@Charlie1322
Last Benelux Cup already would have been "European" if it was not the point that one of the other parties in organising turned down his function. The last BeNeLux Cup had 10 different nationalities (and more participants present than the Prague Cup) present which proved it indeed had overgrown its nominal contents.
Since, contacts have been made with sponsors and TPCi for an European event. Later, in July Tomás (Snox) unfolded to me his plans for October, but the European Challenge Cup was already in progress being organised. I dislike to publish anything prematurely before all things are settled, so I kept quiet on public forums. The Benelux CUP already had CUP in the name before the Prague Cup. This CUP was referring to the trophy (original design!) the winners received at the tournament, and now we have another trophy. EUROPEAN? Yes, it is European as there are a number distributors (and TPCi) sponsoring this tournament. Please, don't be so suspiscious. There is no secret plan behind it.
NO, no European Championships. I haven't used this name for reasons I explained one and a half year ago on another thread at the Pokygym forum.
I have not "degraded" the Prague European Cup (which changed its name a few times, but was finally sanctioned as Prague Cup [yes, without European!]) nor published anything againt SNOX's well meant initiative. I respect him for what he organised at Prague.:thumb:
I do not have to copy SNOX, nor do I want to. I earned my spurs already since many years back in organising Pokémon events, he does now his style. You are welcome to participate at the ECC 2011, but if you don't, it is no problem too. There is nothing embarrassing in organising a tournament for all players to have an international competition and fun. For what it is worth in discussing with you, the "upgrade" of name was a logic result of 5 years organising International Special Premier Event which received excellent critics from those who attended. Let's keep it fun!:thumb:
HaPé wagner
TO European Challenge Cup 2011