Originally Posted by
Bob Armstrong
Hi Tony:
These regulations don't use the word " Champion ".
Is there an earlier regulation where " original nominee(s) " is defined as the " Champion "? Otherwise, it would seem anyone could be nominated by Canada as their " Original Nominee ", such as Raja, even if he was no longer the current Can. Champion.
But I would think that next year's Champion should be the " original nominee " and get whatever benefits that affords. Raja, if not the new Champions as well, would then be an additional participant.
One thing I'm not clear on - it was implied that if Raja didn't go this year, the $$ he won this year would be available to him to help defray his expenses should he go next year. Is this true? They can not be used for the World Junior they are intended for, and be carried forward? Obviously, if the second place finisher this year wanted to go, the $$ for travel would be spent by this second place replacement. Any help on this?
Bob