This thread also displays on the following board(s): Calgary  &  Edmonton  &  Vancouver  &  TSAC Topic: anyone interested in going to the World Cup? Author: foosghost Original Message Posted: Sep 28 2009 5:33AM By Sept 30, we need to tell the ITSF if Canada is going to be sending a team for the 2010 World Cup. Is anyone interested in paying their own way to France and representing Canada? We have our selection process all worked out, but barring that if none of those players can go, do we have enough other players who would maybe fill the remaining spots? Just post that you would be interested. This is not a commitment, but just trying to get a feeling if there's any interest at all. Author: Darcy Reply #1 Posted: Sep 28 2009 11:29AM I know this doesn't help for this year, but how about having a qualifying tournament next year, wherein instead of having the top spots paid out, they get all or a portion of their way paid towards worlds next year? Author: subcult36 Reply #2 Posted: Sep 28 2009 12:17PM Hmmmm...unless the $$$ were really huge, there would have to be several regional qualifiers so players wouldn't have to shell out airfare + expenses in order to qualify. Otherwise the 'funding' that you'd won would be offset by the $$ you just spent to qualify. Author: University of Foos Reply #3 Posted: Sep 28 2009 12:42PM Not this year. Author: Aged Whine & Cheese Reply #4 Posted: Sep 28 2009 12:53PM Is that the 2010 World Championships in Nantes in January? Otherwise, I don't see a 2010 World Cup in ITSF tournament listings. Author: Will Reply #5 Posted: Sep 28 2009 2:15PM We have talked about doing that before, I still think the only way to make that work is with large sponsors. It's not too far out of reach. For what it's worth, I went to the world cup in France last January. It was the best expeience ever and I highly recomend going if you can, it only cost about $1400 for the trip also. Author: van_can_foos Reply #6 Posted: Sep 28 2009 4:56PM Hey Tim, You're correct that the tounament list on ITSF's main page doesn't show it yet, but on thier new-ish site http://www.itsfworldtour.com there is all the details. It looks a lot like last years deal: the WORLD CUP and CHAMPIONSHIPS will both be happening January 6th to 10th, 2010 in Nantes. Championships are for qualified players only, World Cup is the team event. http://www.itsfworldtour.com/tournaments/live/2010/6049450/information/GBR_Event_schedule.pdf Earl Author: Will Reply #7 Posted: Sep 28 2009 5:13PM Speaking of qualified players.... I noticed that we get an extra wild card spot in the world championships if we have 500 members. We are only 140 away, maybe we can hit 500 this weekend if Ed sign up every player including the "beginner" tournament. It's worth trying anyway. Author: subculture Reply #8 Posted: Sep 29 2009 4:41PM If I win $1400+, I'm comfortable committing to attending Nantes :) Author: Will Reply #9 Posted: Sep 29 2009 6:43PM I am interested in going again also - depending on how much flights are etc. I'll know better nearer to the deadline Author: The Next One. Reply #10 Posted: Sep 30 2009 3:00AM We should hold a tournament, to pay for the top 3 to qualify no? somehow, i think we can pull it off no? Author: .Garry Reply #11 Posted: Sep 30 2009 10:18AM Dave...NO...lol Author: Will Reply #12 Posted: Sep 30 2009 3:42PM Dave - this tournament pretty much does, if you finish in the top 3 for open singles and doubles you will get enough of a payout to cover the expenses of a trip to france. Author: foosghost Reply #13 Posted: Oct 1 2009 2:51AM k seeing that there was at least some interest, i've let the ITSF know that we're going to be sending a men's team to the World Cup. Author: moyatielens Reply #14 Posted: Oct 1 2009 7:04PM Hey Eric, Do you know if there's no women's team, can they play on the men's? Author: foosghost Reply #15 Posted: Oct 1 2009 10:51PM That's a good question. I'm not sure. i'll have to look into it and get back to you. Considering going to France? Author: moyatielens Reply #16 Posted: Oct 1 2009 11:00PM Doubt it, just more curious than anything. Author: van_can_foos Reply #17 Posted: Oct 1 2009 11:35PM Quote: "Do you know if there's no women's team, can they play on the men's?" Moya, it would appear not. On the bottom of this page...http://www.itsfworldtour.com/index.php?id=228 ...there's a pretty detailed "Information Package": http://www.itsfworldtour.com/tournaments/live/2010/6049450/information/GBR_Information_and_schedule.pdf They seem to always go out of their way to call each of the teams "Men's" & "Women's". But the document is subject to change - so you never know. Earl Author: foosghost Reply #18 Posted: Oct 2 2009 12:38AM yea, i read through that doc as well, and didnt find anything conclusive. so i've sent an email to the ITSF - will let you know when i get a response. Author: foosghost Reply #19 Posted: Oct 2 2009 6:11PM The answer from the ITSF was: No, women cannot play on the mens world cup Author: moyatielens Reply #20 Posted: Oct 2 2009 6:17PM Sooo freaking stupid. Not that I didn't expect that, but not like there's a lot of women in general to pull from. The least they could do would be to have a rule to keep the women that do play, playing. Ah well, doesn't really matter to me. Just generally speaking. Author: moyatielens Reply #21 Posted: Oct 2 2009 6:17PM Oh and thanks for looking into that as well, guys. This thread does not accept replies because: The last post to this thread is more than 30 days old.