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October 21, 2009, 12:28 AM
Eric Hansen
Re: In the interest of transparency.
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Originally Posted by Bob Armstrong
Hi Brian:
I understand that Raja gets the $$ prize, and if he doesn't go to the World Junior, he can use the prize toward any other tournament of his choice. The second place finisher has been offered the official position, but with no subsidy, except accomodation expenses which are paid by the organizers.
I am trying to get a sense of people's opinions on this - see my posts above.
Bob
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When did the CFC make this policy? It's ridiculous. This is a national event with the purpose of choosing a Canadian Champion and world junior participant (although anyone can go). It's like CYCC winners choosing to use it on any event they choose, or the Canadian Closed champ not going to the world cup and instead using it for whatever he wants. I believe this is at least the 2nd time in recent memory the CFC screwed up. IM Tayar finished second a couple years ago but was not contacted by the CFC to inform him that the first place couldn't go. He did tell me he would of participated. We need to keep it simple, like local-provincial-national-worlds.
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October 20, 2009, 11:50 PM
Gary Ruben
Just Wondering
Re: Canadian Junior - Nature of the Prize?
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Originally Posted by Bob Armstrong
Do you think the Canadian Junior winner should be able to keep the prize, even if not going to the World Junior, so long as it is applied to some other tournament of his/her choice?
Bob
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I think not sending a junior to the World Junior Championship reflects badly on Canada.
If the prize is for travel to the World Junior that's how it should be used. If the player who qualifies can't attend the following placings should be given the opportunity.
I also think the entire fare should be paid.
Canada must be starting to be a joke on the International scene.
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The 2009 Canadian Junior organizer does not even know the policy:
October 20, 2009, 10:47 PM
Brian Raymer
In the interest of transparency.
There were 12 players at the Canadian Junior in Victoria. Entry fee was $150 each 12X150=$1800 A cheque for $1000 was sent to the CFC to contribute toward the winner for travel to the World Junior. Does anyone know.... How the $1000 will be spent if no one goes. If anyone else was offered the chance?
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Perhaps Michael Barron, Youth Coordinator, could defend the current policy, and the option chosen by Raja. It might help clear the air a bit.
Thanks.
Bob
( added by edit: What do you think of the current policy? )