The Shanks-Liptrott Trophy
Welcome to the home of the rapidly-becoming-famous Shanks-Liptrott Trophy, an invitation only sporting predictions competition with a lot of hyphens but not a lot of prize money. It was formed in 2013 by Sam Liptrott and Caroline and Alan Shanks with the intention of adding an extra dimension to one of their favourite pastimes of watching sport and offering up insightful and knowledgeable comment at the same time. Who has the most insight and knowledge, we thought. It was also a pretty good way of retaining an interest in the FA Cup after Bolton were knocked out (January latterly, November now).
Scoring
Mostly three points for a winning selection and one point for second. The exceptions are;
- Golf Majors - 1 point up to 5th place
- Sports Personality of the Year - 1pt for 2nd or 3rd
- Horse Racing - 1pt for bookies placing (up to 3rd or 4th depending on the race)
- Two-horse race (any event) - 3pts for win, 1pt otherwise.
Injuries or Non-Starters
You are allowed three substitutions through the course of the year if any of your individual candidates withdraw through injury before the start of the event or just isn't in it.
Prizes
Third place gains free entry to the next trophy. First and second receive 70-30% of the remaining pot. In the event of a tied score the person with the most correct predictions wins. If they have the same number of correct predictions the tie-break question will be the decider.
Disputes
Any issues that arise will be settled by a majority decision from Caroline, Sam and Alan.