Rich - would you just clarify please.... you mention throughout the post above that this is open to "forums".... does that specifically exclude poker clubs that do not base themselves around an online forum? (you know who I"m talking about here)
Either way, (on behalf of Mr Yates) I would like to register interest for a place for Black Country Poker Club
Thanks
ME TOO PLEASE
Rich - would you just clarify please.... you mention throughout the post above that this is open to "forums".... does that specifically exclude poker clubs that do not base themselves around an online forum? (you know who I"m talking about here)
Either way, (on behalf of Mr Yates) I would like to register interest for a place for Black Country Poker Club
Thanks
WHERE ARE YOU GUYS BASED LOOKS LIKE A REALLY GOOD SETUP
hi all.
"THE POT" would like to play this event also....
(small poker school in cambs)
js 7s
www.the-pot.co.uk
thanks for putting Larry Murphy`s Poker forum in but would like to delete the irregulars tag that seems to have been added. We are all regular drinkers
Does this mean we will finally get a different picture on the front page rather than the APAT team winning? Seeing as there have been loads of winners of various APAT events since. Including ex player Liv Boeree! ;)
WHERE ARE YOU GUYS BASED LOOKS LIKE A REALLY GOOD SETUP
hi all.
"THE POT" would like to play this event also....
(small poker school in cambs)
js 7s
www.the-pot.co.uk
Looking forward to this event more than ever, (If we get picked)
Also a GREAT venue choice, I think they also have a bar, rumour has it ;)
Looking forward to this event more than ever, (If we get picked)
Also a GREAT venue choice, I think they also have a bar, rumour has it ;)
a bar you say?
In for the hendon mob
I notice there"s an APAT Forum and APAT Champs team. Given that there are a growing number of good female players among the APAT regulars I wondered if you would consider having a APAT ladies team? I"m sure we"d do you proud!
I notice there"s an APAT Forum and APAT Champs team. Given that there are a growing number of good female players among the APAT regulars I wondered if you would consider having a APAT ladies team? I"m sure we"d do you proud!
Well if that happens, I think that balance would need to be retained with an APAT Mens team.... but that would cause uproar and accusations of sexism.
stir stir stir
I notice there"s an APAT Forum and APAT Champs team. Given that there are a growing number of good female players among the APAT regulars I wondered if you would consider having a APAT ladies team? I"m sure we"d do you proud!
Well if that happens, I think that balance would need to be retained with an APAT Mens team.... but that would cause uproar and accusations of sexism.
stir stir stir
That"s my point though Steve - the APAT team(s) are already men only teams - there"d be uproar if a girl was picked over all you deserving chaps! It"s a fun event that needs a woman"s touch IMHO! :-*
not so sure about that Debs
I notice there"s an APAT Forum and APAT Champs team. Given that there are a growing number of good female players among the APAT regulars I wondered if you would consider having a APAT ladies team? I"m sure we"d do you proud!
Well if that happens, I think that balance would need to be retained with an APAT Mens team.... but that would cause uproar and accusations of sexism.
stir stir stir
That"s my point though Steve - the APAT team(s) are already men only teams - there"d be uproar if a girl was picked over all you deserving chaps! It"s a fun event that needs a woman"s touch IMHO! :-*
not so sure about that Debs
Last years team was all male so unless I"ve missed something about previous years or there"s a female shoe in for this year I"m confused by that ...
not so sure about that Debs
Last years team was all male so unless I"ve missed something about previous years or there"s a female shoe in for this year I"m confused by that ...
coincidental. I don"t believe Leigh stipulated that selection was based on gender.
coincidental. I don"t believe Leigh stipulated that selection was based on gender.
Agree - coincidental.
I realise I may really regret even starting this conversation if it goes on much further! The ladies in APAT are outnumbered (fact not a moan). We prefer playing to railing (again fact not moan). We are not bra burning feminists trying to make a point - just wanted to participate in an event we might not otherwise get chance to - granted perhaps "cos we don"t get the results to warrant a place. It was just a fun suggestion - if it gets anywhere close to being anything other than that I will withdraw my request to APAT to consider our team - not worth it. This is NOT a political issue for us! :(
coincidental. I don"t believe Leigh stipulated that selection was based on gender.
