2017

View all discussions

View all discussions

2017

Mike Grosso Discussion started by Mike Grosso 8 years ago

Well, I see that there is no Pocket Billiards for 2017..... What a shame!

Replies

Eric S. Townsend Jon, I agree that it's odd that the event turn out is lower than you'd expect from a world event. Like you, I've run events with put to 100 competitors. The stipulation that the player be a police or fire professional is what narrows the field... Show more 8 years ago

Jon, I agree that it's odd that the event turn out is lower than you'd expect from a world event. Like you, I've run events with put to 100 competitors. The stipulation that the player be a police or fire professional is what narrows the field. Previous events have had 40-45 competitors. Those are the recent event numbers I was given and what I used to make the decision to drop straight pool from the competition. If you do the math with the tables we have and when we have them then factor in the more deliberate pace of straight pool, I think you will arrive at the same conclusion as I did. We're hoping to be in the range of 32 players and are at 17 from last look. People procrastinate so we expect the numbers to increase in the next four weeks before registration is closed. If you would like to discuss the logistics of why we chose Breakers and why we can't shut down the room for a pool event, then I would be happy to discuss by phone. 202-494-4326. Keep in mind that's a multi-purpose venue and not just a pool room.

Eric S. Townsend Mike, maybe if there's no billiards event planned for the next WPFG, then we aren't such bad guys after all LOL. Maybe the public behavior on this forum has convinced future games to reconsider accommodations. I don't know this for sure, of course,... Show more 8 years ago

Christopher Weleb Geez man you are getting extremely defensive for no reason. I never mentioned the coordinator. Joe shmoe is a term to describe the usual joe off the street. And actually my comment would be defending your choice to have 8 and 9 ball rather than... Show more 8 years ago

Eric S. Townsend Christopher, it looks like I misunderstand your "Joe Shmoe" comment. It's not so much that comments have been "rude" or "ill-behaved" as you stated. The board should be about helping WPFG to sign up a growing number of competitors. If a player has... Show more 8 years ago

Craig Luecke STRAIGHT POOL was just approved and added as one of the events. Lots of work between the venue owners and coordinators to make this happen. Thank you Eric!!!! 8 years ago

You need to be a member of this group before you can participate in this discussion.

COMMUNITY & ATHLETE'S HUB

Pocket Billiards

2017

Replies

SITE MENU

NEWSLETTER SIGNUP

CONTACT US