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How
it Works:
The APA “FUN FACTOR”
System, a “Five-Star Sportsmanship Program,” has been designed to
accomplish two things: (1) recognize teams that from week to week are great
teams to play against; and (2) identify teams that from week to week are
spoiling the fun for everyone so we can quickly remedy the problem.
This “FUN FACTOR” system
is now an integral part of all APA computer software and will give us
instantaneous feedback as to where any sportsmanship problems lie. Your
scoresheets have been modified slightly to allow for your weekly input.
With this input, we will (at the touch of a button) be able to
immediately identify the top sportsmanship teams and acknowledge them. We will
just as easily be able to identify those teams that cause problems in
the League.
The “FUN FACTOR” system
works as follows:
Every week you will rate the
opposing team. It’s simple! You only need to write a number from 1 to
5 on the scoresheet (in the section which reads "Team# xxxxx
receives a _____-Star Rating this match"). This
section must be filled out in order for your team to receive your bonus
point(s) for the week!
The Weekly ratings will go
into each team’s Sportsmanship Table and be accumulated throughout the
session. You will score the team “only” after all matches are over
and “only” after both Captains have signed the scoresheet. Don’t
let the opposing team know if you are giving them a bad rating, do so
in private before turning in your team envelope. The rating you give
them will be 100% confidential. It’s that simple.
What happens to this data?
Every session, we will run reports that identify those teams that are
GREAT to compete against. Once identified they will be recognized on
our website for their outstanding sportsmanship. At the end of each APA
year, we will award patches to any team that has earned the highest
sportsmanship score in their division all three sessions (summer, fall
and spring). Also, at the end of each APA year, the League Operators
will select one 8-ball and one 9-ball Team Captain to receive the Golden
Cue Award for Excellent Sportsmanship. Winners will receive a
fabulous trophy presented to them along with $40 for a night of free
league play for their team! Nominations for this award
will be accepted and considered. If you choose to submit a
nomination,
please provide a short paragraph explaining why you are nominating that
Team Captain. Only Captains who are in good standing with the league and
whose teams have earned sportsmanship scores among the highest scores
for their division will be considered.
On the same note, we will be
able to more rapidly identify the problem players and teams. Every
session we will run reports identifying those teams that have
been rated poorly (those teams that nobody wants to play against). The
team will be contacted and given advice on how to
fix the problem. We
will continue to handle specific sportsmanship violations using the
guidelines set forth in the APA Team Manual.
We are confident that the APA “FUN FACTOR” system will increase all
your play in the APA to a Five-Star level!
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How
to Rate the Opposing Team:
The
following are suggested guidelines. Please feel free to use your
own judgment when rating the opposing teams.
Five-Star
Rating
This is an Excellent rating. The opposing team is one of the
nicest in the League. Not only do they cause no problems and are a
pleasure to play, but they go beyond the call of duty to show excellent sportsmanship
and make your night out feel special. Your team (win or lose) had an
excellent night out.
Four-Star
Rating
This is a Very Good rating. The opposing team caused
absolutely no problems and was a pleasure to play. Your team (win or lose)
had a very good night out.
Three-Star
Rating
This is an Average rating. Your team encountered no major
problems. The night went well with only a few minor problems. Maybe the
teams had some minor rule disagreements. Maybe someone’s attitude got
slightly out of hand, but the opposing team Captain got them in line,
apologized for the infraction, and the night continued without further
incident. Your team (win or lose) had a good night out.
Two-Star
Rating
This is a Poor rating. The opposing team's members in no way
threatened or intimidated your players, however they did cause multiple
problems while the opposing team Captain did nothing to get his/her
players under control, enough so that your evening wasn’t fun. Maybe the
opposing team made smart or degrading remarks to your players or called
you sandbaggers. Maybe they tried to manipulate our handicap system by
simply banging balls around the table, or maybe they were just rude and
unfriendly. Your team (win or lose) did not have a fun night out.
A
write-up
must accompany this rating!
One-Star
Rating
This is an Unacceptable rating. The opposing team's members
might have threatened or intimidated your players, or might have caused
multiple “major” problems. The opposing Team Captain did nothing to
get his/her players under control. Your team (win or lose) had a terrible
night out.
A
write-up
must accompany this rating!
View
Top Sportsmanship Scores
Nominate
a Team Captain for the annual Team Captain's Sportsmanship Award
Please provide a short paragraph explaining why this Team Captain deserves
the award.
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