Proposals 1 and 2

Hi John,

 I'd like to propose 2 changes please

1/. That one (or both) of the cup competitions implement a handicap system, similar to snooker.

Based on previous season league table, cup handicaps are allocated.

So, to use last season as example

Cross Foxes 10
United Services 20
St Werburgh's 30
Olde Cottage 40
Union Vaults 50
Spital Vaults 60
Bawn Lodge 70
Talbot 80
St Theresa's 90
Royal Oak 100
Egerton 110

At the end of the game, the handicap is added to the scores to give the final score.
If a new team enters, hcap can be 'set' by committee.
If a team moves (like the nomads) - they are recognised as the same team, and keep hcap.

2/. I also propose that 1 of the cups is played on a Wednesday, in amongst league fixtures, to encourage teams made up of players who can only afford to play 1 night a week to enter the cup competition.

For example Week1 League Fixture 1
Week2 Return League fixture 1
Week3 Cup week 1
Week4 League Fixture 2
Week5 Return League fixture 2
Week6 League Fixture 3
Week7 Return League fixture 3
Week8 Cup week 2 Etc

Final at end of season. All other cups remain Thursdays.
Just move 1. One of the 8 a-sides. For those teams that get knocked out, they either have a week off, have a night in their own pub practicing, or go and watch a cup game!
Each cup is maximum 4 rounds (11 down to 8, 8 to 4, 4 to 2, final) 3 rounds and a final (to remain at end of season).
Everyone is in first round. So there are 2 weeks in whole season where those knocked out in 1st round have 'week off'. Not much over whole season.


Regards

John Clarke
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Proposal 3

I would like to propose a change to the points system.  I would like to keep 2 points for a home win and 3 points for an away win, but would like to award a point for any team that fields 8 different players, win or lose, home or away.

N. Davies,  The Olde Cottage
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Proposal 4 

I'd like to submit a change please :

Proposal -

To replace the 6&2 rule. I propose that all players only play once, and any remaining "empty" playing slots are given a standard 40pts.

Let's face it, playing twice is not pleasant. It's a stigma. Causes embarrassment.

Additionally, it is my belief that the 6&2 rule may at times be preventing new players from playing leagues games, particularly in "important games" as the player(s) going on for 2nd time will often score more than a new/young/inexperienced player.

Regards

John Clarke, St. Werburgh's Club
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