Key revisions to Hat League after 1st week of 2nd Season

• We will be starting at first time frame 8:00pm on Tuesdays (arrive by 7:45pm)

• We will be sure to adjust the self rating players give themselves to balance play.

• Limiting league to only 7 players per "team".

• Top point winners will receive awards.

The Far Post             Winter          2009 - 2010

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Men’s Soccer Hat League – Revolving Tournament Format

The concept:

Players sign up individually, and teams are created by allocating players from each level of experience to form balanced teams.

Players compete to win each night for team and individual gain. The league is a structured competition building as the season progresses.

Ultimately, bragging rights are at stake since the league point leaders are posted on our site. Points are determined by team success each week.

The league games are played at the same time frame every week.

How does it work?  

Men sign up individually and provide us with:

• Level of Play ~ rated 1 to 5   ( 1 is the strongest rating )
• Age
• Contact information
• Field player or Keeper

We accept the first 35 to 42 guys that register for a time slot (so we can have 6 - 7 guys per team MAX) and we create several pools: keepers, A players, young players, older players, C players, etc.

The grouped / rated players are “randomly, but evenly” assigned to 6 “even” teams

Those teams will play tournaments on Tuesday nights to see who wins each evening. Points will be given to individual players.

• 1^st place players     ~          10 points each
• 2^nd place players     ~            8 points each
• 3^rd place players     ~            6 points each
• 4th place players    ~            4 points each
• All other players     ~            2 points each
• Players who miss   ~            0 points each

Each week teams will be reshuffled. Players will accumulate points each week as the season progresses. We will post a leaders board with the top ten players. At conclusion of the season an MVP and an all-star team will be announced.

What is so special about a Hat League?

• Hat league provides a great opportunity to get to meet new people from a number of different levels.
• The league has a great social aspect since you may get to play with people you’ve only played against in the past.
• You can sign up individual and meet new players
• You play at the same time every week.

What is so special about revolving Hat League?

• Teams change every week. In case you don’t like your team one week, it will change the next week.
• You can sign up with friends and compete against them.
• Variety each week and closely matched teams.
• It’s possible that 44 year-old B player may outpoint a 23 year-old A player. Keep the dream alive!
• It’s about working with your team that night to win the night.
• It’s about getting your name on the leader board.

Where does Hat League concept come from?

It seems to originate from ultimate Frisbee where it is very popular. The revolving format Hat League may be a Far Post invention.

What is the time frame for this season?

Tuesdays            8:45p –   10:15p    Starting January 26, 2010

What is cost?

$75 per player for the 8-week season

How is Hat League night structured?

Teams assignments are posted the night before

Points are recorded

Teams are reshuffled for the following week. During week 8 ~ an MVP is crowned.

Second group

What is the game length?

We play 20 minute tournament games, so 4 teams get 60 minutes each night. The other 2 teams will get 40 minutes. You will run.

Can people really rate themselves?

If there are any sandbaggers or dreamers out there, we will adjust the ratings as required.

Can players do both leagues?

Sure, we know there are a few double timers out there. Just register and pay for each one.

Anything else?

No doubt there is something still to be explained. Just be flexible. The first season of HAT was a blast. The idea is to have a fun competition and enjoy the game.

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