Hi
Thought it best to start a new thread for 2016 and to let you know of some some changes for this year.
These changes cover the points awarded for each event and fees and have been incorporated into an updated UKCS rules which should be on the IFPA site shortly. They seem to have removed the UKCS alltogether at the mo!
Points
Following some feedback on the scoring system for UKCS, we've reviewed and have revised the points awarded for each event to try to better take into account the strength of each event.
As we know with views on WPPR, no system can be perfect but we think that the proposed change is a big improvement to make it a fairer system. However, unlike WPPR we've made sure that we haven't unduly weighted it to the stronger events so that it is still worthwhile going to any UKCS event for UKCS points.
The new system for UKCS points takes into account the number of players, IFPA ranking and IFPA rating.
In detail for those interested, the points are awarded as follows:
In general, the winner of a small comp will now get a bit under 100 points whilst the winner of a larger event will get close to 150 points.
We believe this scoring system much more accurately rewards performances at different strength events and will be applied for the 2016 UKCS.
You can see this in the current UKCS standings attached after 2 events.
Fees
For 2016 onwards, we're planning to introduce a £1 contribution per each player competing at a UKCS event event during the year so it could go into a pot to fund the entry fees for the UKCS finals. This money would go towards the cost of trophies and prize monies at the UKCS finals. Indeed this is very similar to the league where the £2 fee per player goes towards the cost of trophies and certificates (as you know we don't award any prize money!)
So for 2016 events in order for an event to qualify for the UKCS, there will be a £1 charge for each player entering a UKCS event which as mentioned would go towards the UKCS finals trophies and prize monies. The organiser will be responsible for collecting the fee and passing over after the event. The only exception will be if no entrance fees are charged for the event in which case the event would be exempt from UKCS fees.
For a multi comp event where there's more than one comp over a weekend, we'd suggest only £1 per player entering either comp so for a player entering both it would only be £1 in total but would still be £1 for a player entering only one of the two comps. This is because we treat the weekend event as only one comp within the UKCS.
Of course we're too late for the Hangover and too short notice for 8 bit flip so the fee would only apply to events from April onwards.
UKCS FInals
Lastly, we're pleased to announce that the finals of the UKCS will be held at the end of January 2017 at the Arcade Club in Bury. This is a great venue as I'm sure those who went to the 8 bit flip recently will agree and very grateful to Andy for offering to host the finals here.
Cheers
Greg
Thought it best to start a new thread for 2016 and to let you know of some some changes for this year.
These changes cover the points awarded for each event and fees and have been incorporated into an updated UKCS rules which should be on the IFPA site shortly. They seem to have removed the UKCS alltogether at the mo!
Points
Following some feedback on the scoring system for UKCS, we've reviewed and have revised the points awarded for each event to try to better take into account the strength of each event.
As we know with views on WPPR, no system can be perfect but we think that the proposed change is a big improvement to make it a fairer system. However, unlike WPPR we've made sure that we haven't unduly weighted it to the stronger events so that it is still worthwhile going to any UKCS event for UKCS points.
The new system for UKCS points takes into account the number of players, IFPA ranking and IFPA rating.
In detail for those interested, the points are awarded as follows:
- The starting point is 100 points for the winner and next placed players' points increase based on number of players (see Open points tab).
- These points are then scaled up or down based on the number of players with 25 the standard.
- Each players points are then awarded a bonus based on the IFPA ranking and rating for all players competing at that event.
- Multiple Comps at same event still count as one event for UKCS purposes but have increased IFPA ranking and rating points. (For a multiple comp event, number of players is total number across all comps and IFPA ranking and rating taken from main comp).
In general, the winner of a small comp will now get a bit under 100 points whilst the winner of a larger event will get close to 150 points.
We believe this scoring system much more accurately rewards performances at different strength events and will be applied for the 2016 UKCS.
You can see this in the current UKCS standings attached after 2 events.
Fees
For 2016 onwards, we're planning to introduce a £1 contribution per each player competing at a UKCS event event during the year so it could go into a pot to fund the entry fees for the UKCS finals. This money would go towards the cost of trophies and prize monies at the UKCS finals. Indeed this is very similar to the league where the £2 fee per player goes towards the cost of trophies and certificates (as you know we don't award any prize money!)
So for 2016 events in order for an event to qualify for the UKCS, there will be a £1 charge for each player entering a UKCS event which as mentioned would go towards the UKCS finals trophies and prize monies. The organiser will be responsible for collecting the fee and passing over after the event. The only exception will be if no entrance fees are charged for the event in which case the event would be exempt from UKCS fees.
For a multi comp event where there's more than one comp over a weekend, we'd suggest only £1 per player entering either comp so for a player entering both it would only be £1 in total but would still be £1 for a player entering only one of the two comps. This is because we treat the weekend event as only one comp within the UKCS.
Of course we're too late for the Hangover and too short notice for 8 bit flip so the fee would only apply to events from April onwards.
UKCS FInals
Lastly, we're pleased to announce that the finals of the UKCS will be held at the end of January 2017 at the Arcade Club in Bury. This is a great venue as I'm sure those who went to the 8 bit flip recently will agree and very grateful to Andy for offering to host the finals here.
Cheers
Greg
