London Ontario Pinball League Update

The London Ontario pinball league just began in February of 2013 and just finished its regular season in October. Playoffs will be held in November. We played on a monthly basis and had anywhere from 15-20 players on average. 34 players attended the final league night and was the record by far! We had a total of 56 different players play in the league overall so we have learned quickly that the demand for pinball in London is here.

Since the league started we have really spread the pinball love well and a ton of pinball machines have been purchased from league members in the recent months including two new stern star treks and two purchase orders for Medieval Madness remake. We have personally witnessed several members go from "interested" in pinball to mildly obsessed. We had 5 different hosts in total (4 or more machines required in our league) but there are another 4-5 hosts in the making now.

The league has been an amazing opportunity to meet new like minded pinball enthusiasts, talk pinball, make many friendships and share each others collections. There are not many pins on location (in good working order) in London so many members only really get to play good pinball in each others games rooms. We even had several people travel from out of town to play in the league. There are some great collections of machines in London that we all got to experience and there are more out there.

Also since the league has formed many of us have travelled together to pinball tournaments in Canada and the USA. It is nice to have several options for travel buddies for tournaments now.

Overall the league was a great success with custom tee shirts, trophies, plaques, a website and more! A great collaborative effort from "staff" to hosts to players and guidance from many great people in the pinball community. We even had a couple media mentions so far. Cant wait for the playoffs and league in the new year.

If you don't have a league in your town then start one. It is not hard to do and if you need any help just ask any of the pinball veterans. They have been very helpful with their time and information. Start by checking out this link to the IFPA league section.

http://www.ifpapinball.com/top-menu/ifpa-leagues

Here is a recent local news clip that mentions the league.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10153434152850430&set=vb.790235429&type=2&theater

Check out the LOPL Facebook page for some great photos of the league in action.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/LOPL-London-Ontario-Pinball-League/153318108164009

Below you will find the link to the LOPL website for more info on the league

http://www.incitti.com/pinball/lopl/