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APAT UK Team Championship - January 2011
AMRN:
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--- Quote from: BOINGBLITZ on December 02, 2010, 13:22:22 PM ---
They wont, believe me.
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Don"t know if you have discussed this with the individuals Brian or it is just your opinion, but, are you making the point that, if, Andy, Steve and Will ( think thats the 3 players?) are chosen for both BCPC and Apat teams, they would refuse the honour to defend the title in favour of the more "prestigeous" berth at Team BCPC.
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2009 I had a great year with APAT, and made the APAT team (deservedly imo)
2010 I had a far less successful year with APAT and have not applied for a place on the APAT team as I don"t deserve one. I have however had a fantastic year with the BCPC and would like to think that I will qualify for a rankings driven place in that team. That said, if I don"t make the BCPC team, I still wouldn"t apply to the APAT team for reasons stated.
I fully understand where Brian was coming from - BCPC does have a strong line up, with several APAT regulars and indeed champions in its ranks - many of whom would have the right to think they are worthy of consideration for a place in the APAT team - loyalty to BCPC would be commendable, but a pain in the ass for those guys who end up falling just outside the rankings driven places meaning they miss out on the event altogether - Brian was simply trying help these people. .... however, I don"t think he"s gone about it in the most diplomatic or politically correct way, and I can see why it might cause offence to some. Going forward, I think there is nothing wrong with people chucking their hats into multiple rings...
On a more positive note, BCPC are looking forward to this event, and assuming I can stay in the top8 after the next round of games, will be super-proud to captain them in Bolton. I believe we have the strength in depth to do well at the event, and will give the APAT team, whoever it contains, a run for its money. Personally, I relish the challenge of finishing on the winning team two years running!! Would be nice to get another a team event trophy ;)
TightEnd:
Leigh is the non-playing captain of the Champions team.
He has discussed with Des/me some names that he is considering....remember that the main criteria is to provide a team for the APAT Champions coming to bolton for the C0fC event and travelling a long way so to do, and who would be unlikely to be in a team otherwise.
Leigh can let us know when he is planning to announce it
Chipaccrual:
--- Quote from: TightEnd on December 02, 2010, 14:30:48 PM ---
Leigh is the non-playing captain of the Champions team.
He has discussed with Des/me some names that he is considering....remember that the main criteria is to provide a team for the APAT Champions coming to bolton for the C0fC event and travelling a long way so to do, and who would be unlikely to be in a team otherwise.
Leigh can let us know when he is planning to announce it
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SOON
Hammerite:
Perhaps the solution is to forget about the current rankings at Bcpc and just name your team, that way anyone who is not in it can feel free to apply to any other team captain Apat included. Who ever heard of a such a thing as basing picks on current rankings, outrageous ;)
Curlarge:
Having read many of these posts, what does stand out is the passion for APAT from the huge majority of it"s members.
I have got to know many of the postees on this thread personally over the past year and without exception have been impressed by your commitment to and enthusiasm for APAT. This type of debate simply shows how much it means to be in Bolton for this most prestigious event, which at the end of the day says it all.
Good luck to all in getting on a team and Happy Christmas.
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