Q-Time Player’s Blog

This question comes up from time to time. There are several things that can cause this to happen.

1. Rounding: If you are a 1 and the other person is a 2, it is possible that you are a 1.49 (rounds to 1), and the other person is a 1.50 (rounds to 2).

2. Feats: The other person may have more feats than you do. The handicap looks at ERO’s First Attempts 10-0’s as well as your winning percentage, ERO’s against, and number of games played.

3. Handicap Period: While the stats you see may be the same, or nearly so, it is possible that the system is looking at a longer period than is reported on the stats page you are viewing. This is particularly notable in the early weeks of the season, when the system could be looking back at weeks from last season. This is done to reduce the possiblilty of players gaining an advantage by sandbagging at the start of the season.

We will be introducing caps or maximums to the Handicap system for the 2008-2009 season. This is a pilot project for 1 season, but will be implemented in all divisions. If it works well we will keep it.

A contetious subject at best. We want you all to have an opportunity to make yourselves heard. In commenting please bear in mind the purpose of handicaps.

A good handicap system will reflect the level of play in relation to the competition. In and of itself a handicap is not an indicator of a person’s skill level. It is a reflection of that person’s level of skill in relation to the competition the player has met in given set of circumstances.

 The main purpose of handicapping a division is to ensure that ANY team has a chance to win. If the handicap cannot overcome superior teams then it is not working properly.

 The commonly used “ball count average” handicap system DOES NOT WORK! It does not account for many of the things that need to be looked at in handicapping.

For example, if a player wins all of his games he will be a 10, however this does not account for the fact that he won all of his games and allowed the opponents 0 points. This player should obviously be rated higher than a player that wins all of his games but allows the opponent an average of 6 points. The Q-Time system considers this, the “ball count average” system does not.

Acceptance. Consider this; The BCA has adopted the Q-Time handicap system as one of the methods available in its stats system. The BCA is the LARGEST pool league in the world. If it’s good enough for them ……..

Having said all of that there is a singular flaw that needs to be overcome. Divisions with teams that are too strong, or too weak tend to skew the handicap. There are several options open to us, the simplest seems to be to implement a CAP. that is to say to limit the number of handicap points a team can collect.  This will likely be the method adopted.

 We do want your input though, please leave comments. You have the option of being anonymous so please feel free to speak your mind.

It’s time to start planning for your Vegas playoff Tournament.
The following details are subject to confirmation with Snooker Shack.

The tournament will start with the first matches being played at 11:30 am on Saturday, April 5th. The following places will play in the 11:30 draw. 2nd,3rd,4th,5th,6th, and 8th. the 7th place finisher will have a bye in this draw. The final match for Saturday will start at 3:30pm.

Steak supper will be served at 6:30.

Play will resume Sunday at Noon, with the final going at 4:00 pm.

All Matches will be a race to 17. I the event of a tie, each team will choose a player to play a single tie breaking game.
Tables will be assigned, no changes will be permitted. The higher team in the final standings will be Home Team in all matches.
League members can see the draw format on the Player Stats page, click on “payouts”.

Entry for the tournament will be $80.00 per team. This will include 4 supper tickets. Additional supper tickets can be purchased for $10.00 per person. See Doug or Craig for tickets. The cut off for purchasing tickets will be March 27.

If we were to have a 3 player 9-Ball league next season, how many of you would be willing to participate?

Looking at our current format, which we WILL NOT BE CHANGING, the question becomes when to play 9-Ball?

The available slots are: Possibly Monday night - opposite the 3 man 8-ball, played at Bad Beaver

                                         Wednesday Night - opposite the 3 man Novice 8-ball also played at Bad Beaver

No format has been dreamed up yet, and won’t be until we know if there is sufficient interest to make it happen.

 9-Ball seems to be waning in Saskatoon and we’d like to revitalize it if we can.

 Please, give us your comments.

This thread is for your comments, suggestions, complaints, etc having to do with the Provincial 8 and 9 ball system. Feel free to comment or offer suggestions about QUALIFIERS, CITY’S, and PROVINCIALS. What would you do to improve the existing system? Is the current system OK? We’ll pass your comments along the pipeline anonymously so feel free to speak your mind.

This thread is intended to inform players about new rules, odd rules, or generally unknown rules. We will also be featuring different rules on the scoresheets from time to time. Players are encouraged to become familiar with the official rules. Your players handbook contains the current rules, with changes or interpretations highlighted in bold print. Feel free to comment or ask questions here with regard to the rules. If we don’t have the answer we’ll get it for you.

Please post comments on the Thursday Vegas division here.

Please post comments on the Wednesday Novice division here.

Please post comments on the Tuesday Advanced division here.