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            <title>Rileys goes into administration (7 replies)</title>
            <link>http://www.cupc.co.uk/forum.php?phorum_query=read,14,407,407#msg-407</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ 30 clubs have ceased trading immediately, the other 129 have been swallowed up by a new company.<br />
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[<a href="http://snookerscene.blogspot.com/2009/03/rileys-goes-into-administration.html" rel="nofollow" >snookerscene.blogspot.com</a>]<br />
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Interestingly Oxford Colours is amongst those to close. That's OUPC's regular venue, and it's where they usually host Varsity.]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Rob Hogan</dc:creator>
            <category>General Board</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:28:09 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>CU Masters 2009 (6 replies)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ Thought someone should say well done to Alistair for winning yesterday, some pretty stonking pool from him! I thoroughly enjoyed the final, despite pretty much getting my arse handed to me :D. Better luck next time maybe... ;)]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Paul Thomas</dc:creator>
            <category>General Board</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:39:36 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title>Uni Ladder: Off the mark (1 reply)</title>
            <link>http://www.cupc.co.uk/forum.php?phorum_query=read,14,386,386#msg-386</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Hey guys,<br />
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I'm up for playing ladder friendlies against anyone who is interested in giving me a game. :)<br />
<br />
I was uni captain a couple of years ago and play for the Uni A team in the CAPL league and would be happy to give advice/coaching around a friendly match, or feel free to challenge me if you wish to impress and beat me in a first to 15! :P<br />
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I look forward to seeing the challenges roll in. :)<br />
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Best wishes,<br />
Steve]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Steve McCann</dc:creator>
            <category>General Board</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:35:46 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title>Under 21s competition (1 reply)</title>
            <link>http://www.cupc.co.uk/forum.php?phorum_query=read,14,378,378#msg-378</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Just a few questions about the competition that has appeared on the CAPL website front page.<br />
<br />
Have any uni players played in this before?<br />
<br />
What is the standard like?<br />
<br />
Just to confirm World 8 Ball Rules are World Rules (not Black Ball?)<br />
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This might be a good competition for some of the uni players providing the standard is not insane, only have to go to Great Yarmouth for one day.  I will be under 21, just, bday on 8th of March.]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Luke Gleave</dc:creator>
            <category>General Board</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:33:26 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title>CU Open 2008 (12 replies)</title>
            <link>http://www.cupc.co.uk/forum.php?phorum_query=read,14,343,343#msg-343</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Let this be the official thread for the <a href="http://www.cupc.co.uk/uni/open2008.php" rel="nofollow" >CU Open 2008</a>. You can post your intent to enter or ask questions here, or by emailing me at rh389.<br />
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Hope to see lots of you there.]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Rob Hogan</dc:creator>
            <category>General Board</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:01:35 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title>CAPL competitions (2 replies)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ The draws have been done for the Cambridge area competitions - pretty good turnout for the uni this year. I also still have one more place at the CAPL Open available if anyone wants it - first come first served.<br />
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All of the draws with uni players highlighted are attached to this post, or you can read through them on the <a href="http://www.cambridgeareapoolleague.co.uk/competitions.asp" rel="nofollow" >CAPL site</a>. First thoughts - a winnable singles venue for Chris with Gary Browne the only other Prem player to worry about. Lorry's got it fairly tough, but Paul's definitely got the short straw (all prem players, venue miles away). <br />
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First up is the Open next saturday (22nd). Make sure you check your start time, and I'll see you there.<br />
<br />
Good luck to everyone.]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Rob Hogan</dc:creator>
            <category>General Board</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:01:28 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title>CAPL (46 replies)</title>
            <link>http://www.cupc.co.uk/forum.php?phorum_query=read,14,328,328#msg-328</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Good start for Uni A. 8-4 against the Moon B to repay them for the same scoreline in reverse last spring.<br />
<br />
How did the Bs get on?]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Graham Sills</dc:creator>
            <category>General Board</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:37:37 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title>Novices' Tournament 2008 (19 replies)</title>
