Tom,
I would have thought that most teams will have applied by now or over the next week. What"s ths chance of you announcing the teams befor the 20th? With Christmas being on the 25th like it is every year, this does not give alot of time for the lucky teams to get organized (pick teams, get shirts, book cheap hotel, etc)
Wayne
Edit: Just relized it"s Prague 6th/7th and 8th so you will be busy with that