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The aim for the NS was to bring the UK scene closer together - more people playing more tournaments in more cities (or something like that).

Points are designed to reward teams for two things: attending tournaments and achieving results. Josh worked to balance the two so that attendance was never an overriding factor. We ran a few models and it took a long time to come up with something that really worked. We wanted teams to get some recognition of their investment in tournaments and the NS.

An effect of this is that teams benefit by attending smaller events. More tournaments means more choice and we worried that perhaps there would be some tournaments with hardly any teams. With extra points on the line, we hoped that more teams would attend more events to mop up those extra points.

You cannot significantly improve your NS placing just by attending tournaments, you still need to get results.

If anything is still unclear just let me know - I'm snatching time to explain and I'm aware it's not as concise as it could be.

You have to remember that NS points are only truly allocated if a team plays 3 NS events AND that your top 4 results will be combined.

We (well, Josh) spent a lot of time designing the points system so that it would give a true reflection of team's standings.

Pictures don't do it justice. The bike is absolutely stunning in the flesh. Beautiful.

Just to clarify: I meant the four-wheeled kind of coaches. But seeing as you have narrowed your eyes at what I consider to be a brave attempt to quell the rampant exceptionalism of Nice Touch, I more than happy to extend my ire to include the bossy, pedantic, know-it-all kind of coaches.

And you still have 2 pounds that belongs to me as well.

Ouch.. Your £2 is safe.

I've got it James! Sorry, I thought it was my Netto one. Only released when it came out of the washing machine. I'll bring it to the London open

Awesome.

Put it back in, and wash it hot. I heard he looks good in a crop-top.

Please do, it's way too big for me.

Good post.

From the first page:

"The idea is not to create 6 generic tournaments that have the same atmosphere or feel but to build up the polo community around the UK via a competition that uses the same basic framework. These will be six individual tournaments in their own right with their own winners and results. The goal is to bring the UK scene closer together through a developed UK tournament season."

If anyone in Edinburgh finds a navy Chunk sweatshirt (M) then it could well be one I've mislaid.

How has nobody said this is amazing yet? This is amazing!

Nobody puts John H in the corner.

We just tried to find a middle-ground that balanced the transient nature of bike polo teams with the need to ensure consistency when allocating NS points. I don't think either of the 3 examples detailed above go against the spirit of the rule. However, there has to be a line on what is/isn't a team.

NS is a work in progress - better suggestions and increased involvement always welcome.

Organisers are the ultimate authority.

Erectus now have the points.

Like Jono says: by the letter of the rules you will not get the points because you only have one constant player (Alex).

aufbruchs confession.....he knows what it is...oh the mystery!

This should never be spoken of again.

Also, thank you Edinburgh for hosting, Fast Dave for housing and Nick for a pretty, pretty, pretty good party!

Bill is mean.

Especially when he makes me tap out again 'in the middle'. That really makes my eyes narrow.

Apart from that he's alright, for a ref.

Teams need 2 constant players to count the points. They have to be the same 2 players all the way through.

So, if Alex and Rob have played all 3 together, the points will go under Erectus. Right now I can't remember. I do try to remember all the lineups but if I mess up just PM me the lineups for each tournament and I'll work it out.

1. Cosmic
   
2. Nice Touch
   
3. Spring Break
   
4. Electric Cream
   
5. ASBO/High Flange
   
6. Netto/Degen
   
7. Erectus/Parish/Sensible/Polocomotion
   
8. Casuals/Tornadoes/Squid/Croquet for Jakeys
   17.My Sister is Underaged
   
9. Team Last Week
   
   

Updated NS standings here.

Be sweet if captains can't draft current team-mates. Mix things up a bit.

Not really into playing and coaching at the same time.

Looking forward to getting some coaching myself.

If I'm picked. Will the draft be live?

Also, 3 players can play a 30 minute game by themselves. I think the ideal would be something like 45 minute games and 5 a side.

Players

1. John H
   
2. ATGNI (Ady Hacked Off)
   
3. TS
   
4. Adrienne
   
5. Benjamin
   
6. gabes
   
7. diceface
   
8. aufbruch
   
   

Captains
1.max
2.erin
3.spoons

You'll be partied out from your 1st class experience.

what about the body check in the Toronto video at 6:10??

legal?

No, basically using his shoulder to create a collision. Lamer than the 838347 attempts to dislodge the keeper.

Oh. OK then...

I totally forgot about this. Oops.

Who builds it, what tubing. including paint ?

Alex is also very good.