MCCG Indoor Putting 2020-21 @ 5 Star Lanes

Season 12 The Turkey Open is Sunday, November 1st so we will begin the 2020 / 2021 season the following Monday on November 2nd. COVID-19 SEASON NOTES: - Due to capacity concerns we will be limiting the number to players to just 48. --- Spots for regular attendees will be held until 15 minutes before the player meeting. - In order to have proper physical distancing we will be using just 3 courts, and thus up to 4 flights or each round. - Players will check-in and be staged in the Poker Ro ...
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Season 12
The Turkey Open is Sunday, November 1st so we will begin the 2020 / 2021 season the following Monday on November 2nd.

COVID-19 SEASON NOTES:
- Due to capacity concerns we will be limiting the number to players to just 48.
--- Spots for regular attendees will be held until 15 minutes before the player meeting.
- In order to have proper physical distancing we will be using just 3 courts, and thus up to 4 flights or each round.
- Players will check-in and be staged in the Poker Room at the main entrance. Then move to the large bar only when their games are up.
- Face coverings are required for entry into the building and when moving through the building. We will also be requiring them while playing. This may be stricter than the building rules, but something that MCCG is committed to. If a player is not wearing a mask it is a zero-tolerance policy and they will be disqualified for the evening. Repeated infractions over the season will result in barring from the league. The only acceptation may be when eating or drinking at a table on the Poker Room. Thus no eating/drinking while playing.

Here is 5 Star Lanes' address if you do not know where it is and wish to Google it:
2666 Metro Pkwy
Sterling Heights, Michigan
(586.939.2550)

Please allow adequate time to get to league or contact me if you are stuck in traffic.
- Rob Dahmen (517.775.0801) or Messenger via https://www.facebook.com/rscd20

5 Star Internet presence:
- http://www.fivestarlanes.com/

Our Putting League Facebook page:
- https://www.facebook.com/MCCGPutting/

APPROXIMATE TIMETABLE:
5:30pm REGISTRATION OPENS
6:30pm REGISTRATION CLOSES
6:40pm PLAYERS MEETING
6:45pm RD1 GAMES START
7:30pm RD2 GAMES START
8:15pm RD3 GAMES START
9:00pm DOUBLE TAP
9:15pm RD4 GAMES START
10:00pm PLAYOFFS START
10:45pm PAYOUTS – ALL DONE!

SEEDING:
- Averages of the players registered will determine the split in players into an A and B pool.
- A player's average from last year will be used to determine their placement this year until they have recorded 3 weeks.
- For every 5 games played this year, 1 lowest average is dropped.
- The Mango's Randomizer determines the teams with added programming to ensure even teams and few repeat teams.
- If we have an odd player, the middle player is his/her own partner (Cali).
- If we have an odd number of teams a ghost team will be created each round.
- Teams will be grouped into flights for each round. Teams will remain in the same flight the entire night.

SIDE BETS:
- Double Tap (Ace Pool): $10 to join. $1/ticket (no max this year) for a chance to make a double (2 in a row) on a Chainstar from 40’ with everyone yelling at you trying to make you miss. Each week the pot will roll over to have it keep growing! If the first person misses one, a second gets a chance for a partial pot. No membership needed until December. Become a member by February 15th to be eligible or player pack and year end raffle.
- Most Doubles: $2 buy in. Keep track of your doubles for yourself for all 4 rounds. Most at the end takes the cash. May payout multiple spots.
- Poker Doubles: $2 buy in. Each double earns a card. Max 5 card poker hand. Best hand wins it takes all the cash. Only payout 1 spot.
- Best Average: $2 buy in. Using the average from DGS over 4 rounds. Best shooters at the ends takes the cash. May payout multiple spots.
- Year End Point Series: $20 one time buy in by Jan 31st. Points accumulate each week depending on the finish. Top players at the end of the year play in an additional bracket or the pot. Format to be determined. Ties broken to get in based on the number of weeks attended, then by points from the most recent week. Multiple spots paid out.
- We’re always open to more ideas I anyone wants to run something as well.

RULES:
- Horseshoe style system with Chainstar baskets set 27ft apart with teams splitting up on either side of the court to play against another team.
- There is NO practicing for the next flight if the previous flight still have games going
- Flip a disc to see which team shoots first
- Players of the same pool do NOT have to play on the same side
- Foul-line is the center pole of basket
- Two putts each. 1 made is 1pt, 2 made is 3 pts.
- Play to 15pts but must win by 2pts or more.
- Always finish out a side even if a winning team cannot be caught due to points differentials.
- Play must start within 4 mins of games being announced.
--- If not all of the players are present within 4 mins the game starts with the missing players accounting for 2 missed putts until they arrive.
--- A player cannot play Cali if their partner is missing.
- Everyone plays 4 games guaranteed.
--- If you sign up and leave before all 4 games are done, you will be black listed from coming back.
- Top 6 or 8 teams make the play off determined by # of wins and then PTS earned.
- If there is a tie WITHIN the top team for seeding then teams will play a short game.
--- All 4 player putt. Team with the most points wins.
--- If tied after first volley, then one side at a time goes until the tie is broken.
- If there is a tie to get INTO the playoffs then those teams play to 11pts, win by 2pts or more.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES:
- Cali players are not required to pay double entry fee. They are eligible to win the entire amount from their placement.
- If a player leaves (not just missing) mid-event then the remaining partner will be allowed to continue alone:
--- If B-pool they will be allowed to play as Cali (2 putts each way)
--- If A-pool they will be allowed 1 putt as the B-pool side.

If anything else needs to be clarified please ask and we will be happy to explain.

Thank our staff at 5 Star. Thank our staff at the table for keeping the league running smooth. They will be providing food and drink specials or disc golfers each week. As well as donating prizes to be raffled off during Double Tap. Thank yourself for choosing to participate. Put a smile on your face, we are here to make some putts and have a great time in the process. Remember, we are fair and competitive. Everyone here is here to have fun and to play well. Keep it honest, have fun, enjoy yourself, and most of all, be safe!

Sunnybrook / No touching of the hair or face / Double Tap / Spank the Monkey / 5 Star / HopSlam
All of the above may not be part of what we do today but they ARE a part of our past that has shaped us into what have become. As I type this I am amazed that we have reached 12 years old now and I continue to see other putting league form in our own local areas, around the state, and nationwide. You are all trendsetters and I cannot thank you enough for the support! – Founder: John Minicuci
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