Agree - coincidental.
I realise I may really regret even starting this conversation if it goes on much further! The ladies in APAT are outnumbered (fact not a moan). We prefer playing to railing (again fact not moan). We are not bra burning feminists trying to make a point - just wanted to participate in an event we might not otherwise get chance to - granted perhaps "cos we don"t get the results to warrant a place. It was just a fun suggestion - if it gets anywhere close to being anything other than that I will withdraw my request to APAT to consider our team - not worth it. This is NOT a political issue for us! :(
Stuart u r very wise, a very good idea :)
Stuart u r very wise, a very good idea :)
not so sure about that Debs
Last years team was all male so unless I"ve missed something about previous years or there"s a female shoe in for this year I"m confused by that ...
No one is a shoe-in, male or female, and the criteria have yet to be decided for this year I imagine. I"d hate to be picked for a team as a token woman, but still intend to apply to represent the APAT team this year, but will make my case based on my ability and results, same as everyone else. There"s a very high chance that the team will end up being all male, but that doesn"t mean it"s not open.
sorry i know i said i"d keep my views on this to myself, but I do feel pretty strongly about it and can"t help myself. If it does go ahead though I wish you all the best of luck!
and if one is not a member of all those forums out there who are applying to play in the event then the chances of getting on a team are much smaller.
Stuart u r very wise, a very good idea :)
I think it would be a great idea if there weren"t already many more teams wanting to take part than spaces. And there"s still no guarantee (or perhaps even likelihood) that any women would be selected for the B team. If it wasn"t for the popularity of this event I"d have absolutely no problem with APAT entering as many teams as they wanted - let"s have a team for ethnic minorities and over 50s, whatever.
The nub of it, for me, is that the event is designed so that different poker communities/forums can take part in playing against each other, with some element of pride in the community they are representing. The fact of the matter is that the vast majority of APAT members won"t have the opportunity to play, regardless of gender. Allowing APAT to enter an additional team will only be taking those places away from another community keen to take part. I realise that argument can be applied to the CoC team too, but there seem to be very good reasons for the creation of that team.
I have wanted to play in these team events since they started but have never made my chosen team. I"m far from alone in that, and I don"t see why I should be given a special opportunity to play, at the expense of someone else, just because I"m a woman. I don"t think it"s accurate to say that women don"t get the same opportunity as men to take part though - there were plenty in previous years" fields as I recall, and I wouldn"t be surprised if the ratio of women to men taking part was in line with the membership as a whole.
Last year for example 2 places were picked by a random draw by Leigh's girlfriend
Last year for example 2 places were picked by a random draw by Leigh's girlfriend
Strange way to pick a team. May be how I got in, for all I know, but can"t see a justification for allocating such otherwise hotly-contested team places on this basis.
And one other point. We had a long discussion in Luton regarding the winning team last year and whether they should be able to defend their title.
My opinion was that the players represented "Team APAT", and it would only be right for every member to have that opportunity to play in the team this year.
I have spoken to a number of the guys from last year, and explained the situation and my reasoning for it. They are obviously disappointed about it, as it is a great event to play in.
Sorry guys, I genuinely hope some of you get selected this year, but whoever represents the APAT forum will, I"m sure, do us proud.
Last year for example 2 places were picked by a random draw by Leigh's girlfriend
Strange way to pick a team. May be how I got in, for all I know, but can"t see a justification for allocating such otherwise hotly-contested team places on this basis.
Whoever we invite to captain the APAT Forum team has got a very tough job on their hands. They want to pick a team to retain the title, but at the same time I think it is important to have a team that fully represents APAT. I don"t mean regarding age, gender or geographical location. I refer to what APAT is about, and that is more than just winners, it"s the community, the friendships and the general good nature that is present in our structure.But an even harder job than picking a team or retaining the title could be in then getting the trophy from Des. ;)
And one other point. We had a long discussion in Luton regarding the winning team last year and whether they should be able to defend their title.
My opinion was that the players represented "Team APAT", and it would only be right for every member to have that opportunity to play in the team this year.
