15-06-2015, 08:35 PM
My preference would be to retain the knockout format for teams of 8 players. However, if more games would attract entries, then leagues of four with the top two going forward to a knockout stage seems a reasonable compromise. If we could get 16 teams to enter that would mean three games in the league format followed by three knockout rounds.
The problem with more weekend matches, whether played at a central venue or not, is cost. We pay around £90 to hire our normal Richardson Cup venue for a match. More games means more expense.
I am not keen on playing games on consecutive days, and don't know anyone who would want to play two games with the Richardson time control on the same day.
Other changes that have been suggested such as submitting team pools, publishing teams the night before the match and abolishing the 30 mile rule, all seem reasonable.
The problem with more weekend matches, whether played at a central venue or not, is cost. We pay around £90 to hire our normal Richardson Cup venue for a match. More games means more expense.
I am not keen on playing games on consecutive days, and don't know anyone who would want to play two games with the Richardson time control on the same day.
Other changes that have been suggested such as submitting team pools, publishing teams the night before the match and abolishing the 30 mile rule, all seem reasonable.