Hi all,
I'll keep this briefer than my previous posts, I promise!
The first valid event since I initially posted the ELO Article has been completed - the Leicester Centre Spot Open. 24 players entered, and Ian Aggett took the overall win! Details of the event and actual results can be found on the Leicester Foxes Subbuteo Club Group on Facebook.
Furthermore, I'm proud to add that the rankings were used to decide the seeds for this event! Very grateful for them to be tested and well-received.
With the leaderboard going forward, I'd like to make two additions clear. First, a '!' next to a player's name means that they have just entered the official leaderboard. Second, players who competed in the most recent event will have a number in brackets next to their score - this is the amount of points they gained or lost in that event. Without further ado, here it is!
I'll let each of you draw your own conclusions from the points - the only thing I'd like to highlight are the players who had the biggest point increases, and therefore performed exceptionally well. In this case that would apply to Simon Bodily, followed by Adam Jackson, Gary Gladwell, and Dave Hunter - well done to all!
As usual, I have attached the excel document I use to this post - feel free to download it if you wish to see further details or try the Point Change Calculator.
Now, the following section is specifically for anyone interested in using these rankings for seeding.
Below are the points of all documented players - but please not these are NOT the official rankings, as they are not nearly as accurate. It is up to the discretion of the organiser, but I would recommend using the following image to determine seeds for events rather than the actual leaderboard:
Again, if you think some of these ranks look inaccurate - that's because they probably are. Players only enter the real leaderboard after playing at least 3 events in the last 12 months because it ensures that their rank is at least somewhat accurate.
That's all for now! I'm not sure when the next valid event will be, but from big Pre-World Cup WASPAs to the next season of Championships, there's plenty on the horizon. As always, feel free to send me a message if you have any questions.
-Kye.