I have spoken to a number of the guys from last year, and explained the situation and my reasoning for it. They are obviously disappointed about it, as it is a great event to play in.
Sorry guys, I genuinely hope some of you get selected this year, but whoever represents the APAT forum will, I"m sure, do us proud.
If I have understood this correctly Leigh you are saying that the team this year will not be the same team as last year but all last years players have the same right as all other members to apply for a place?
p.s. For the record I am happy to be playing captain, non-playing captain, player or supporter.
p.p.s. Can I at least borrow the trophy from last year?
And one other point. We had a long discussion in Luton regarding the winning team last year and whether they should be able to defend their title.
My opinion was that the players represented "Team APAT", and it would only be right for every member to have that opportunity to play in the team this year.
I have spoken to a number of the guys from last year, and explained the situation and my reasoning for it. They are obviously disappointed about it, as it is a great event to play in.
Sorry guys, I genuinely hope some of you get selected this year, but whoever represents the APAT forum will, I"m sure, do us proud.
If I have understood this correctly Leigh you are saying that the team this year will not be the same team as last year but all last years players have the same right as all other members to apply for a place?
p.s. For the record I am happy to be playing captain, non-playing captain, player or supporter.
p.p.s. Can I at least borrow the trophy from last year?
Spot on Stuart. It couldn"t be done any other way. It will be down to the captain as to how they choose to select the team, but everyone should be entitled to put themselves forward to selection.
Whoever we invite to captain the APAT Forum team has got a very tough job on their hands. They want to pick a team to retain the title, but at the same time I think it is important to have a team that fully represents APAT. I don"t mean regarding age, gender or geographical location. I refer to what APAT is about, and that is more than just winners, it"s the community, the friendships and the general good nature that is present in our structure.
when the team have been chosen, how is the captain/team members chosen?
And one other point. We had a long discussion in Luton regarding the winning team last year and whether they should be able to defend their title.
My opinion was that the players represented "Team APAT", and it would only be right for every member to have that opportunity to play in the team this year.
I have spoken to a number of the guys from last year, and explained the situation and my reasoning for it. They are obviously disappointed about it, as it is a great event to play in.
Sorry guys, I genuinely hope some of you get selected this year, but whoever represents the APAT forum will, I"m sure, do us proud.
that"s the team, now lump it
that"s the team, now lump it
If Chezger are lucky enough to get a place, this is the preferred method of selection (according to the CEO)
when are teams being announced? (ie those being invited to play)
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Please feel free to notify any other forums who you think would be interested in entering one team, and add their name to this thread, no later than Wednesday 24th November 2010.
APAT will then make a decision on entries and announce the final team list on 1st December 2010.
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LOL looks like every other team has an advantage as long as they have harmony in there team lol :-*
There are a number of threads now on the subject of the Team Championships which seem to contain conflicting information.
On the one hand, there won"t be an APAT B Team or an APAT ladies Team because "...we"re committed to two APAT teams only to allow as many other organisations in as possible," but on the other hand there are sure to be at least half a dozen teams involved which will consist of eight APAT regulars.
Are these not the APAT B, C, D, E, F and G teams in all but name, just playing under a different banner ?
25 teams and yes it looks like more than 25 will want to attend
A couple of aims really. We want to include those communities who have supported APAT all year, whether by promoting us on forum or at club, providing players to events etc etc
One of the objectives of this tournament in particular is also to drive interest and membership in APAT across all poker communities, too, so newer organisations and smaller groupings are not excluded too
Whilst you would expect us to want to include the bigger forums/clubs...after all they can help APAT grow and get its messages across, in no way will the selection be elitist or sizeist. If you"ve been publically supporting APAT all year as a group, then I hope we"d do our best to help you in.
Sadly though it is likely some will be disappointed..that"s a function of the size of UK venues really, DTD apart.
