I'm currently running a handicapped straight pool league and am starting another next week (non-handicapped straight pool), and was looking for some feedback from league owner/operators on what is a resonable fee to charge for administration.
I'd like to keep it fair, but there can be a lot of busy work, and don't want to be under appreciated, if you get my drift. These leagues are independent and do not have any affiliation to any other organizations, so whatever money is collected in weekly fees is split between the prize pool, the room owner, and me.
For the handicapped league, I provide a schedule and a contact sheet to every member and they make their matches with their opponents and play at the designated room. I publish a weekly update via email a standings page with wins & losses, along with updated handicap points and skill levels, high runs and total bonus points. We pay out some portion of the prize pool for bonus points on a pro rata basis, so everyone can win something, and the rest for a tournament at the end of the season.
I also put up the schedule, the standings and the Match Calculator on a bulleting board in the pool hall and update at least twice a week.
I'm adding a website with all this info, along with the ability to collect the money, but it's not up yet, and won't be for a little while.
Each season (so far, I hope this eases up as we get more repeat customers) I have to find replacements for people who quit, and adjust the schedule as needed.
The money is collected by the room and held for me, which I pick up at least twice a week.
I'd love to hear about how you guys do this. Thanks in advance.
I'd like to keep it fair, but there can be a lot of busy work, and don't want to be under appreciated, if you get my drift. These leagues are independent and do not have any affiliation to any other organizations, so whatever money is collected in weekly fees is split between the prize pool, the room owner, and me.
For the handicapped league, I provide a schedule and a contact sheet to every member and they make their matches with their opponents and play at the designated room. I publish a weekly update via email a standings page with wins & losses, along with updated handicap points and skill levels, high runs and total bonus points. We pay out some portion of the prize pool for bonus points on a pro rata basis, so everyone can win something, and the rest for a tournament at the end of the season.
I also put up the schedule, the standings and the Match Calculator on a bulleting board in the pool hall and update at least twice a week.
I'm adding a website with all this info, along with the ability to collect the money, but it's not up yet, and won't be for a little while.
Each season (so far, I hope this eases up as we get more repeat customers) I have to find replacements for people who quit, and adjust the schedule as needed.
The money is collected by the room and held for me, which I pick up at least twice a week.
I'd love to hear about how you guys do this. Thanks in advance.
