Junior World Pool Championships
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I don't know if they've changed the format this year, but the invitations are sent directly to our national federation via the Regional (in the Philippines' case, the APBU). Two invites (for each sex) are initially given to each national federation.
The national reps of the US (are you American chewming?) are decided by a junior national championship. The Philippine delegate last year was handpicked based on performance in tournaments etc. I believe they had a small field of 32 last year. I don't believe they have qualifiers on the tournament site like the WPC and the Women's WPC. But to tell you the truth, it might be an improvement to the competition if they do allow on-site qualifiers.
The national reps of the US (are you American chewming?) are decided by a junior national championship. The Philippine delegate last year was handpicked based on performance in tournaments etc. I believe they had a small field of 32 last year. I don't believe they have qualifiers on the tournament site like the WPC and the Women's WPC. But to tell you the truth, it might be an improvement to the competition if they do allow on-site qualifiers.
Wow, I better check the WPA website before I lose me Bum. I was thinking about the J.W.P.C last night. It's going to be very Interesting.
Oh my gosh!!! It's my long lost great grand cousin Chewming!!!!!!!
How the heck are you, cousin?????
Russ
How the heck are you, cousin?????
Russ
Marina Linguieri from Ottawa is going to rep Canada as well. She finished 4th this year at the Canadians in the women's open and played the juniors last year.
Good luck Marina!
Good luck Marina!
I am in agreement
that the 'best' representatives of a country should be just that, the best for their age group, not just because you have more money to go than the guy down the street.
This is a World competition, and candidates should have some qualification process prior to being able to participate in it.
How many have to stay home just because they can not afford the expense it takes to go to it? Which brings up another point. I also believe that anyone that qualifies should be supported by some organization(s) to help pay for the trip, etc.. After all, they are representing our country in a World competition. The Filapinos are much better at doing this than the Americans are, as far as supporting their players that rise to the top.
that the 'best' representatives of a country should be just that, the best for their age group, not just because you have more money to go than the guy down the street.
This is a World competition, and candidates should have some qualification process prior to being able to participate in it.
How many have to stay home just because they can not afford the expense it takes to go to it? Which brings up another point. I also believe that anyone that qualifies should be supported by some organization(s) to help pay for the trip, etc.. After all, they are representing our country in a World competition. The Filapinos are much better at doing this than the Americans are, as far as supporting their players that rise to the top.
