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APAT UK Team Championship - January 2011
Chipaccrual:
And one other point. We had a long discussion in Luton regarding the winning team last year and whether they should be able to defend their title.
My opinion was that the players represented "Team APAT", and it would only be right for every member to have that opportunity to play in the team this year.
I have spoken to a number of the guys from last year, and explained the situation and my reasoning for it. They are obviously disappointed about it, as it is a great event to play in.
Sorry guys, I genuinely hope some of you get selected this year, but whoever represents the APAT forum will, I"m sure, do us proud.
SirPercival:
--- Quote from: Chipaccrual on November 07, 2010, 13:48:24 PM ---
And one other point. We had a long discussion in Luton regarding the winning team last year and whether they should be able to defend their title.
My opinion was that the players represented "Team APAT", and it would only be right for every member to have that opportunity to play in the team this year.
I have spoken to a number of the guys from last year, and explained the situation and my reasoning for it. They are obviously disappointed about it, as it is a great event to play in.
Sorry guys, I genuinely hope some of you get selected this year, but whoever represents the APAT forum will, I"m sure, do us proud.
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If I have understood this correctly Leigh you are saying that the team this year will not be the same team as last year but all last years players have the same right as all other members to apply for a place?
p.s. For the record I am happy to be playing captain, non-playing captain, player or supporter.
p.p.s. Can I at least borrow the trophy from last year?
Waz1892:
--- Quote from: Chipaccrual on November 07, 2010, 13:43:09 PM ---
--- Quote from: MintTrav on November 07, 2010, 13:28:15 PM ---
--- Quote from: SirPerceval on November 07, 2010, 10:03:12 AM ---
Last year for example 2 places were picked by a random draw by Leigh's girlfriend
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Strange way to pick a team. May be how I got in, for all I know, but can"t see a justification for allocating such otherwise hotly-contested team places on this basis.
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Whoever we invite to captain the APAT Forum team has got a very tough job on their hands. They want to pick a team to retain the title, but at the same time I think it is important to have a team that fully represents APAT. I don"t mean regarding age, gender or geographical location. I refer to what APAT is about, and that is more than just winners, it"s the community, the friendships and the general good nature that is present in our structure.But an even harder job than picking a team or retaining the title could be in then getting the trophy from Des. ;)
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without this approach, APAT could become very elite-est for this type of tournament. :-\
Chipaccrual:
--- Quote from: SirPerceval on November 07, 2010, 14:20:51 PM ---
--- Quote from: Chipaccrual on November 07, 2010, 13:48:24 PM ---
And one other point. We had a long discussion in Luton regarding the winning team last year and whether they should be able to defend their title.
My opinion was that the players represented "Team APAT", and it would only be right for every member to have that opportunity to play in the team this year.
I have spoken to a number of the guys from last year, and explained the situation and my reasoning for it. They are obviously disappointed about it, as it is a great event to play in.
Sorry guys, I genuinely hope some of you get selected this year, but whoever represents the APAT forum will, I"m sure, do us proud.
--- End quote ---
If I have understood this correctly Leigh you are saying that the team this year will not be the same team as last year but all last years players have the same right as all other members to apply for a place?
p.s. For the record I am happy to be playing captain, non-playing captain, player or supporter.
p.p.s. Can I at least borrow the trophy from last year?
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Spot on Stuart. It couldn"t be done any other way. It will be down to the captain as to how they choose to select the team, but everyone should be entitled to put themselves forward to selection.
SirPercival:
--- Quote from: Chipaccrual on November 07, 2010, 15:58:03 PM ---
--- Quote from: SirPerceval on November 07, 2010, 14:20:51 PM ---
--- Quote from: Chipaccrual on November 07, 2010, 13:48:24 PM ---
And one other point. We had a long discussion in Luton regarding the winning team last year and whether they should be able to defend their title.
My opinion was that the players represented "Team APAT", and it would only be right for every member to have that opportunity to play in the team this year.
I have spoken to a number of the guys from last year, and explained the situation and my reasoning for it. They are obviously disappointed about it, as it is a great event to play in.
Sorry guys, I genuinely hope some of you get selected this year, but whoever represents the APAT forum will, I"m sure, do us proud.
--- End quote ---
If I have understood this correctly Leigh you are saying that the team this year will not be the same team as last year but all last years players have the same right as all other members to apply for a place?
p.s. For the record I am happy to be playing captain, non-playing captain, player or supporter.
p.p.s. Can I at least borrow the trophy from last year?
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Spot on Stuart. It couldn"t be done any other way. It will be down to the captain as to how they choose to select the team, but everyone should be entitled to put themselves forward to selection.
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Excellent.
Now, about that trophy............
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