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League News - January 31,2012

Shark Club

Mike Banning
Rob Clarke
Gary Adams
John Daniels
Bryan Tysowski
Geoff

Match News

An unbelievable finish to January with a host of close matches to close out the month!

But first the hot streaks. It seems only fitting that The Hooksters continue their tear having won 8 of the last 9 matches this week catching the mighty Piranaz, knocking them out of their long comfortable hold on first place. Although with two matches in hand the toothed fish are still the favorites to win the season.

Meanwhile, the Westcoasters had a commanding second round to keeping the match tied half way through, but the Knight Sticks prevailed and continued their streak now at four matches.

Now onto the excitement...

The Rack of Wolves mounted a huge comeback in the final round winning the last three games of the match but Clarence, Lenny & Serina managed to pot enough balls to keep the Rackers on top by only a few points to win the match.

Down in the Ladysmith, after 7 rounds where no team managed to get a 20 point lead, Brad and Serge were able to close out the match 288-276 winning the last two games and putting the Thunder back into the Thundersticks with their win off the, well, maybe Rookies once more.

James St. saw the close out of two close matches. After leading the entire night, the 8-balls collapse in the final round to the Well Stroked almost cost them but they manage to hold on 300-293 with Josh and Marty keeping their cool under the pressure.

But perhaps the most exciting moment came during that Firkin' match against the G-Strings when Barry called a coach in the final game trying to figure out a way to prevent the other team from gaining the single point that seemed envitable due to a cue ball carom on his last shot. Barry managed to slam in the 70 degree cut to the corner and secure his team the victory in the final game. Way to go!

Shark Club!

This week features the return of the long missed 'Shark Club'. This section will feature the players that won all of their games for the week.

Stats

The stats are now up to date!

 
Score Sheets

Get those scoresheets in AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!

Score sheets can be:

  • Dropped off at 121 Summit Drive
  • Dropped off at Coast Realty North Office, Attn: Janice Stromar
  • Faxed to (250) 760-0872, Attn: Janice Stromar
  • Scanned & emailed to operators@midisland8ball.org

Schedule
<<< Previous (Week #17: 2012-02-06) 2012-02-13 Next (Week #19: 2012-02-20) >>>
Team Name Team Name Location
Rack of Wolves vs. Well Stroked Longwood Brew Pub
Hooksters vs. Not Rookies Anymore Wellington Pub
Knight Sticks vs. Piranaz The Harewood Arms Pub
G-Strings and Chicken Wings vs. Rackers James Street Billiards
8 Balls & A Pocket vs. Westcoasters James Street Billiards
Thundersticks vs. Firkin' Woodies The Sportsman Pub

If you have any questions, please email operators@midisland8ball.org.

Standings
Team Name MatchPoints Game Winning Percentage Matches Played
8 Balls & A Pocket 22 0.58 16
Knight Sticks 21 0.58 16
Hooksters 21 0.48 16
Thundersticks 20 0.64 14
Piranaz 20 0.60 14
Not Rookies Anymore 20 0.57 16
Firkin' Woodies 16 0.54 16
Rackers 16 0.45 16
Rack of Wolves 16 0.42 15
Well Stroked 8 0.42 16
G-Strings and Chicken Wings 6 0.39 15
Westcoasters 0 0.29 16
Other Things..

E/F/N

No, EFN is not an acronym for how often you eat pizza. Rather, this system of recording 'special' games was adopted (as well as this point system) from the BCA leagues that are prevelant on this continent.

There has been some confustion as to how this works. Although the terminology is somewhat non-descriptive it is a standard in the amatuer billiards world so we should all know what it means and how it works. In any given game for a specific player, there is an opportunity for a 'special' (their word, not mine). When this happens, the appropriate letter is placed in the circle on the score sheet. A game can only be one kind of special game. The letter codes, names, and descriptions of the specials are as follows:

    Letter code Name Description
    E ERO (Eight-Ball Run Out

    There are two, and only two instances where an ERO can occur.

    1. The breaking players makes a ball on the break and then proceeds to (legally, obviously) run out the table, winning the game thereby quashing any opportunity for his opponent to approach the table.
    2. The breaking player BREAKS DRY leaving ALL 15 BALLS (plus Cue-Ball) and AN OPEN TABLE for his opponent. The opposing player then proceeds to run out the table in a single inning and wins the game, there by earning the ERO.

    When a player scores an ERO, the other player automatically gets a 'N'. See below

     
    F First Attempt or First Shot The First Attempt is similiar, but not identical to the ERO. The First Attempt is scored anytime a player steps up to the table and proceeds to run out all of his or her balls, including the 8-ball, during his or her first attempt at the table in a single inning thereby winning the game and there were NOT 15 balls (plus Cue-ball) on the table when he started. Note: The breaking player is not eligible to earn a 'First Attempt'
     
    N No Shot After the Break This one is fairly easy. A player is awarded an N anytime they are not afforded the opportunity to shoot in the game following the opening break shot. Every ERO has a corresponding N (No Shot). You don't shoot - you get an N. Note, 'N's are not restricted to losers. A 'N' can also be awarded to a player when his opponent loses the game (by scratching on the eight, e.g.) before the player shoots.

Score Sheets
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