25 teams and yes it looks like more than 25 will want to attend
A couple of aims really. We want to include those communities who have supported APAT all year, whether by promoting us on forum or at club, providing players to events etc etc
One of the objectives of this tournament in particular is also to drive interest and membership in APAT across all poker communities, too, so newer organisations and smaller groupings are not excluded too
Whilst you would expect us to want to include the bigger forums/clubs...after all they can help APAT grow and get its messages across, in no way will the selection be elitist or sizeist. If you"ve been publically supporting APAT all year as a group, then I hope we"d do our best to help you in.
Sadly though it is likely some will be disappointed..that"s a function of the size of UK venues really, DTD apart.
Cheers Rich. When will a decision be made?
There are a number of threads now on the subject of the Team Championships which seem to contain conflicting information.
On the one hand, there won"t be an APAT B Team or an APAT ladies Team because "...we"re committed to two APAT teams only to allow as many other organisations in as possible," but on the other hand there are sure to be at least half a dozen teams involved which will consist of eight APAT regulars.
Are these not the APAT B, C, D, E, F and G teams in all but name, just playing under a different banner ?
Interesting that the Larry Murphys team is still listed on the request list despite having been earlier dismissed in the same breath as the ladies team, yet the ladies team isn"t listed. Poor form.
Interesting that the Larry Murphys team is still listed on the request list despite having been earlier dismissed in the same breath as the ladies team, yet the ladies team isn"t listed. Poor form.
Without meaning to sound patronising,some women do feel intimidated playing poker in a mainly male dominated enviroment and a chance to play in a team with other ladies maybe an ideal chance to encourage them to attend more apat events in the future.Not only those selected but others who may watch live updates etc.We all know apat is very female friendly and this could be a chance to show that.
Without meaning to sound patronising,some women do feel intimidated playing poker in a mainly male dominated enviroment and a chance to play in a team with other ladies maybe an ideal chance to encourage them to attend more apat events in the future.Not only those selected but others who may watch live updates etc.We all know apat is very female friendly and this could be a chance to show that.
not sure how that would apply here. yes there are some women who may feel intimidated by a mainly male environment (I know I wouldn"t have wanted to go and play poker on my own when i first started out), but this event won"t be any different from many others in that regard, and the women looking to be on the team are all experienced players afaik.
Women"s only tournaments have a part to play here for the nervous newbie, and it"s one of the reasons I don"t have a problem with them, although I know quite a few do.
Cant really remember how many teams there was last year. Is there no way the casino could fit any more that 200player?
Cant really remember how many teams there was last year. Is there no way the casino could fit any more that 200player?
Cant really remember how many teams there was last year. Is there no way the casino could fit any more that 200player?
The first year it was 200 runners, so 20 teams of 10.
Last year we were capped to 160 runners by the venue, so went for 20 teams of 8, after initially discussing 16 of 10.
This year is 200 runnners (Capped by the venue), we"ve decided to keep it teams of 8, so we can squeeze in another 5 teams.
It"s not just about capacity, at the same time as this event is on, the GUKPT are in Manchester, so I would imagine they are stretched from a dealer point of view also.
With so much talk of last year, could you please remind us who won. ;D
p.s. where are the bits of the trophy?
good luck in your thankless task of choosing from an ever increasing list and then handling the next debate ;)
With so much talk of last year, could you please remind us who won. ;D
p.s. where are the bits of the trophy?
FYP
Requests already submitted (in no particular order):
APAT Forum
APAT Champions
FurnessPoker
Chezger
Bristol & South West Poker Meetup
Punters Lounge
Hendon Mob
Pokerplayersplace
Black Country Poker Club
London Poker Meetup
blonde Poker
Elite Amateur Poker League
Eatmystack
Newcastle Poker Forum
Sky Poker Forum
Betfair Poker Forum
TNPL.
Raise The River
The Pot (Cambs)
Larry Murphys Irregulars
Hetton Social Poker League
AWOP
St Asaph Monday Night Poker League
Gambling Network Forum
NIPoker Forum
BlackBelt Poker
Welsh Poker Forum
LivePubPokerLeague
VoyageinPoker
LBPN
Can I register my teams application to participate.
We are a football website, which has sub-categorised its poker section into a weekly league - played on Stars.
We already have our relevant participants for Bolton - if we can secure a spot.
