Re: [BD] Tour date changes

[Adam Batchelor]

"Dodgy and sinister" Without a doubt!   No doubt full explanations will be given by the DOC / Acting DOC.   The main reason for this rather random e-mail is because of Rimini. Many British players attend Rimini and it seemed fair to give them the greatest possible notice in the circumstances to ensure they can book the most convenient flights!   Our bid for Tour1 was put in in June/July last year - the only way we could ensure the number of pitches and of having an available date (12th & 13th April) as no other date was available in April!   I pointed out the problem with the date on the calender to the DOC as soon as it went up.   I also bribed all the peole involved with bakewell tarts ;)   Hope this helps   Adam & Matt PS I knew I was in a world of hurt as soon as I sent that e-mail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ----- Original Message ----- From: Ben Peek To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2003 12:18 PM Subject: [BD] Tour date changes Is there an official statement from the UKU about the date change of tour 1?   What is the bidding process - what are the criteria for deciding which bid is accepted?  Is this decided by the DOC? I think a bit more transparency would be useful, i.e a summary of the bids that were submitted with proposed costs and a list of the facilities. At least this way people know they're not being fleeced - (not that I'm saying that's the case in this situation)   If there weren't any bids in for the original date then maybe we should be informed a while ago before any decision was made. At least clubs would have a chance to put their own bids together. What's the point in announcing the dates in advance if they're going to be changed?   I'm not saying that the change of date is in any way dodgy or sinister but a bit more info about what bids have been accepted and would be appreciated.   Sorry, just having a moan - one of those days!   Ben Flyght Club