The 2024 SPA Individual membership Series is now open for entries.
As always, the number of qualifiers we receive for the National Finals is wholly dependent on our own entry level. The more entries we have, the more qualifiers we will likely receive.
If you are interested in playing again (or joining as a new player) please post below or message me directly. The great thing about the IM's is the match practice it offers in races to seven, playing locally at a venue and time convenient to both players.
More information is below.
The payment deadline for us is Tuesday 9th January 2024 at 7pm.
Happy to take cash or bank transfer to the ADPL Account. Please message prior to transferring to confirm, and use the reference 2024 IM, with your name.
Entry remains at £30 total (£25 entry and your £5 SPA membership fee for 2024).
Paid
1 Michael Bastow
2 Steve Hamilton
3 Kane Scott
4 Danny Ford
5 Louie Bolton
6 Iain Soutar
7 Billy Girdwood
8 Ronnie Edwards
9 Stefan Van Rijn
10 David Thornton
11 Craig Jamieson
12 Michael Shore
13 Keir Hamilton
14 David Jack
15 Nathan Sinclair
16 Connor Hunter
17 Colin Smith
18 John Cargill
19 Ryan Mackenzie
20 Paddy Nicoll
21 Craig Stewart
22 Ryan Diplexcito
23 Brian Craig*
24 Richard Paterson
25 David McFarlane
*BACS to be confirmed by Roy
Edited by
FCBash on 12/01/2024 11:47,
4 months ago2024 SPA Mick McGoldrick Individual Membership Series of Events
The SPA are delighted to announce that McGoldrick’s Pool and Sports Bar, Rutherglen, Glasgow will be continuing their proud sponsorship of the 2024 SPA Mick McGoldrick IM Series.
National Finals
There will be FOUR events again in 2024, each of these will count towards each players' ranking in the series, in addition the Scottish Singles also counts towards each players ranking. Every player is awarded Merit or Ranking Points determined by their position in each event.
The National Finals shall be held on the following dates:-
Event 1: 13th and 14th April (Players Lounge, Falkirk)
Event 2: 29th and 30th June (McGoldrick’s, Glasgow)
Event 3: 31st August and 1st September (McGurty’s, Dundee)
Event 4: 12th & 13th October (Corner Pocket, Dalkieth)
The National Finals will have 128 qualifiers, where the Top 16 from the 2023 rankings are automatic and joined by 112 qualifiers from all over Scotland. In the local qualifying, matches will start as races to seven.
Areas shall still be awarded a pro-rata of qualifiers based upon their entries, the more entries an area has, the more qualifiers they shall likely receive for the National Finals.
Entry Costs
Entry for the 2024 Series are frozen and remain at £25 per player out with the automatic qualifiers. The entry fee for an automatic qualifier is £75. In addition, each player will have to pay their £5 SPA Member Registration.
This is still one of the best value tournaments on offer with all entry money taken in being paid out.
Entry is via the nominated SPA IM Reps for each area.
No-Shows
Any player that cannot attend the National Finals must inform the SPA a minimum of twenty four hours in advance. Any player that fails to notify the SPA in this time period shall be given a warning. Any player that has received a warning, who fails to notify the SPA in subsequent events shall be removed from the remainder of the IM season in that calendar year. Should a players suspension be incurred at event four then they shall be suspended for the first two IM events from when they next register to compete.
*** Looking Ahead to 2025 ***
The IM Series is likely to change in 2025, the Executive Committee are reviewing the series of events and will provide more information in due course. It should be noted though, it is likely to be a reduction in qualifiers to the grand finals – potentially moving to one day for the finals.
Further changes with regards to a tiered system may also be introduced, but further consultation shall be undertaken ahead of changes being implemented.
Add me and I will pay it on Tuesday
Bank transfer payment confirmed for:
Steve Hamilton
Kane Scott
Danny Ford
Louie Bolton
Billy Girdwood
Keir Hamilton
Iain Soutar
Stefan van Rijn
David Thornton
Nathan Sinclair
Michael Shore
David Jack
Ryan Mackenzie
Colin Smith
Craig Jamieson
Ryan Diplexito
Craig Stewart
