APAT UK Team Championship - January 2011

[Jon MW]

Black Belt Poker would be interested in entering a team as well

[Paulie_D]

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.

Despite other opportunities to play in other teams I would be honoured to be selected and so wish to throw my name into the mix.

Paulie

[cashman]

when the team have been chosen, how is the captain/team members chosen?

[Chipaccrual]

when the team have been chosen, how is the captain/team members chosen?

If you are referring to the APAT teams, we will select a worthwhile captain for the forum team and then they will post a thread regarding team selection.

As far as the APAT champions team goes, this is aimed at those players travelling a distance for the Fridau night game.  Tighty and I will approach those players in as fairest a way as possible.


As far as other teams go, they have many selection methods from that"s the team, now lump it, to running qualifying tournaments.  Each to their own.

[jaysdad]

LOL looks like every other team has an advantage as long as they have harmony in there team lol  

[MAIR]

Stuart I was not being sarcastic, only that it if there was a B team, then more chance of players being selected for both teams, so 16 picks instead of 8 and I personally thought that wasnt too bad an idea.

Im sorry if it appeared that way.

I think I will bow out of these discussions, very much different perspectives from everyone, which has turned into a huge debate, and I know that Debs was only trying to just gather a team of ladies together to hopefully be selected just like other forums and clubs.

[MintTrav]

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.

Definitely the right decision.

[duke3016]

that"s the team, now lump it

If Chezger are lucky enough to get a place, this is the preferred method of selection (according to the CEO)

[Swinebag]

Read this thread with interest

Ladies team - thought this was a response to Larry Murphys (LOL) putting forward a request for a team

the argument that ladies are in a minority and having their own team is a way of redressing the balance, is flawed. I"m pretty sure there will be more male players than female players who want to play and end up not playing.

I"m also pretty sure that the ratio of disappointed males to disappointed females will be pretty similar to the ratio of males playing to females that end up playing.

Last year there were plenty of teams that had female representation and I"m pretty sure this year will be no different and Last years APAT team not having a female player seemed to be an exception rather than a rule.

[RobGibraltar]

that"s the team, now lump it

If Chezger are lucky enough to get a place, this is the preferred method of selection (according to the CEO)

This is indeed a strong influence in the mob team too...

[RobGibraltar]

when are teams being announced? (ie those being invited to play)

[Chipaccrual]

when are teams being announced? (ie those being invited to play)

Closing date for entries is 24th November 2010.

Teams should be announced 1st December 2010.

[Jon MW]

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Please feel free to notify any other forums who you think would be interested in entering one team, and add their name to this thread, no later than Wednesday 24th November 2010.

APAT will then make a decision on entries and announce the final team list on 1st December 2010.

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EDIT: dammit too slow

[Des]

LOL looks like every other team has an advantage as long as they have harmony in there team lol  

No disharmony, only debate and that is the APAT way.

[rudders]

The welsh poker forum would like to enter a team please
NB This is a predominantly bar based team