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Sky Poker Community FA Cup HU competition signup thread (Please Close thread mods)

Phantom66Phantom66 Member Posts: 5,542
edited September 2015 in Poker Chat
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Well this seems to be a goer so please sign up here if you want to join in.

It will be a community run NLHE HU knock out comp with a random FA cup style draw.

Please note this is not officially endorsed by Skypoker and Skypoker dont run it. Prizes may be offered if we all play nice and keep it fun and sociable which is definitely the intention.

Rounds 1 to 3 will be 1st to 2 wins.

Rounds 4 to 6 will be 1st to 3 wins.

Semis and Final will be 1st to 5 wins.

All matches @ £1 HU SNGs to keep it inclusive. Note that is a maximum outlay of £2.10 and only then if you are unfortunate enough to lose 2-0 in the opening round. 

The scars of defeat however could run deep, if say you were knocked out by RicOrford doing a "RonnieRadford" you could be scarred for life or at the very least forum cannon fodder for a few months. Now even I am too young to remember that from 1st time around but it gets shown every year as one of the famous cup shocks.

Did you know that "that goal" wasn't the winner though? http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30521200

Obviously the number of entrants will dictate the number of rounds but in an ideal world we would get between 129 and 256 entrants which would mean we could hopefull start in October with the first round to be completed by the weekend of the 1st round proper (7th November) and have each round completed according to the FA Cup schedule with the final on or before the 21st May.

So each FA cup weekend will be a reminder that you need to complete your fixture if you haven't already with the fixture being playable at any point between draw dates.

First round properSaturday 7 November 2015
Second round properSaturday 5 December 2015
Third round properSaturday 9 January 2016
Fourth round properSaturday 30 January 2016
Fifth round properSaturday 20 February 2016
Sixth round properSaturday 12 March 2016
Semi-finalSaturday 23 April 2016 & Sunday 24 April 2016
FinalSaturday 21 May 2016

Tikay has already entered and nominated Richard - any more presenters/analysts/guest pros or ambassadors all welcome!

I am sure there is plenty to think about in terms of rules - conditions for making sure fixtures are fulfilled and who defaults if they aren't etc. But by not starting until October we have plenty of time to sort that out.

Please post here if you are interested (wont ask for commitment until nearer the time) or have any thoughts around rules/organisation etc.

The hope is to keep it fun, simple and largely self-regulating.

PS I'm in and claim the number 1 for the draw - Phantom66

In so far...

1. Phantom66
2. Tikay1
3. Pompeynic
4. RicOrford (confirmed!)
5. Flashflush
6. mumsie
7. Shakinaces
8. Itsover4u (early ante post favourite)
9. mkgunnner
10. Snuffer
11. jordz16
12. pomfrittes
13. goldenballz
14. Spinky6108
15. FeelGroggy
16. MrJoeBlogs
17. Lambert180
18. rspca12
19. Boxster
20. LmfaoAllin
21. churchy18
22. gerardirl
23. VespaPX
24. ajmilton (joint ante post favourite)
25. Brrrrrrr
26. hhyftrftdr
27. Hotwheals
28. bluffulot6
29. CATCH-22
30. YoungUn
31. jimb0d1
32. Ice_Tiger
33. MAXALLY
34. GRINTLER
35. rainman397
36. poppy765
37. DOHHHHHHH
38. mondo1985
39. Dollie
40. DESERTTURK
41. waller02
42. chiggypig
43. lundie
44. lisa1962
45. aok25
46. Sir-Gary
47. jonnyrkd
48. omm
49. LARSON7
50. liamboi11
51. IrishRose
52. MilitantG
53. GELDY (Team Dagg)
54. Essexphil
55. Darkangel7
56. citylawyer
57. Enut
58. HENDRIK62
59. wynne1938
60. lonesome
61. neil1970
62. lyonsbob06
63. FLASHJONNY
64. F_Ivanovic
65. Mikeycb
66. Bromley023
67. bromley04
68. ficino
69. RLT16
70. WAOOGA
71. imber
72. timeforbed
73. CraigSG1
74. GGGGCCCC
75. Wilhelm
76. GCDF
77. Jac35
78. day4eire76
79. aussie09
80. ellro84
81. james84
82. GREGSTER
83. Ranners
84. StayOrGo
85. bbMike
86. _kagawa_
87. SUPERSNEDD



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  • Tikay10Tikay10 Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 172,647
    edited August 2015


    If you get this idea to float, & I'm sure Sky Poker may be able to come up with a little prize or two.
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  • Phantom66Phantom66 Member Posts: 5,542
    edited August 2015
    In Response to Re: Suggestion for FA Cup style HU competition:
    If you get this idea to float, & I'm sure Sky Poker may be able to come up with a little prize or two.
    Posted by Tikay10
    Does that mean you are in? 

    1. Phantom66
    2. Tikay1

    Prizes would be great - over to the forum to show the suits it's worth it.
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  • pompeynicpompeynic Member Posts: 2,834
    edited August 2015

    Do not get to play HU but this could be fun.
    I am in

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  • Tikay10Tikay10 Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 172,647
    edited August 2015


    Yes, I'd play it.

    Prizes? Yes, over to the Community, if enough enter, & make it a fun comp in the right spirit (plenty of fun, go easy on the bickering) I'm sure Sky Poker will make some prizes available. 

    May 2016 seems a longgggg way down the line, if you get my drift, but it'd build to a cracking climax.

    Presumably you'd want a sacrificial lamb, too. I know just the chap.
     


