Yes, It's that time again......

This will be the 5th annual running of this event in the Shed.

Currently Europe are tied with USA 2 - 2

The usual 9 ball format, singles, scotch doubles, triples, quads etc. etc.

Same format as 2010 - 5 man teams.

To take place Friday the 16th December. Starting at 7:00pm

Stick your name down if interested, last years players will get first refusal then I will do a random draw for the remaining places.

Captains last year were SeniorHustler and FatAfghan, Do both of these wish to stand again?




Teams

U.S.A
T.B.A

Europe
T.B.A

U.S.A will wear Red tops and Europe will wear Blue tops.

Format

Race to 2 for Singles games and Races to 3 for team games...

6:00pm Warm up and Practice

7:15pm Start (Don't be late otherwise you will miss your shot)

Match 1 Team match (all 5 to play)
Match 2 Doubles match
Match 3 Singles match
Match 4 Doubles match
(All players to have played once in Matches 2 - 4)

8:30pm

Match 5 Singles match (Cannot be the same player as Match 3)
This player is picked by the opponent's captain.
Match 6 Doubles match
Match 7 Singles match (Cannot be the same player as Matches 3 and 5)
Match 8 Doubles match
(All players to have played once in Matches 6 - 8)

9:30pm

Match 9 Doubles match
Match 10 Singles match (Cannot be the same player as Matches 3, 5 and 7)
Match 11 Doubles match
(All players to have played once in Matches 9 - 11)

10:30pm

Match 12 Doubles match
Match 13 Singles match (Must be the player who did not play in Matches 3, 5, 7 & 10)
Match 14 Doubles match
(All players to have played once in matches 12 - 14)

11:30pm

Match 15 Singles match
Match 16 Singles match
Match 17 Singles match
Match 18 Singles match
Match 19 Singles match (All players to have played once in matches 15 - 19)
Match 20 Singles match (This player is picked by the opponent's captain)
Match 21 Singles match - Captains pick. (Cannot be the same player as match 20)

The Captains may not use the same pair twice. There are seven doubles matches and a possible 10 pairings.

How does this differ from the REAL Mosconi?

1) We use a 7 foot table and smaller balls.
2) Jump shots are not allowed. So no silly cues needed.
3) No 30 second time clock used. Take your time, hurry up!
4) Shorter matches, Race to 2 Single, 3 for team games.
5) No illegal breaks if less than 3 balls pass the baulk line.
6) Players must drink, over night stays are welcome if you drive over.
7) Players will bring their own drinks, shots are provided.
8) Losing players are required to drink a shot.
9) No Live audience (No room in the shed) ShedCam viewers only please.
10) If you drive then expect to get force fed shorts....

I am very interested... i will be gettin cab or dropped off by Roo*drinking*

I'd like to play if there is any spaces left after the first refusal for last years players *football*

I'd be interested in this John. *tup**drinking*

Well........ I'm not sure about this having to drink stuff but go on then. *tup*

I don't drink either, but will make an exception.

I am allllll over this.... U.. S.. A.. looks like the Santa pants are coming back out

I'm in man yeah brother let's kick some ass

sounds interesting

what happened to the last thread where I gave my permission for you to use me!!

What... the thread I posted about the Mosconi cup in America?

Dave... nobody wants to know about your sick fantasies

Short lists so far.....

Retain place from last year...
Koopa
LTel
SeniorHustler
Chappers
The Great
Cricks

Short list of those interested so far...
Rocky
Whatafcukinliberty
Sutcliffe
Kempy
Dommy
Rugbyballs

I wouldnt mind a crack at this *tup*

Short list now

Rocky
Whatafcukinliberty
Sutcliffe
Kempy
Dommy
Rugbyballs
Bowden

No word from the Fat Afghan as yet.... Maybe a new captain this year for Europe then...

me me me me me*cool*

Stu - You know you have to drink on that day dont you?

And you do remember you are the worst pool player in the world after a few beers yes?

*yes*

yes and yes..... I cant wait *cool*

Knowing that you like to use the more "mature" player as captain, if Pat is a no-show, I'll do it (even if you're accused of gerontophilia).

OK, just heard back from Fat Afghan,

Unfortunately he is not available this year.

So new captain time....

Well volunteered Pete.

OK, well the plan as usual is for the captains to pick their teams.

We will do alternate picks.

As USA won last year, Europe will have the first pick this year.

First pick from those that played last year then once that list is exhausted pick from the "new" players list....

The remaining two will be first reserves in case anyone has to pull out at the last minute.


Europe

Captain Sutcliffe




USA

Captain SeniorHustler





First list......
Koopa
LTel
Chappers
The Great
Cricks

Second List.....
Rocky
Whatafcukinliberty
Kempy
Dommy
Rugbyballs