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Just got home to this thread, sounds like it's already sorted but if I can help in any way give me a shout.
 
Ah I've just seen @Jem is already in! Nice!! (I mean, of course he is, is there a tournament the UK number 4 doesn't go to? 😉) What about you @PUP did you get your invite?? Are you going to go? @Moonraker will probably make it too? Could be a whole UK contingent. Christian's place in Boras is amazing, 120 fantastic games against the best in Europe, definitely not to be missed if you can make it work!i
I got the invite but being the weekend before Texas i had already booked for the pin masters in Chicago on the same weekend
 
With PinFest around the corner I thought now would be a good time to update you all with the current UKCS standings:

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With the top 64 players qualifying for a chance at next years comp for a spot at the IFPA World Championships, there is lots still to play for!!

The standings are always available to be viewed at https://www.ifpapinball.com/rankings/custom_view.php?id=386&t=50&p=2
 
With PinFest around the corner I thought now would be a good time to update you all with the current UKCS standings:

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With the top 64 players qualifying for a chance at next years comp for a spot at the IFPA World Championships, there is lots still to play for!!

The standings are always available to be viewed at https://www.ifpapinball.com/rankings/custom_view.php?id=386&t=50&p=2
Interstingly i seem to be both 306th and 478th in this list... https://www.ifpapinball.com/rankings/country.php?country=165&t=100&p=5

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With PinFest around the corner I thought now would be a good time to update you all with the current UKCS standings:

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With the top 64 players qualifying for a chance at next years comp for a spot at the IFPA World Championships, there is lots still to play for!!

The standings are always available to be viewed at https://www.ifpapinball.com/rankings/custom_view.php?id=386&t=50&p=2
PinFest and the UK Open will obviously massively shake this up; curious as to what happens with the likes of say, a Raymond or Escher who could easily pick up 100+ points from the UKO and notionally qualify. Do you just skip overseas players or those who otherwise can’t make the UKCS event and keep going until you have 64 in attendance?
 
PinFest and the UK Open will obviously massively shake this up; curious as to what happens with the likes of say, a Raymond or Escher who could easily pick up 100+ points from the UKO and notionally qualify. Do you just skip overseas players or those who otherwise can’t make the UKCS event and keep going until you have 64 in attendance?
So they would be able to play in the event if they chose to but wouldn't be able to take any UK spots at the World Championships.
 
Hi @Matt Vince,

Do we now have a date and venue for the UKCS finals? As we are nearing the end of the year and as it's the top 64 qualifying, I'm guessing we might need quite a few alternate spots, so would be good to know a date to work towards so people can plan. Also has the format been finalised? With 64 players, copying the IFPA world's format would be amazing!

Cheers, Craig
 
In the interim I counted around 64 UK based names from the current standings (including Ulf Rokkan - because, of course) and the cut line at the moment with 1.5 months left seems to be around number 112 - Tim Thornton (@yellowreggae )

In reality it is very unlikely everyone is able to accept their UKCS place as it will be a 2 day event (I believe) - so getting to know that date and planning ahead will be key.

I think it is quitr likely that anyone in the current top 150 will be able to attend (see below) - probably higher (almost half the top 150 are foreign based players).

A lot of speculation at this stage, but something to talk about. It will be a huge 250% TGP event with a world championship spot on the line - that I am pretty sure of...
 

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Hi @Matt Vince,

Do we now have a date and venue for the UKCS finals? As we are nearing the end of the year and as it's the top 64 qualifying, I'm guessing we might need quite a few alternate spots, so would be good to know a date to work towards so people can plan. Also has the format been finalised? With 64 players, copying the IFPA world's format would be amazing!

Cheers, Craig
What format does the IFPA world's use Craig?
 
Highly likely to be at Croydon as that's the only venue suitable for a two day event of that size!

15th and 16th February is looking empty... @Matt Vince lets get going on this so everyone has ample time to plan
 
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What format does the IFPA world's use Craig?
Format for worlds is epic.

8 rounds of group matchplay, each round consisting of 3 games (old,mid,new). So in total, before the cut takes place, everyone plays 24 matchplay games. 7,5,3,1 scoring.

The top 32 make the cut. Top 8 get a double bye, 9-16 get a single bye.