          
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  • Phantom66Phantom66 Member Posts: 5,542
    edited August 2015
    1. Phantom66
    2. Tikay1
    3. Pompeynic
    4. Reserved for RicOrford
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  • Phantom66Phantom66 Member Posts: 5,542
    edited August 2015
    In Response to Re: Suggestion for FA Cup style HU competition:
    Yes, I'd play it. Prizes? Yes, over to the Community, if enough enter, & make it a fun comp in the right spirit (plenty of fun, go easy on the bickering) I'm sure Sky Poker will make some prizes available.  May 2016 seems a longgggg way down the line, if you get my drift, but it'd build to a cracking climax. Presumably you'd want a sacrificial lamb, too. I know just the chap.      
    Posted by Tikay10
    This!

    I am happy to run this BUT that doesn't mean getting bombarded with emails to adjudicate over - play nice or dont play.
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  • FlashFlushFlashFlush Member Posts: 4,494
    edited August 2015
    This is a good fun idea that's been tried a few times before. It's an absolute ball ache to get everyone to play within a certain time. Good luck with it though if it goes ahead.
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  • Tikay10Tikay10 Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 172,647
    edited August 2015
    In Response to Re: Suggestion for FA Cup style HU competition:
    In Response to Re: Suggestion for FA Cup style HU competition : This! I am happy to run this BUT that doesn't mean getting bombarded with emails to adjudicate over - play nice or dont play.
    Posted by Phantom66
    Well you will be running it, not Sky Poker, so you make the rules & set the tone.
     
    What I'm saying - & I know we are of one mind here - is that Sky Poker won't want to be associated with it, or give prizes, if it's all going to get silly & argumentative.

    I'm sure you will be fine.      
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  • Phantom66Phantom66 Member Posts: 5,542
    edited August 2015
    In Response to Re: Suggestion for FA Cup style HU competition:
    This is a good fun idea that's been tried a few times before. It's an absolute ball ache to get everyone to play within a certain time. Good luck with it though if it goes ahead.
    Posted by FlashFlush

    That is my only concern really.

    It's why I am suggesting a fairly long timescale with only a small amount of time and money required to fulfil a fixture.

    If anyone has any rules that work well - eg I have seen this sort of thing run at golf clubs where there is a simple protocol around offering dates/times for play - could they please post here or PM me?

    Is that an "expression of interest" Flash? 

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  • mumsiemumsie Member Posts: 8,220
    edited August 2015
    Im in if its holdem.

    Never played them other Heinz plo games.
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  • Phantom66Phantom66 Member Posts: 5,542
    edited August 2015
    In Response to Re: Suggestion for FA Cup style HU competition:
    Im in if its holdem. Never played them other Heinz plo games.
    Posted by mumsie
    Yes NLHE - In the spirit of keeping it simple and inclusive as most ploppers play or played HE but not the other way round.

    I toyed with the idea of letting the home team pick the game format each time, could help with giant-killings if a Blyth Spartans like me came up against a Chelsae and we could nomiate hyper PLO8. But then nah - keep it simples.

    I'll edit OP to be clear on this.
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  • shakinacesshakinaces Member Posts: 1,590
    edited August 2015
    In Response to Re: Suggestion for FA Cup style HU competition:
    In Response to Re: Suggestion for FA Cup style HU competition : Yes NLHE - In the spirit of keeping it simple and inclusive as most ploppers play or played HE but not the other way round. I toyed with the idea of letting the home team pick the game format each time, could help with giant-killings if a Blyth Spartans like me came up against a Chelsae and we could nomiate hyper PLO8. But then nah - keep it simples. I'll edit OP to be clear on this.
    Posted by Phantom66
    Something like that to benefit a home draw would be great lol

    Would be up for joining as one of the minnow teams in the draw if it gets going.
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  • Itsover4uItsover4u Member Posts: 1,538
    edited August 2015
    I would love to enter as I play almost exclusively heads up. (this needs to be made speed)
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  • Itsover4uItsover4u Member Posts: 1,538
    edited August 2015
    We should get Sky bet to price up some odds!
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  • Phantom66Phantom66 Member Posts: 5,542
    edited August 2015
    In Response to Re: Suggestion for FA Cup style HU competition:
    I would love to enter as I play almost exclusively heads up. (this needs to be made speed)
    Posted by Itsover4u

    You are in (now updating entrants in OP)

    Speed?

    What do people think about that?



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  • mkgunnermkgunner Member Posts: 3,033
    edited August 2015
    im in
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  • SnufferSnuffer Member Posts: 3,057
    edited August 2015
    In please
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  • jordz16jordz16 Member Posts: 2,253
    edited August 2015
    I say let the player drawn at home be the one to choose the structure,.. im sure if you are drawn against a heads up reg then you would want to pick hyper to reduce their edge. and if you are a heads up pro im sure you would want the normal structure to reduce the chance of a cupset!
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  • pomfrittespomfrittes Member Posts: 2,981
    edited August 2015


      I am in please. Like the idea of the home side picking format/structure.
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  • Itsover4uItsover4u Member Posts: 1,538
    edited August 2015
    In Response to Re: Suggestion for FA Cup style HU competition:
    I say let the player drawn at home be the one to choose the structure,.. im sure if you are drawn against a heads up reg then you would want to pick hyper to reduce their edge. and if you are a heads up pro im sure you would want the normal structure to reduce the chance of a cupset!
    Posted by jordz16

    This is a fantastic idea
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