Any idea the time scale taken to know if you have been successful for inclusion?
Cheers
Teams in will be announced 1st/2nd december
Forum: http://www.steelmenonline.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=320 (http://www.steelmenonline.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=320)
Can someone let me know how many teams will be in the January 2011 event and is it possible to enter a team.
Many thanks
2.30pm each day
is this pic of any signifacace ala Luton van for Luton event ? pray tell/
Are you suggesting that the APAT Forum team should be made up of the players missing out on the BCPC team ?
I don"t think it"s fair to ask Steve to delay naming a team until the BCPC one has been selected.
If players want to play for APAT, then they can register their interest with Steve. I"m sure he will be able to pick 4 or 5 superb teams from those interested if he was able to.
I"m not sure how fair it would be on those that have shown an interest in the APAT team, and don"t have any interest in any of the other teams.
Just thinking out loud here a bit. Flame away.
is this pic of any signifacace ala Luton van for Luton event ? pray tell/
Are you suggesting that the APAT Forum team should be made up of the players missing out on the BCPC team ?
I don"t think it"s fair to ask Steve to delay naming a team until the BCPC one has been selected.
If players want to play for APAT, then they can register their interest with Steve. I"m sure he will be able to pick 4 or 5 superb teams from those interested if he was able to.
I"m not sure how fair it would be on those that have shown an interest in the APAT team, and don"t have any interest in any of the other teams.
Just thinking out loud here a bit. Flame away.
Quiz question What is the most common owl in Britain ?
how is owl related to debs?.. and its not cheesy have a gois this pic of any signifacace ala Luton van for Luton event ? pray tell/
Are you suggesting that the APAT Forum team should be made up of the players missing out on the BCPC team ?
I don"t think it"s fair to ask Steve to delay naming a team until the BCPC one has been selected.
If players want to play for APAT, then they can register their interest with Steve. I"m sure he will be able to pick 4 or 5 superb teams from those interested if he was able to.
I"m not sure how fair it would be on those that have shown an interest in the APAT team, and don"t have any interest in any of the other teams.
Just thinking out loud here a bit. Flame away.
Quiz question What is the most common owl in Britain ?
It"s in honour of Deb Duncan, and I don"t know the answer to the quiz question ? Please don"t let it be a cheesey one liner. ;D
Rodders.....on behalf of my team-mates at BCPC, could I request that you hang fire on your team selection until after December 12th please ?
We will announce our team on Dec 11th and it cannot be done before then as we play on Dec 10th.
Our team will be our top 8 ranked players and therefore some terrific poker players may miss out.
They will then, I am sure, wish to apply for the APAT team and as you had THREE BCPC members in the winning team last year, I am sure that you will agree, waiting may make sense for you here !
Hope you can do this for me.
Cheers and congrats again on being chosen as skipper (and remember to pick yourself...you deserve it mate)
how is owl related to debs?.. and its not cheesy have a gois this pic of any signifacace ala Luton van for Luton event ? pray tell/
Are you suggesting that the APAT Forum team should be made up of the players missing out on the BCPC team ?
I don"t think it"s fair to ask Steve to delay naming a team until the BCPC one has been selected.
If players want to play for APAT, then they can register their interest with Steve. I"m sure he will be able to pick 4 or 5 superb teams from those interested if he was able to.
I"m not sure how fair it would be on those that have shown an interest in the APAT team, and don"t have any interest in any of the other teams.
Just thinking out loud here a bit. Flame away.
Quiz question What is the most common owl in Britain ?
It"s in honour of Deb Duncan, and I don"t know the answer to the quiz question ? Please don"t let it be a cheesey one liner. ;D
Rodders.....on behalf of my team-mates at BCPC, could I request that you hang fire on your team selection until after December 12th please ?
We will announce our team on Dec 11th and it cannot be done before then as we play on Dec 10th.
Our team will be our top 8 ranked players and therefore some terrific poker players may miss out.
They will then, I am sure, wish to apply for the APAT team and as you had THREE BCPC members in the winning team last year, I am sure that you will agree, waiting may make sense for you here !
Hope you can do this for me.
