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APAT European Amateur Team Championship
Chipaccrual:
--- Quote from: Newportlad on August 03, 2008, 08:54:22 AM ---
Hi Des
The original announcement was that this would be an invitational for the leading 16 APAT ranked players from 4 countries (Wales, England, Scotland and Ireland).
This has now changed to 4 players + 1 captain from 8 countries, but these players do NOT have to be top APAT ranked.
Can you please explain the change in thought for this. Are you really going to get 4 players from France, Italy, Hungary and Germany travelling over to the UK for this?
In my opinion, i think that these countries will end up being played by UK APAT members who have some tenuous connection with these countries.
I looked upon this event as being a reward for doing well in Season 2 of APAT, with the teams being made up of the top ranked players from their country, with maybe the captain having a wildcard pick as well (similar to the Ryder Cup).
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Have to agree with Darren on this one. Although I think it is great that we are looking to expand our horizons even more from these shores, I was looking forward to an end of season finale with the top players from season 2 getting to represent their countries.
I do think the structure of competitions is brilliant over the weekend. A mixture of STT, Heads-Up and MTT should be excellent.
Bit worried about the numbers though Des. After all when it comes to APAT events in Brighton, we are use to three people and a dog, and one of those is normally the dealer. They might have to get some extra chairs in. ;D
Leigh
scouse3465:
Is it still leadin apat players for teams ?? obviously after london and final placings sorted out, good to know and is probably best way to decide teams and fairest way !
APAT:
Firstly, with regards to the 4 additional countries.....this will improve the tournament and I cannot see any negatives around this for any of the UK / Irish teams. Secondly, a bit of respect for these players please, no more talk about Hungarian grandfathers etc.
With regards to the makeup of the UK / Irish teams, looking at the most recent published rankings, I can see that the highest ranked English player that has won an APAT National event is ranked in 16th position and way off the top 4 English players. I expect the Captains to be mature enough to look at all of the factors in determining their final selections. I would include Rankings very much in that. But it does lessen the hand of a Captain if they cannot choose players strategically. That said, it would not surprise me at all if each of the UK / Irish teams are picked solely on Rankings.
duncthehat:
Damn only other country I have a tenous link with is Holland and they are not on the list damn :"(
APAT:
One more point, there will not be any players selected for a country based on tenuous links. ::)
Also, the format of this event should work exceptionally well with 8 countries involved, but would not with 4.
Finally, we are in discussions with poker organisations / teams within the countries mentioned and they are extremely interested in coming to Brighton for a chance to take the Cup and title to Europe.
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