Well, my one-pocket tournament didn't take off. The good players would, it seems, rather be gambling or sleeping, while many of the others are afraid to try one-pocket. So I'm pleased to announce my new ...
Sunday Double-Elimination 8-ball/9-ball Tournament:
Starting this Sunday, June 4th, 2006.
I'm not sure how the turnout will be, but I'm optimistic -- apparently 8-ball is more popular than one-pocket! I talked to several dozen APA players last night and got an enthusiastic response. If a handfull of the many DC AZB people show up as well, then it could reach the 20s or maybe fill up.
The owner also says he can get the beer distributors to periodically come in and give out hats and shirts, and perhaps some fancier stuff to add to the prize fund (e.g., a neon sign), if you're into that sort of thing.
I've attached the tentative race chart, in case anyone's curious. I expect some of the stronger players to freak out over giving out 4-1 and 3-1 spots, but I've only got 5 tables to work with. That's also why the first two rounds on the winner's side, the rounds of 32 and 16, use a "shorter race" format -- if this isn't clear, see the bracket32.pdf attachment below.
Comments or suggestions are welcome. Particularly regarding how reasonable the race chart looks, and how long this would take with a field of 32 and 5 tables. Should I make the first two rounds in the losers side use the short race chart, too? Something else to keep it moving?
Thanks,
Cory
UPDATE: I should mention that there are four 9' tables and one 8' table. I'll put the match with the lowest handicapped players on the 8' table. Also, I've modified the race chart.
Sunday Double-Elimination 8-ball/9-ball Tournament:
- Double-Elimination, 8-Ball on the Winners Side, 9-Ball on the Losers Side.
- Format is singles, BCA rules.
- Handicapped.
- Every Sunday.
- Free practice from 6:00 - 7:00, tournament starts at 7:00 sharp.
- $10.00 entry (goes up $1.00 at 7:01 and another $1.00 every 5 minutes thereafter).
- 100% payout, no green fees.
- Field capped at 32.
- Location: The Cue Bar, 1115 U St. NW, Washington, DC, 202-332-7665.
- Street parking available; about 50 yards from the U-Street/Cardozo metro stop.
Starting this Sunday, June 4th, 2006.
I'm not sure how the turnout will be, but I'm optimistic -- apparently 8-ball is more popular than one-pocket! I talked to several dozen APA players last night and got an enthusiastic response. If a handfull of the many DC AZB people show up as well, then it could reach the 20s or maybe fill up.
The owner also says he can get the beer distributors to periodically come in and give out hats and shirts, and perhaps some fancier stuff to add to the prize fund (e.g., a neon sign), if you're into that sort of thing.
I've attached the tentative race chart, in case anyone's curious. I expect some of the stronger players to freak out over giving out 4-1 and 3-1 spots, but I've only got 5 tables to work with. That's also why the first two rounds on the winner's side, the rounds of 32 and 16, use a "shorter race" format -- if this isn't clear, see the bracket32.pdf attachment below.
Comments or suggestions are welcome. Particularly regarding how reasonable the race chart looks, and how long this would take with a field of 32 and 5 tables. Should I make the first two rounds in the losers side use the short race chart, too? Something else to keep it moving?
Thanks,
Cory
UPDATE: I should mention that there are four 9' tables and one 8' table. I'll put the match with the lowest handicapped players on the 8' table. Also, I've modified the race chart.
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