gulfportdoc
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Good suggestions, Wayne.
~Doc
Super Senior Classic ll & Senior Classic l
- Thread starter Jeff sparks
- Start date
~Doc
LSJohn
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I only see one problem:
For me to win both tournaments, I'll have to play 10 races to 4 in 4 days, then if I get unlucky (guys like Incardona, Hall, Parica and Varner always get the rolls) and lose the first matches in the finals, I'll have to play two more races to three.
I'll have to bring a whole case of Geritol.
Island Drive
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I'm In
I'm In
Put me down....Haven't played in Houston since Jan. 1991. Jeremy wanted weight in rotation, I didn't know one hole back then, we never matched up, and Red was still kickin' it and helping Jeremy during that time.
I'm In
Put me down....Haven't played in Houston since Jan. 1991. Jeremy wanted weight in rotation, I didn't know one hole back then, we never matched up, and Red was still kickin' it and helping Jeremy during that time.
Jeff sparks
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Which division? Seniors? Or SS's? Or both if you're old enough?
P.S. Please check your PM box
jrhendy
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I do not think Bill is old enough for the Super Seniors. Could not spell one pocket in the 70's.
Jeff sparks
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I do not think Bill is old enough for the Super Seniors. Could not spell one pocket in the 70's.
Bill ........? Last name?
jrhendy
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Bill Meacham. We used to call him Bigfoot. You will see why when you meet him.
Plays good and has fun. Will be a great addition.
Island Drive
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I do not think Bill is old enough for the Super Seniors. Could not spell one pocket in the 70's.
Class of 67 will be 67 when I arrive.
One Pocket Ghost
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Ok sir...I din't know about the air conditioning issues at the poolroom <a href='http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/skype-emoticons.html' title='Skype Emoticons'><img src='http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/free-indifferent-smileys-851.gif' alt='Skype Emoticons' border='0'></a>
Island Drive
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The May events in Vegas at the Rivera in the past are no longer, but the BCA events have sr and super srs that are now at the Rio in the middle of summer and I've heard many don't like it then, too hot, and summer time is for family.
MAY....This is the only really good natural gap, because allot of leagues all over the country, have many SSI's & II's. Also, they have playoffs and tune up annual events in April before the summer Nationals with many seniors in those.
Personally, I'd pick the VERY first weekend in May or LAST weekend in April, before it gets hot, that way we'd all would enjoy the southern heat before it hits.
MAY....This is the only really good natural gap, because allot of leagues all over the country, have many SSI's & II's. Also, they have playoffs and tune up annual events in April before the summer Nationals with many seniors in those.
Personally, I'd pick the VERY first weekend in May or LAST weekend in April, before it gets hot, that way we'd all would enjoy the southern heat before it hits.
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Cary
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Jeff, I'll play in the Seniors (I'll be 68 in March). Any date suits me. Let me know when/where to send the money.
Jeff sparks
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Cary, I will put you on the interest list and you will be guaranteed a spot in the limited field ( first 24 to enter & pay entry fee) however at this early date they are not accepting any paid entries, but as soon as the dates are set we will notify everyone on the interest list.
Please list your full name and I will add you to the list.
Looking forward to meeting you in April.
Jeff
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Jeff sparks
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Cameras
Cameras
John Rizzo is already preparing for April. I stopped by Bogies yesterday to play for a couple of hours, (played 5 hours) and John was having cameras installed above tables 2,3,& 4 for the live stream next year. If you draw table 2 in a match, be prepared to hang a few!!! It's tight, 4" pockets.
Table 3 was used for the stream in the 1st SS Classic and although the pockets are shimmed, it and table 6 are the most generous of the 8 tables available. The play on all of them is very acceptable, not perfect, but consistent.
I guess John's idea is to be able to show a larger variety of matches and also to have the option of showing some action matches after hours. Table 2 has seen some heavy hitter action ($20K) this year, and April will surly draw a crowd of the younger guns looking for action.
Anyway, when you draw tables 2,3, or 4 next year, SMILE, you'll be on candid camera!
Cameras
John Rizzo is already preparing for April. I stopped by Bogies yesterday to play for a couple of hours, (played 5 hours) and John was having cameras installed above tables 2,3,& 4 for the live stream next year. If you draw table 2 in a match, be prepared to hang a few!!! It's tight, 4" pockets.
Table 3 was used for the stream in the 1st SS Classic and although the pockets are shimmed, it and table 6 are the most generous of the 8 tables available. The play on all of them is very acceptable, not perfect, but consistent.
I guess John's idea is to be able to show a larger variety of matches and also to have the option of showing some action matches after hours. Table 2 has seen some heavy hitter action ($20K) this year, and April will surly draw a crowd of the younger guns looking for action.
Anyway, when you draw tables 2,3, or 4 next year, SMILE, you'll be on candid camera!
gulfportdoc
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Tell me about it. I showed up at the event feeling way under the weather, but still looking forward to a few matches. So who do I draw for the first match? James Christopher-- on the streaming table. Oh well, the best I can say is that two of the games were close-- in a 4-0 drubbing....
Anyway, when you draw tables 2,3, or 4 next year, SMILE, you'll be on candid camera!
That James can flat-out play.~Doc
Jeff sparks
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Tell me about it. I showed up at the event feeling way under the weather, but still looking forward to a few matches. So who do I draw for the first match? James Christopher-- on the streaming table. Oh well, the best I can say is that two of the games were close-- in a 4-0 drubbing.
~Doc
Well Doc, you can redeem your misfortune in April, please reconsider and come play in the SS ll. What the hell are we living this long for anyway!!
gulfportdoc
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Thanks, Jeff. If my health picks up, I'll probably come on over....
~Doc
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libertyclick
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These are the best. Totally ad-hoc and everyone is excited about it, including me, and I'm neither super nor senior.
The one thing I see is that, do you suppose the stereotype is true the old crafty one pocket players play slower? And that therefore matches will take longer on average than tournament directors have come to expect in an open one pocket tournament?
Great news about the live streaming upgrade I'll be enjoying that!
The one thing I see is that, do you suppose the stereotype is true the old crafty one pocket players play slower? And that therefore matches will take longer on average than tournament directors have come to expect in an open one pocket tournament?
Great news about the live streaming upgrade
I'll be enjoying that!
NH Steve
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These are the best. Totally ad-hoc and everyone is excited about it, including me, and I'm neither super nor senior.
The one thing I see is that, do you suppose the stereotype is true the old crafty one pocket players play slower? And that therefore matches will take longer on average than tournament directors have come to expect in an open one pocket tournament?
Great news about the live streaming upgrade
They have allowed for that in fact -- just in case, lol.
However, you might be surprised -- because at least these guys know what they are going to shoot at pretty quickly, unlike some much younger players, lol!!
gulfportdoc
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Surprisingly there was really no slow play at the SS event. All the guys played good one-pocket. No stiffs. I think that some of the older experienced guys tend to carry on safety battles longer than younger players might. Most younger players will sooner or later want to shoot at a flyer, just because they get bored of protracted safety battles. Yet guys who understand the game will play every shot strategically.
But otherwise, the games moved right along.
~Doc
Jeff sparks
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We had one match the entire tournament that was close to being put on the clock, (3 hour match time) I can't remember who the players were, but it was caused primarily by two up table games they played.
Incidentally our TD was only called upon twice to make a close call decision and both times it was the player shooting the shot that called for observation of the hit.
Most all the matches played out at a good timely pace.