Popular Post Crunchie Posted February 11, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 11, 2019 Welcome to the inaugural TGC Olympics.... well, the idea anyway. The contests will take place mostly this coming April. Each weekend during the month, usually two sporting events will be chosen for us to have an opinion on. The idea is still in its infancy and exact details yet to be decided, but this is a rough outline. The idea is to give those that have little knowledge in Football or Horse Racing a better chance, as I have included a fair mix of sports. I hope that no one knows everything about all these sports.... some are meant to be complete guesswork. This list is provisional, as I am open to changes. Feedback would be welcome, but what I don't want is people saying they are not playing as they know nothing about Motor Racing say, that is the idea, as someone else might, but knows nothing about Football. Anyway, let you know what you think. I'm still working on the scoring, hopefully with centipede, so the scoring is pretty even amongst all sports, but some events will have additional bonus' attached for super good picks, and specials like a 147. APRIL 6TH - Grand National (Horse Racing) & FA Cup Semi-Finals (Football) APRIL 13TH - US Masters (Golf) & Anthony Joshua fight + undercard (Boxing) APRIL 20TH - World Championships (Snooker) & Champions Cup Semi-Finals (Rugby Union) APRIL 27TH - Azerbaijan GP (Motor Racing), London Marathon (Athletics) or Liege - Bastogne - Liege (Cycling) MAY 4TH - Premier League (Darts) & 1000 & 2000 Guineas (Horse Racing) ending with MAY 6th - Final of the World Snooker Championships Technically if i keep all the different events it will be a Decathlon! But this is an example of what might need to be picked (Im trying to keep it simple) Grand National - pick 2 horses FA Cup - predict the scores of both games US Masters - pick 3/4 Golfers.... bonus' available Boxing - Pick the winners and winning round Snooker - Pick 2/3 players.... bonus' available Rugby - winners and winning margin Motor racing - pick 2 drivers Marathon - pick one man and one woman to win.... and a winning time. Cycling - Pick 2 riders Darts - pick winners and scores.... bonus' available Guineas - pick one horse in each race So nothing too complex thats going to take hours of studying or give anyone an unfair advantage. Points awarded and details will be put up after Cheltenham is awarded. Also this schedule does not mean there won't be a Grand National Meeting Comp separately, cos there will be for sure. I don't hide the fact that I like betting on cycling, and we will never have a stand alone cycling comp so here is my chance in just 1/10th of the comp.Please let me keep it. Probably likewise Boxing will never have a comp, but i know jack about it But lots on here do. so its swings and roundabouts for almost everyone. If anyone knows if there are any other big sporting events I could include just say. Or if you think, this is shit crunch, I'll drop it. Let me know. Love n Peace 5 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamuk Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Excellent idea and I'm well up for it as you say, many competitions seem Horse racing heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller26 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 More horse racing I say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crunchie Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, adamuk said: Excellent idea and I'm well up for it as you say, many competitions seem Horse racing heavy. thanks. more horse racing comps as its the biggest thread on here, but any suggestions are welcome for something different...and not whats on your shelf as its not an official sport haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamuk Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 (edited) Boxing undercards as you say are a good idea. I will have a think, Actually the IOC have seen my thread and we are in talks about including it in Toyko. Edited February 11, 2019 by adamuk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller26 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Who actually watches snooker as well ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jake. Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 18 minutes ago, Miller26 said: Who actually watches snooker as well ? id say people who enjoy snooker . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller26 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 26 minutes ago, Jakefraser94 said: id say people who enjoy snooker . Last time I watched Barry white was playing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller26 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 I’m out anyway, same as all the other competitions in here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jake. Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, Miller26 said: I’m out anyway, same as all the other competitions in here jesus you didnt take much persausing did you lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blampy Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Any chance you could include the Highland games in ya list 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markymark Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Great stuff mate, just a thought maybe leave out football and horse racing, there will be comps for them anyway. Give some of the other sports a chance, golf, snooker, boxing etc. Will give the TGC who don't normally do racing/football comps a chance to get Involved. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markymark Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Blampy said: Any chance you could include the Highland games in ya list Blampy mate, that's just not helpful, take a few seconds to think about what you've just done. Edited February 11, 2019 by Markymark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jake. Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 can we compromise and maybe get a donkey race or two in to satisfy @Miller26 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinkerbells Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I've never lasted watching a whole match of snooker without falling asleep. Sometimes the clapping or cue hitting the balls send me in a jolt but always seem to sleep like a baby when it's on. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaLad Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 28 minutes ago, Kinkerbells said: I've never lasted watching a whole match of snooker without falling asleep. Sometimes the clapping or cue hitting the balls send me in a jolt but always seem to sleep like a baby when it's on. I’m gonna get you a snooker dvd it will help with your sleep problems by the sounds of it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinkerbells Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 20 minutes ago, VillaLad said: I’m gonna get you a snooker dvd it will help with your sleep problems by the sounds of it You obviously have the same bloody one. Shall we just ring each other and talk till one of us drifts off 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poker Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 5 hours ago, Kinkerbells said: You obviously have the same bloody one. Shall we just ring each other and talk till one of us drifts off Or it could be forwarded around the whole of TGC like they used to do with the Vidpost" rental service, so we all learn something about snooker!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealwintersoldier Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Like it @Crunchienut A spin is due!! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poker Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 1 hour ago, therealwintersoldier said: Like it @Crunchienut A spin is due!! Or 2!! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solario333 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 10 hours ago, adamuk said: Excellent idea and I'm well up for it as you say, many competitions seem Horse racing heavy. Horse racing and Football will always have the most competitors on here, because of the interest, however this wider sports involvement is very welcome and will be a source of much amusement and banter...... Great Idea @Crunchienut !!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poker Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, Solario333 said: Horse racing and Football will always have the most competitors on here, because of the interest, however this wider sports involvement is very welcome and will be a source of much amusement and banter...... Great Idea @Crunchienut !!! Amusement or bewilderment S33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solario333 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Just now, Poker said: Amusement or bewilderment S33 There are some sports here I don't normally bet on, like cycling, the Marathon or boxing, and some I do like Golf , so it will be fun to research them and prepare to win my first Gold medal in the TGC Olympics. I will be glued to the Tv for the masters,and also the snooker finals at the Crucible.... so it will add some spice to my day Of course I may need the help of a Duck race timer to see me through !! ts good to be out of my comfort zone and will be a challenge ,because there are some on here who really do know their onions when it comes to the crunch !! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poker Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 1 minute ago, Solario333 said: There are some sports here I don't normally bet on, like cycling, the Marathon or boxing, and some I do like Golf , so it will be fun to research them and prepare to win my first Gold medal in the TGC Olympics. I will be glued to the Tv for the masters,and also the snooker finals at the Crucible.... so it will add some spice to my day Of course I may need the help of a Duck race timer to see me through !! ts good to be out of my comfort zone and will be a challenge ,because there are some on here who really do know their onions when it comes to the crunch !! Wise words.. would be good to beat the "experts" or "champ champs" at their own game.. but I feel no amount of research, will ever make up for the diverse experiences of some on here! As for the duck racing.. I expect it to make the short list for "alternative" sports in the TGC Olympics choices.. I have plenty of "out of their comfort zones" things for members to try and beat others at.. So less onions for them S33!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solario333 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, Miller26 said: More horse racing I say We have had and will continue to have plenty of horse racing comps ....since the banter and interest is coupled with our own bets , so its good to come out of our comfort zone ,and see if we can be a little wider in our prospective choices ,and still win !! Its a challenge @Miller26 Are you up for it?? Edited February 12, 2019 by Solario333 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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