As expected, Week 2 saw most of the 8-Ball matches postponed because of the Princess's funeral.  A few of them were subsequently played, but I have not yet been able to get the results.  This intrepid scoresheet-collector actually braved the icy Songkran waters of Soi 22 on Saturday night, only to find that there were none at Hideaway to collect.  There's also been quite a few postponed 9-Ball matches.  The first update of the standings will likely not be until this friday, so I will include as much as I have.

I am still looking for a few replacement teams in both 8-Ball and 9-Ball.  I will notify the teams scheduled to play against the departed each week until replacements are found.

Week 1 of the new season went pretty well.  On Monday, (8-Ball) everyone went where they were supposed to go and did what they were supposed to do.  The 9-Ball on Wednesday did not go quite as well, but ended with no real problems.  The feedback I have gotten so far has been good, so thanks to all.

Week 2 of the season may or may not happen.  PLEASE remember to check with the host bar for the matches scheduled for Monday to see if the venue will be open.  It is probably a good idea to do the same for the 9-Ball matches on Wednesday.  I have spoken to a number of people/venues, and there is a bit of confusion as of this writing.  Most that I have spoken to expect to remain closed, at least on Monday.  The information I have been getting from my own sources on-high would indicate that remaining closed, at least on Monday, is a good call.  The season lasts 22 weeks, so there is ample time to re-schedule any of the matches that are not played.

The workbook I use to enter all of the results is not yet ready.  It is a difficult and time-consuming project, but I do expect it to be ready within the week.  Once it is ready and bug-free, I will enter all of the information from week one and update it onto the website.  Sorry for the delay.  

Please remember to get me the results.  In 9-Ball, all I need is the final score.  In 8-Ball, I do need the actual scoresheets so I can record all of the players names.   Please also remember to be consistent with the names.

Week one ended with at least 1 venue having been sold and no longer able to field a team.  A few other teams were having some difficulty coming up with enough players.  I expect to have it sorted out before the next round of play, but will be looking for replacements to cover any possible need in the future.  Please let me know if any venue or group of players might be interested in putting together a team.

The league gets under way today, and everything appears to be in place.  The Captain's meetings went well, and I am anticipationg a problem-free start to the season.  The Divisional chart and schedules for both 8-Ball and 9-Ball have been adjusted for the new spring season.  I also sent copies of the excel file to those for whom I had an E-mail address.

Please remember to check with your opposing team if the playing date might be affected by any holidays, elections, public events or anything else that might precipitate a closing on the night.

Please make the effort to get the scores and/or scoresheets to me in a timely manner so I can update the standings every week.

I have one venue on a waiting list for 8-Ball at the moment.  One of the 9-Ball teams has told me that they may have to drop out if they can not find enough players each week, so please let me know if you know of a venue that might be interested in playing.

Everything is now set for starting up the next season of the Bangkok Pool League on Monday, April 2nd (8-Ball) and Wednesday, April 4th (9-Ball).  There will be 2 Captains meetings this week to get the schedules, playing rules, scoresheets and contact list into everyones hands.   The team Captain or other team representitive must attend one of the 2.  If that is a problem, please let me know and I will find a way to get it to you.

The first Captains meeting will be Wednesday, March 28th at The Corner Bar at Queens Park Plaza on Sukhumvit, Soi 22.  The time will be 6:00 PM, and it is expected to last about an hour.

The 2nd Captains meeting will be at Crazy Hot on Sukhumvit, Soi 7/1 at 6:00 PM on Thursday, March 29th. 

Once again, please make an effort to attend one (or both).  Having a large group makes it easier to get off to a good start, allows for group discussion, and affords an opportunity to deal with any specifics regarding how the league runs.