            <link>http://www.cupc.co.uk/forum.php?phorum_query=read,14,279,279#msg-279</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ The annual novices' tournament will be held shortly, with a provisional date of Sunday, October 12th. Anyone who has never played for Cambridge in varsity and never played in the <a href="http://www.srcf.ucam.org/cupc/uni/masters2008.php" rel="nofollow" >CUPC Masters</a> tournament is eligible to enter. Other than that, people of all standards and experience levels are welcome. <br />
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As usual there will be a group stage and a knockout stage with everyone guaranteed at least three matches. We'll also try to get a few experienced players involved in the group stage only.<br />
<br />
If you're interested or have any questions please post below. There's no commitment at this stage but we'd like to get an idea of numbers.]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Rob Hogan</dc:creator>
            <category>General Board</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 22:21:48 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Total suicide (3 replies)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ Has anyone ever found it best to put themselves in a total snooker in order to take advantage of the waiving of the 'cushion rule' on their next shot?]]></description>
            <dc:creator>stevedavis</dc:creator>
            <category>General Board</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:05:45 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Deciding colours after the break. (7 replies)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ While the table is open, can a player hit a ball of one colour in order to pot a ball of the other colour (whether by means of a plant or a canon)?  If so, how is the colour nomination made?<br />
Many thanks,<br />
Steve Davis.]]></description>
            <dc:creator>stevedavis</dc:creator>
            <category>General Board</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2006 19:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title>Official Pool Rules Links (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://www.cupc.co.uk/forum.php?phorum_query=read,14,22,22#msg-22</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ World Rules:<br />
<a href="http://www.epa.org.uk/wrules.php" rel="nofollow" >http://www.epa.org.uk/wrules.php</a><br />
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BAPTO:<br />
<a href="http://www.bapto.org.uk/rules.htm" rel="nofollow" >http://www.bapto.org.uk/rules.htm</a><br />
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Blackball:<br />
<a href="http://www.sfbilliards.com/black_ball_rules.pdf#search=%22pool%20blackball%20rules%22" rel="nofollow" >http://www.sfbilliards.com/black_ball_rules.pdf#search=%22pool%20blackball%20rules%22</a> pdf<br />
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<a href="http://www.blackball.co.uk/rules/" rel="nofollow" >http://www.blackball.co.uk/rules/</a> or annoying little animated thing<br />
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Old Rules:<br />
<a href="http://www.epa.org.uk/rules.php" rel="nofollow" >http://www.epa.org.uk/rules.php</a>]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Kate Hillman</dc:creator>
            <category>General Board</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2006 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Trying out a &quot;poll&quot;! (2 replies)</title>
            <link>http://www.cupc.co.uk/forum.php?phorum_query=read,14,21,21#msg-21</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ <b>Poll</b>: Who should be seeded number 1 for the upcoming CU Open, 2006? <br/><br/>Who do we reckon..?<br />
Steve: Top of the Uni ladder after a mammoth 52-49 win over the Cork, and on top form at the moment<br />
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Rob: Proven record in CU tournaments and the CU Open defending champion.<br />
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I'm gonna go for Rob, based on the defending champion thing!  :)]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Matt Cullen</dc:creator>
            <category>General Board</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2006 12:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title>Practise Saturday (2 replies)</title>
            <link>http://www.cupc.co.uk/forum.php?phorum_query=read,14,20,20#msg-20</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Hey all, I'm heading along to CSC on Saturday afternoon to knock some balls around if anyone wants to join me...   :)<br />
<br />
Kate x]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Kate Hillman</dc:creator>
            <category>General Board</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2006 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title>Practice today (1 reply)</title>
            <link>http://www.cupc.co.uk/forum.php?phorum_query=read,14,19,19#msg-19</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Hey all, Kate and I are heading off to CSC around 3pm this afternoon - we'll probably be there for a couple of hours, so if anyone wants to pop along and join us for some practice, that would be cool!  Cheers  :)]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Rob Cork</dc:creator>
            <category>General Board</category>
            <pubDate>Sun, 03 Dec 2006 15:42:00 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title>Sunday (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://www.cupc.co.uk/forum.php?phorum_query=read,14,18,18#msg-18</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Anyone fancy a nice long sesh at CSC on Sunday (don't mind if it's a ladder challenge or just friendly) so I can try and play back into some kind of form... ?]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Matt Cullen</dc:creator>