Cheers and congrats again on being chosen as skipper (and remember to pick yourself...you deserve it mate)
And Debs thinks that when Leigh is playing poker and he stares someone down he looks like an owl. :)
Oh and it"s the Tawny Owl.
Or the Teet Owl.
And Debs thinks that when Leigh is playing poker and he stares someone down he looks like an owl. :)
Oh and it"s the Tawny Owl.
Or the Teet Owl.
And Debs thinks that when Leigh is playing poker and he stares someone down he looks like an owl. :)
No it"s actually when he goes round tables with his pad doing chip counts - he twitches his head while he counts and his eyebrows look dead bushy and owl-like. Not scary owl - cute cuddly owl!
Rodders can pick who he wants. If my guys aren"t wanted then so be it.
Tell you what, I will ask them ALL to apply then when I pick my team, if any of them are in the APAT team they will drop out...that better for you ?
Just thinkin of my players and get slagged off for it......amazing.
Rodders can pick who he wants. If my guys aren"t wanted then so be it.
Tell you what, I will ask them ALL to apply then when I pick my team, if any of them are in the APAT team they will drop out...that better for you ?
Just thinkin of my players and get slagged off for it......amazing.
They wont, believe me.
They wont, believe me.
I give up
There"s no need for any of this.
The standard is higher now, so none of the old-style BCPC players would get onto the APAT team anyway.
Hope that helps.
They wont, believe me.
Team APAT, as defending champions will be representative of the APAT members.
The APAT forum captain ....will be asked to pick the best team for the purposes of representing the APAT forum well and defending their title
The captain of the APAT Forum team has got a very tough job on their hands. They want to pick a team to retain the title, but at the same time I think it is important to have a team that fully represents APAT......I refer to what APAT is about, and that is more than just winners, it"s the community, the friendships and the general good nature that is present in our structure.
However it would be a great honour to be chosen for the APAT team, or the APAT Champions team. Would be a surprise if anyone turned that down.
They wont, believe me.
Don"t know if you have discussed this with the individuals Brian or it is just your opinion, but, are you making the point that, if, Andy, Steve and Will ( think thats the 3 players?) are chosen for both BCPC and Apat teams, they would refuse the honour to defend the title in favour of the more "prestigeous" berth at Team BCPC.
Leigh is the non-playing captain of the Champions team.
He has discussed with Des/me some names that he is considering....remember that the main criteria is to provide a team for the APAT Champions coming to bolton for the C0fC event and travelling a long way so to do, and who would be unlikely to be in a team otherwise.
Leigh can let us know when he is planning to announce it
2009 I had a great year with APAT, and made the APAT team (deservedly imo)
2010 I had a far less successful year with APAT and have not applied for a place on the APAT team as I don"t deserve one. I have however had a fantastic year with the BCPC and would like to think that I will qualify for a rankings driven place in that team. That said, if I don"t make the BCPC team, I still wouldn"t apply to the APAT team for reasons stated.
I fully understand where Brian was coming from - BCPC does have a strong line up, with several APAT regulars and indeed champions in its ranks - many of whom would have the right to think they are worthy of consideration for a place in the APAT team - loyalty to BCPC would be commendable, but a pain in the ass for those guys who end up falling just outside the rankings driven places meaning they miss out on the event altogether - Brian was simply trying help these people. .... however, I don"t think he"s gone about it in the most diplomatic or politically correct way, and I can see why it might cause offence to some. Going forward, I think there is nothing wrong with people chucking their hats into multiple rings...
On a more positive note, BCPC are looking forward to this event, and assuming I can stay in the top8 after the next round of games, will be super-proud to captain them in Bolton. I believe we have the strength in depth to do well at the event, and will give the APAT team, whoever it contains, a run for its money. Personally, I relish the challenge of finishing on the winning team two years running!! Would be nice to getanothera team event trophy ;)
I never intended to "Seem superior" in any way, if that comment was aimed at me, Brendan, nor was I intending to make out that any (or all) of my players were.
My ONLY reason behind my original posting was to avoid a nightmare scenario whereby someone in my current top 8 has a bad week at BCPC and drops out, thus being too late to apply to APAT to play for them.
