15-09-2015, 09:21 AM
Quote:Well the default 2.5hrs each, so a potential 5hr game on a weeknight, involving travel is simply unworkable.
The default time control - which has been in place for some time (tho' with quickplay element previously) gives the chance of a longer game than is often available. A number of games have been played at weekends to take advantage. It is a national event after all, so a longer time control is quite appropriate imo. Richardson, Spens and MacIsaac (when it was running) are all 5 hour games. And being a national event some travel should be expected.
Quote:Thats a good place to start with a rule change.
That change was in place for last season:
Quote:In order to facilitate midweek arrangements this may be reduced by mutual agreement to not less than 1 hour 30 minutes each player to play all moves.
The rules might not suit you and your clubmate but if they have suited 22 others then there can't be too much wrong with them.
All the same, that's not to say there are no improvements to be made so I'm sure Ian will welcome any suggestions. Perhaps a few thoughts from others who took part?