17-32 then playoff in a best of 7 H2H match. Each player gets to choose a game before the match takes place, from each category (old,mid,new). First to 4 wins progresses. If it gets to 3-3, then it goes to a best of 3 (first to 2 wins) and you can choose from any category of games with no era restrictions. In all cases the higher seed gets to pick second and would also get pick the 2 games if it goes to the sudden death best of 3.

This format then repeats.

8 winners join the single byes
8 winners join the double byes
Elite 8
Final 4
Final 2

Its by far the best format I have ever played in. The idea of having a UK world championship is so exciting! It obviously requires lots of time, but the winner will definitely have earned it! And with a world championship spot on the line, they definitely should have to earn it! Hopefully Matt will be able to provide more info and whether this is actually the plan 🤣 But I love the idea of the top 64 players in the UK getting to experience this amazing format that only a few of us in the UK have had a go at
 
Format for worlds is epic.

8 rounds of group matchplay, each round consisting of 3 games (old,mid,new). So in total, before the cut takes place, everyone plays 24 matchplay games. 7,5,3,1 scoring.

The top 32 make the cut. Top 8 get a double bye, 9-16 get a single bye.

17-32 then playoff in a best of 7 H2H match. Each player gets to choose a game before the match takes place, from each category (old,mid,new). First to 4 wins progresses. If it gets to 3-3, then it goes to a best of 3 (first to 2 wins) and you can choose from any category of games with no era restrictions. In all cases the higher seed gets to pick second and would also get pick the 2 games if it goes to the sudden death best of 3.

This format then repeats.

8 winners join the single byes
8 winners join the double byes
Elite 8
Final 4
Final 2

Its by far the best format I have ever played in. The idea of having a UK world championship is so exciting! It obviously requires lots of time, but the winner will definitely have earned it! And with a world championship spot on the line, they definitely should have to earn it! Hopefully Matt will be able to provide more info and whether this is actually the plan 🤣 But I love the idea of the top 64 players in the UK getting to experience this amazing format that only a few of us in the UK have had a go at
This sounds bloody awesome. Hope it falls on a weekend I am free
 
This sounds bloody awesome. Hope it falls on a weekend I am free

Same! It does sound awesome - Matt was saying before he hoped the format would be something like what Craig described. With possibly half the field qualifying for the playoff cut- that is a reasonable (but tough) target for everyone who comes. And then - if you do make it to the big time, how far can you go in the head to head battles? Exciting stuff.

Hope there will be enough interest to fill the entire 64 slots - if we can get this off the ground soon!
 
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Same! It does sound awesome - Matt was saying before he hoped the format would be something like what Craig described. With possibly half the field qualifying for the playoff cut- that is a reasonable (but tough) target for everyone who comes. And then - if you do make it to the big time, how far can you go in the hesd to head battles? Exciting stuff.

Hope there will be enough interest to fill the entire 64 slots - if we can get this off the ground soon!

Need a date! and soon so fair on everyone to make it
 
Format for worlds is epic.

8 rounds of group matchplay, each round consisting of 3 games (old,mid,new). So in total, before the cut takes place, everyone plays 24 matchplay games. 7,5,3,1 scoring.

The top 32 make the cut. Top 8 get a double bye, 9-16 get a single bye.

17-32 then playoff in a best of 7 H2H match. Each player gets to choose a game before the match takes place, from each category (old,mid,new). First to 4 wins progresses. If it gets to 3-3, then it goes to a best of 3 (first to 2 wins) and you can choose from any category of games with no era restrictions. In all cases the higher seed gets to pick second and would also get pick the 2 games if it goes to the sudden death best of 3.

This format then repeats.

8 winners join the single byes
8 winners join the double byes
Elite 8
Final 4
Final 2

Its by far the best format I have ever played in. The idea of having a UK world championship is so exciting! It obviously requires lots of time, but the winner will definitely have earned it! And with a world championship spot on the line, they definitely should have to earn it! Hopefully Matt will be able to provide more info and whether this is actually the plan 🤣 But I love the idea of the top 64 players in the UK getting to experience this amazing format that only a few of us in the UK have had a go at
I like the look of that
 
this does sound great, really looking forward to taking part in this (hopefully I’ll stay in the qualification zone! 🤣)
 
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