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I have just seen the list of the players that have been selected to play in the BSA Masters in 2009. I am amazed. The policy regarding the Masters is that it is, or should be the top 16 Men and the top 16 Ladies ( BSA National Selectors policy schedue says ' best 32 players ' ). The selectors also cover themselves with a criteria of points, I presume this would be in case the 'best 32' are not chosen. I, and this is my opinion, do not believe that the best 16 ladies have been chosen. I would like to compare the record of at least 4 of those chosen against some that have been left out. There is a certain player that played in the Masters last year, did not disgrace herself, had a very good National Tournamet in 4's and singles, won the inter-district tournament, has achieved in her district competitions this season in all disciplines, has an excellent record over the last three years, but cannot make the field for this prestigious event. Makes you wonder if people walk around with blinkers on. I presume that the National selectors select these players, I ask them to take a long and hard look at themselves in the mirror and to ask themselves the question ' Is this really the best 16 Ladies that have been chosen?'. They have to live with the decision and answer that they give themselves. Comments would be appreciated as i am sure there are others out there who share the same sentiment.

I am sure that 90% of us do not know who you are talking about.
It would be better to name the lady, list her credentials then list the names and credentials of ladies who she should replace in the Masters

Alan Smith Wrote:

I have just seen the list of the players that have been selected to play in the BSA Masters in 2009. I am amazed. The policy regarding the Masters is that it is, or should be the top 16 Men and the top 16 Ladies ( BSA National Selectors policy schedue says ' best 32 players ' ). The selectors also cover themselves with a criteria of points, I presume this would be in case the 'best 32' are not chosen. I, and this is my opinion, do not believe that the best 16 ladies have been chosen. I would like to compare the record of at least 4 of those chosen against some that have been left out. There is a certain player that played in the Masters last year, did not disgrace herself, had a very good National Tournamet in 4's and singles, won the inter-district tournament, has achieved in her district competitions this season in all disciplines, has an excellent record over the last three years, but cannot make the field for this prestigious event. Makes you wonder if people walk around with blinkers on. I presume that the National selectors select these players, I ask them to take a long and hard look at themselves in the mirror and to ask themselves the question ' Is this really the best 16 Ladies that have been chosen?'. They have to live with the decision and answer that they give themselves. Comments would be appreciated as i am sure there are others out there who share the same sentiment.

I would not like to name the person yet without her permission as i would not like to jeopardise her opportunities, which unfortunately happens in this game of ours.

superskip Wrote:

I am sure that 90% of us do not know who you are talking about.
It would be better to name the lady, list her credentials then list the names and credentials of ladies who she should replace in the Masters

Alan Smith Wrote:

I have just seen the list of the players that have been selected to play in the BSA Masters in 2009. I am amazed. The policy regarding the Masters is that it is, or should be the top 16 Men and the top 16 Ladies ( BSA National Selectors policy schedue says ' best 32 players ' ). The selectors also cover themselves with a criteria of points, I presume this would be in case the 'best 32' are not chosen. I, and this is my opinion, do not believe that the best 16 ladies have been chosen. I would like to compare the record of at least 4 of those chosen against some that have been left out. There is a certain player that played in the Masters last year, did not disgrace herself, had a very good National Tournamet in 4's and singles, won the inter-district tournament, has achieved in her district competitions this season in all disciplines, has an excellent record over the last three years, but cannot make the field for this prestigious event. Makes you wonder if people walk around with blinkers on. I presume that the National selectors select these players, I ask them to take a long and hard look at themselves in the mirror and to ask themselves the question ' Is this really the best 16 Ladies that have been chosen?'. They have to live with the decision and answer that they give themselves. Comments would be appreciated as i am sure there are others out there who share the same sentiment.

Alan,
Have you managed to get the ladies permission yet to use her name? I think that we are all very interested. By giving her name I am sure that the selectors would be able to see what system they used to select their teams as well as how they could miss the lady in question. Maybe the selection process does not go "full circle" and this would assist them in refining the process.

Alan Smith

superskip

Alan Smith

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