You had THREE BCPC members in the winning team last year, I am sure that you will agree, waiting may make sense for you here !
Tell you what, I will ask them ALL to apply then when I pick my team, if any of them are in the APAT team they will drop out...that better for you ?
Im confused. Thought rodders was captain not Steve. Personally u either wanna play for a team or u don"t. If you wanna play for bcpc then why apply for apat and vice versa?
CLAW....go for it and good luck
Brendan, I take onboard your comments, but re-iterate that my intentions were good (Love the disclaimer !)
Mary...why can nobody see your post ?......because it was removed...a moderator moderated says it all I think.
Im confused. Thought rodders was captain not Steve. Personally u either wanna play for a team or u don"t. If you wanna play for bcpc then why apply for apat and vice versa?
As a newbie, I feel this thread should now get back on track...
As a newbie, I feel this thread should now get back on track...
As a newbie, I feel this thread should now get back on track...
I"m sorry, but members with over 500+ posts cannot call themselves a newbie. ;)
Come on people, give a guy a break. Everyone knows that Brian has the best intentions of APAT and er, the other crowd at heart. It"s just a case of foot-in-mouthness, not any serious crime. And we"re getting a bit sanctimonious about the glory of representing APAT being the highest accolade in poker. Let"s just chillax a bit.
Come on people, give a guy a break. Everyone knows that Brian has the best intentions of APAT and er, the other crowd at heart. It"s just a case of foot-in-mouthness, not any serious crime. And we"re getting a bit sanctimonious about the glory of representing APAT being the highest accolade in poker. Let"s just chillax a bit.
Examples of serious crimes:
~ Cheating
~ Slowrolling
~ Wearing sunnies & hoodies indoors like some gangsta-rapper in a £75 tournament
~ Running through a casino with your shirt over your head cos your team has scored against Portsmouth
As a newbie, I feel this thread should now get back on track...
I"m sorry, but members with over 500+ posts cannot call themselves a newbie. ;)
LOL!! So if not a newbie, she must be an oldie...... so what does 6000+ posts make you????
As a newbie, I feel this thread should now get back on track...
I"m sorry, but members with over 500+ posts cannot call themselves a newbie. ;)
LOL!! So if not a newbie, she must be an oldie...... so what does 6000+ posts make you????
sad, old and tired
As a newbie, I feel this thread should now get back on track...
Amanda I hope you have put yourself forward for the APAT team, that would be awesome!
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Is that Andy Overton?
Examples of serious crimes:
~ Wearing sunnies & hoodies indoors like some gangsta-rapper in a £75 tournament
CLAW....go for it and good luck
Brendan, I take onboard your comments, but re-iterate that my intentions were good (Love the disclaimer !)
Mary...why can nobody see your post ?......because it was removed...a moderator moderated says it all I think.
CLAW....go for it and good luck
Brendan, I take onboard your comments, but re-iterate that my intentions were good (Love the disclaimer !)
Mary...why can nobody see your post ?......because it was removed...a moderator moderated says it all I think.
No, it hasnt been removed....want a loan of my specs?
CLAW....go for it and good luck
Brendan, I take onboard your comments, but re-iterate that my intentions were good (Love the disclaimer !)
Mary...why can nobody see your post ?......because it was removed...a moderator moderated says it all I think.
No, it hasnt been removed....want a loan of my specs?
I think the reference is to the thread that Leigh deleted to try and prevent unnecessary ill feeling and argument
I think BCPC should have two teams...it"s only fair
the last time we had 2 teams, paul jackson and his son joined team B.
Tighty, who"s picking the Betfair team mate?
Tighty, who"s picking the Betfair team mate?
I think it"s The Klup.
There"s a thread on the Betfair Forum
I think BCPC should have two teams...it"s only fair
...and a ladies team. Oh, hold on...
I have been asked to enquire from one of our members if any organisation maybe linked to APAT ( Betfair etc ) will be opening a book to enable people to have some little side bets on?
I have been asked to enquire from one of our members if any organisation maybe linked to APAT ( Betfair etc ) will be opening a book to enable people to have some little side bets on?
