Just to follow up on the question about whether the invite and trip can be passed down to the next in line:
It is possible to pass the ticket/invite down the line. Essentially the winner has to sign away their rights and then it can be offered to the 2nd person. If they in turn sign away their right to go then it can continue to the next. And so on.
I updated the Masters list with the new NOIR'ed people.
Invites now pass down to 52nd place... I know that number 53, 54 (although his ranking will change), and 55 are also going if they get an invite, so if more people know they won't go, please go NOIR! (Does anyone know Gert V from Belgium?)
Steffen, what was your brother's Nats record? Will he go up or down in ranking?
I'll go and do Juniors and Seniors now!