deal) and am not trying to change anyone, thank God it's a free country.
The shoeless - asscrack deal kind of bothers me. First of all it is a healthcode violation to not wear shoes in a public gathering /eating place, second of all ummmm hello..... you are barefoot. I certainly wouldn't walk around barefoot on a stinky, boozey, trodden down, germ-fest, mite-hidin rug at my local. Yowza ...can you say Tinactin?
I am the ONLY guy at league in a collared shirt, pants, belt. I am I know in minority. I don't look down at anyones dress (besides the shoeless -asscrack deal) and am not trying to change anyone, thank God it's a free country.
Sweet Daddy said:
Dress Code for pool is a GREAT SUBJECT, and I feel a reasonable Dress code is reasonable. It kind of bugs me to go to a tournament and see plays looking like refugees from a Homeless Shelter.
Also if Pool is seeking sponsorship be it local, or national companies, I think if the placers look neat it will help attract sponsorship.
My Definition of a REASONABLE DRESS CODE WOLD BE:
No Torn, or Ripped Clothing
No Flip Flops, or Sandals
No Shirts with the F**K word on it or other inappropriate, offensive Logo, or Languages on it.
Shirt with Collars
Long Pant or Jeans
Socks
Closed Toed Shoes, or Tennis Shoes, etc.
I like Coco's idea.......keep it simple yet classy. Whats wrong with a nice polo shirt, a nice pair of jeans or slaks, and a deacent pair of tennis shoes? I see people all the time carrying 1,000 dollar cues and dressing like the shop exclusively in the dumpster. Another note to go along with that is personal hygeine. Who wants to play against some person who smells like they havent had a shower in a week?
From a TD's Perspective...................
I run the Virginia State 9 ball Championships which is a US Open Qualifier and here are the rules I have for my tournament. They are totally fine wearing whatever they wore on Day1. However, on Day 2 they need to have on a collared shirt or a nice dressy shirt. The reason I do this is because if you are back on Day 2 of my event, you are in contention of winning the tournamnet. I have the event covered by Inside Pool Magazine and I want my champion and runner up looking good for the magazine article.
My 2 cents................for what they are worth. :thumbup:
I run the Virginia State 9 ball Championships which is a US Open Qualifier and here are the rules I have for my tournament. They are totally fine wearing whatever they wore on Day1. However, on Day 2 they need to have on a collared shirt or a nice dressy shirt. The reason I do this is because if you are back on Day 2 of my event, you are in contention of winning the tournamnet. I have the event covered by Inside Pool Magazine and I want my champion and runner up looking good for the magazine article.
My 2 cents................for what they are worth. :thumbup: