the pool scene in the Covid world
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There is a major snooker tournament in progress right now. No audience. Everyone is tested. Referees wear masks. No shaking of hands. Normal practice is for the referee to help the player with getting/putting away the bridges (rests) but not now.
Several players tested positive. From the sportinglife.com website:
Several players tested positive. From the sportinglife.com website:
Daniel Wells and Gary Wilson have withdrawn from the BetVictor European Masters after testing positive for coronavirus.
The players were tested upon arrival at the behind-closed-doors event in Milton Keynes, with Elliot Slessor and David Lilley also having to pull out after coming into contact with Wilson, the World Snooker Tour said on Tuesday.
Michael White came into contact with Wells and has also pulled out.
All other players and officials were also tested and, as a result of the quintet’s withdrawal, five players will receive byes to the next round.
World champion Ronnie O’Sullivan heads that list, with Mark Selby, David Gilbert, James Cahill and Duane Jones now also without a first-round opponent.
WST said in a statement the five affected players will “now undergo a period of self isolation and will receive the support of WST”.
The players were tested upon arrival at the behind-closed-doors event in Milton Keynes, with Elliot Slessor and David Lilley also having to pull out after coming into contact with Wilson, the World Snooker Tour said on Tuesday.
Michael White came into contact with Wells and has also pulled out.
All other players and officials were also tested and, as a result of the quintet’s withdrawal, five players will receive byes to the next round.
World champion Ronnie O’Sullivan heads that list, with Mark Selby, David Gilbert, James Cahill and Duane Jones now also without a first-round opponent.
WST said in a statement the five affected players will “now undergo a period of self isolation and will receive the support of WST”.
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Our Rec center has 1 out of three rooms open, you must sign up in advance and wear a mask. No spectators and a max of 2 players per table. I have tried it a couple of times and still don't really feel that comfortable so for now no pool. I don't like it but feel it's the right thing to do.
Kudos to you!
No calls to close the room or deny others the right to make their own choices. Simply taking responsibility for doing what you feel is best for you.
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I was going to go play BCA league last night but both my children and my girlfriend pleaded with me not to start playing again. My girls step-granddad passed away a couple months ago in Florida from Covid-19. The story is he contracted it after only going out to pool league. I've decided I'll just bide my time banging in my basement for another six months. I need more varied competition than my GF however, she's beating me way too often and I'm becoming demoralized.