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470 - Rethinking Solo Rankings: EUSPBA's Greatest Hits Program (Dojo Conversations Episode 140)
41 minutes Posted Aug 25, 2025 at 12:00 pm.
What is the EUSPBA Greatest Hits Program?
The Challenge of Acronyms & Association Names
Andrew’s Role on the Executive Committee
Why the EUSPBA is Unique (Size & Scope)
The Problem with the Old Points System
How the Greatest Hits Program Works
Real Examples: How Standings Change
New Metrics: Unique AGLs & Big Wins
How the System Affects Upgrades
Incentives & What’s Next for the EUSPBA
“It’s Been One of the Greatest Hits” (Outro)
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Show notes
Ever wondered how you can really tell who the top solo pipers are across a massive region like the Eastern United States?  
This week, Andrew introduces Jim to the new EUSPBA Greatest Hits program – a ranking system that takes a bunch of measures into account, rather than just aggregating total points.   
They discuss why it matters, the challenges of ranking players across a huge geographic area, the problems with the old points system, and how the new approach brings a more fair way to rank players that could bring back some excitement and participation across the region.   
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