You are correct.
If I recall correctly, point are awarded for the top 50 places. 50th gets 1 point, 49th gets 2 points .....etc..until 1st gets 50 points.
Team with the most points wins.
Personally I think it should be top 200 - 1 point for last place, sliding to 200 points for winner.
If a player makes it to say 80th, they have faired much better than the guy who went out in 200th place, yet in current format they score the same......
Due to the split prize pool I thnk it cd b a gd idea to just pay the final table. Obv too late to be a valid suggestion for ths yr but something in the ideas box for next.
Due to the split prize pool I thnk it cd b a gd idea to just pay the final table. Obv too late to be a valid suggestion for ths yr but something in the ideas box for next.
just pay out the winner imo :)
I agree with the FT only being paid. This way 190 of us will be bubble boys (or girls), which will make for a better story when boring my wife late Sunday.
just pay out the winner imo :)
I agree with the FT only being paid. This way 190 of us will be bubble boys (or girls), which will make for a better story when boring my wife late Sunday.
You could perhaps rephrase this Rich ;)
2.30 pm seems likely.
Just a quick one for anyone travelling by train and intending travelling home on the Sunday.
At present, there are no trains running on the Sunday anywhere between Manchester and Bolton, as well as Bolton up to Preston.
There are obviously rail replacement buses on ( and last Sunday they weren"t bad at all), but anyone who has booked tickets to return on the Sunday will probably want to leave a touch earlier.
Hope this helps people!
Just a quick one for anyone travelling by train and intending travelling home on the Sunday.
At present, there are no trains running on the Sunday anywhere between Manchester and Bolton, as well as Bolton up to Preston.
There are obviously rail replacement buses on ( and last Sunday they weren"t bad at all), but anyone who has booked tickets to return on the Sunday will probably want to leave a touch earlier.
Hope this helps people!
Makes me feel a little bit better about pulling out :/
Read the player briefing. Apparently no trainers
What"s this casino like in regards to clothes? Jeans and runners ok?
there wont be any complaints if you just go in the nip?
What"s this casino like in regards to clothes? Jeans and runners ok?
What"s this casino like in regards to clothes? Jeans and runners ok?
there wont be any complaints if you just go in the nip?
im gonna walk in bare footed, then put my trainers on once i get in the card room.
Yeh of course i have read it Paulie, i was messing around, because you have to walk through the casino to get to the card room. Are we not allowed to joke on here anymore?
What"s this casino like in regards to clothes? Jeans and runners ok?
there wont be any complaints if you just go in the nip?
im gonna walk in bare footed, then put my trainers on once i get in the card room.
I thought trainers were a no go?
I thought trainers were a no go?
I"m not taking the chance....boots for me.
Stuff it, im bringing my flip flops.
On January 13th I posted a replacement for Phil Laws in team BSWPMU (Bristol) but the substitute player hasn"t appeared in our team list yet. His name is Andrew Drago. Hope this post is seen. Looking forward to tomorrow.
Personally I think it should be top 200 - 1 point for last place, sliding to 200 points for winner.
If a player makes it to say 80th, they have faired much better than the guy who went out in 200th place, yet in current format they score the same......
Personally I think it should be top 200 - 1 point for last place, sliding to 200 points for winner.
If a player makes it to say 80th, they have faired much better than the guy who went out in 200th place, yet in current format they score the same......
Not to often I agree with Steve, but I begrudgingly agree here..
+1
Really simple though isn"t it. You get knocked out you go to apat table and tell them you are out or you get no points for your team. Surly the dealer can have a sheet and when someone gets knocked Out they can Mark the time and seat and table number. The result can ten be verified.
It"s a good idea guys in principal, however, in practice it leaves us wide open to errors and a heavy reliance on the dealers to record exits correctly.
It"s a good idea guys in principal, however, in practice it leaves us wide open to errors and a heavy reliance on the dealers to record exits correctly.
Electronic scoring is the answer. Give everyone a card to swipe in the dealer"s slot when they go out. Or a button to hang around their necks, which their vanquisher could press to execute them, with old-Betfair booms.