            <category>General Board</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2006 18:49:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Practise tomorrow (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://www.cupc.co.uk/forum.php?phorum_query=read,14,17,17#msg-17</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Heya,<br />
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Rob and Steve are playing a ladder match tomorrow at CSC, any girls (or boys I suppose   ;)) fancy joining me up there for a bit of practise? Rob may be able to give one or two people a lift up there at about 2ish..<br />
<br />
xx]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Kate Hillman</dc:creator>
            <category>General Board</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2006 14:20:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Practice tonight (1 reply)</title>
            <link>http://www.cupc.co.uk/forum.php?phorum_query=read,14,16,16#msg-16</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Hey guys and gals, there's County matches at CSC today until about 5ish, and as soon as our County match is finished I'm going to be playing a money match against Baz from the MOTM A, first to 10 for 30 quid and lights.  I should be done around 6.30, but if anyone wants to turn up before that and support then they're welcome to do so.   ;)<br />
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After that Kate and I will be getting some practice in - anyone else is welcome to join us!]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Rob Cork</dc:creator>
            <category>General Board</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2006 15:38:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>CAPL finals night (4 replies)</title>
            <link>http://www.cupc.co.uk/forum.php?phorum_query=read,14,15,15#msg-15</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ This saturday sees the CAPL finals night at CSC.  For those of you who don't know what finals night is, there's one at the end of each summer and winter league, and they present all the trophies for that season, have a raffle, play the finals of the mens singles and team knockout events, and just generally get bladdered beyond belief.  It's always a good laugh.<br />
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I haven't decided if I'm going yet, as I might go to the college bar given that it's the first night that all the freshers will be around and it should be a laugh.  If enough people are up for it though I might be persuaded to go to csc instead for finals night, it is less far for me to stumble home afterwards  ;)]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Rob Cork</dc:creator>
            <category>General Board</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2006 14:25:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>FORUM RULES - PLEASE READ! (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://www.cupc.co.uk/forum.php?phorum_query=read,14,3,3#msg-3</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ <u><b>FORUM RULES</b></u><br />
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<b>1.</b> Please try to post on the most appropriate board. Any threads posted on an inappropriate board will have to be moved by a moderator, and at the very least may not be seen by the people most likely to be able to answer your question.<br />
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<b>2.</b> To reduce confusion and make it easier to arrange events, teams, university singles ladder challenges and so on, please choose a user name that is either your real name or a simple variant and set your location as your college. Users who ignore requests to change their name risk being temporarily or permanently banned by a moderator.<br />
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<b>3.</b> Play nice. Despite the wonderful anonymity offered by the internet, remember that there is actually a person at the other end of every username and post, so please avoid any personal comments or attacks that are likely to upset or cause offence.<br />
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<b>4.</b> No posting of racist, sexist, or obscene material. Cambridge University Pool Club does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, age, or political views, and will not associate itself with any such comments or views by allowing them to remain on the forums. Anyone breaching this rule will find their post rapidly deleted by a moderator and risks being immediately and permanently banned from the forums.<br />
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<b>5.</b> No posting of illegal or copyrighted material. If in doubt, PM a committee member to ask before posting, or just don't post at all.<br />
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<b>6.</b> Any users found to be breaking these rules will be issued with a warning by a committee member. Should a second offence occur within a week, that user will be banned for a week. Repeated violation of these rules may result in a permanent ban, at the discretion of the committee.]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Rob Cork</dc:creator>
            <category>General Board</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2006 14:34:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>registered (26 replies)</title>
            <link>http://www.cupc.co.uk/forum.php?phorum_query=read,14,1,1#msg-1</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Hey. Maybe everyone should introduce themselves on this thread. <br />
I'll start.<br />
I'm Matt, the new president, and I'm at Fitz.]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Matt Cullen</dc:creator>
            <category>General Board</category>
            <pubDate>Sat, 23 Dec 2006 11:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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