APAT UK Team Championship - January 2011

[TheSnapper]

Nice post Deb, I think an all Ladies team would be a great addition to the event.

I"d also like to add to the list of problems you Gals face. As I see it, I really don"t think lady players get a fair crack at selection. Its not that theres anything sinister about it rather an automatic tendancy to underestimate any particular Ladies skills out of hand.

GL with it and you have my vote fwiw

[AJDUK]

Interesting that the Larry Murphys team is still listed on the request list despite having been earlier dismissed in the same breath as the ladies team, yet the ladies team isn"t listed. Poor form.

[MAIR]

Interesting that the Larry Murphys team is still listed on the request list despite having been earlier dismissed in the same breath as the ladies team, yet the ladies team isn"t listed. Poor form.

+1

And also gr8 post Debs xx

[Swinebag]

top post Debs. You certainly put a brilliant case for the ladies team.

[Jon MW]

Interesting that the Larry Murphys team is still listed on the request list despite having been earlier dismissed in the same breath as the ladies team, yet the ladies team isn"t listed. Poor form.

I noticed that and thought it was a bit odd.

I think they"ve either both got a (slim) chance, so both should be on the list - or they"ve both effectively been dismissed, in which case neither should.

Personally I"m more inclined to think it should be the latter, but it is a bit incongruous that it"s neither.

[TightEnd]

People are being ever so slightly precious here, if I may be controversial.

There"s no slight intended to any potential team, about 5 teams have said that they haven"t been included in the list, which in each case is an oversight and no more than that


I hope this is now accurate. Entries remain open

Requests already submitted (in no particular order):

APAT Forum
APAT Champions
FurnessPoker
Chezger
Bristol & South West Poker Meetup

Punters Lounge
Hendon Mob
Pokerplayersplace
Black Country Poker Club
London Poker Meetup

blonde Poker
Elite Amateur Poker League
Eatmystack
Newcastle Poker Forum
Sky Poker Forum

Betfair Poker Forum
TNPL.
Raise The River
The Pot (Cambs)
Larry Murphys Irregulars

Hetton Social Poker League
AWOP
St Asaph Monday Night Poker League
Gambling Network Forum
NIPoker Forum

BlackBelt Poker
Welsh Poker Forum
LivePubPokerLeague
VoyageinPoker
LBPN

Blowfly Ladies
Aces of Clubs

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[Des]

Debs I suggest you and your proposed team start a thread on the Women"s Poker Forum; having discussed with their admin, and then you are operating within the APAT guidelines for submitting a team. 

I would be surprised if you have a number of international players who want to come and play, but you may get other UK ladies outside of your immediate group, who do apply to be part of your team.  That"s good, as it promotes APAT to new players and ultimately we"re here to give a very good experience for a low buy in to everyone.  Ultimately it will be your decision as team captain as to who plays in the Women In Poker team. 

There is no guarantee whatsoever that this approach will get you through, however it would be a legitimate application and that means you"re in with a shot. 

Larry Murphy"s on the other hand, is extremely unlikely to get through based on current guidelines.

[teamdobb]

good luck in your thankless task of choosing from an ever increasing list and then handling the next debate

[daveyb147]

Without meaning to sound patronising,some women do feel intimidated playing poker in a mainly male dominated enviroment and a chance to play in a team with other ladies maybe an ideal chance to encourage them to attend more apat events in the future.Not only those selected but others who may watch live updates etc.We all know apat is very female friendly and this could be a chance to show that.

[Claw75]

Without meaning to sound patronising,some women do feel intimidated playing poker in a mainly male dominated enviroment and a chance to play in a team with other ladies maybe an ideal chance to encourage them to attend more apat events in the future.Not only those selected but others who may watch live updates etc.We all know apat is very female friendly and this could be a chance to show that.

not sure how that would apply here.  yes there are some women who may feel intimidated by a mainly male environment (I know I wouldn"t have wanted to go and play poker on  my own when i first started out), but this event won"t be any different from many others in that regard, and the women looking to be on the team are all experienced players afaik.

Women"s only tournaments have a part to play here for the nervous newbie, and it"s one of the reasons I don"t have a problem with them, although I know quite a few do.

[daveyb147]

Without meaning to sound patronising,some women do feel intimidated playing poker in a mainly male dominated enviroment and a chance to play in a team with other ladies maybe an ideal chance to encourage them to attend more apat events in the future.Not only those selected but others who may watch live updates etc.We all know apat is very female friendly and this could be a chance to show that.

not sure how that would apply here.  yes there are some women who may feel intimidated by a mainly male environment (I know I wouldn"t have wanted to go and play poker on  my own when i first started out), but this event won"t be any different from many others in that regard, and the women looking to be on the team are all experienced players afaik.

Women"s only tournaments have a part to play here for the nervous newbie, and it"s one of the reasons I don"t have a problem with them, although I know quite a few do.

Well we all know women stick together and im sure every woman out there would be watching the updates and cheering on the ladies.I was just thinking that it would show women that are nervous about playing live that there are plenty of females who are involved with apat and therefore may encourage them to come along.I recently pursuaded a female friend to attend the luton event and was quite amazed how intimidating it was for her.She is now an apat regular online and has bought a seat for coventry.Previously she had only ever played once live.

[shug]

just posted this on the ladies team thread but thought i should share it here as well

Sorry guys I seem to have started the ultimate fall guys for the APAT team championships.  Larry Murphys was started to try to take part in, and support, the team competition and we followed the rules that we were told that it should come through a forum. We thought a group of guys who had performed well in the live events(4 out of the top 10 in the  recent rankings) might deserve a shot at entering a team. It was not meant to become the example of what not to do. I would happily withdrawn any nomination if it was causing hassle to the organisers   I enjoy the APAT events and just wanted to play in another.  :"(
Can I start a select Shug for Scotland campaign without upsetting anyone  

Shug  

[Des]

lol..good post Shug and believe me if we could get everyone who wanted to participate in this event in, we"d be very happy. 

The Team event is also the one event where we look to get APAT a bit of promotion across the various UK communities and the Larry Murphy"s forum is very short on posts at the moment!  I nearly joined though and good luck with it if you keep it going!!

[jaysdad]

Cant really remember how many teams there was last year. Is there no way the casino could fit any more that 200player?

[TightEnd]

Cant really remember how many teams there was last year. Is there no way the casino could fit any more that 200player?

DTD apart, there is hardly a UK venue that will fit 200 in.

Last year from memory there were 20 8 man/woman teams=160

So this year is good, compared to last.


(these were the 20


A World Of Poker
Ace Of Clubs
Amateur Poker Association & Tour
Black Country Poker Club
Blonde Poker
Bristol & South West Meetup - Defending Champions
Chezger
Eat My Stack
FISO
Furness Poker
London Poker Meetup
Newcastle Poker Forum
NI Poker
Poker Player
Punters Lounge
Raise The River
Sky Poker
The Hendon Mob
UK Poker Info
Voyage In Poker)