It is with great regret that I must apologise to the Division 1 teams that are due to play Cynergy this weekend out in Belguim as the team will not be attending the event.
Due to numerous last-minute problems we are unable to field enough players to make competing in the event worthwhile or financially viable.
The sad thing about the situation is that we have enough players, but the Millennium roster-lock rules prevent us from finding a solution to these problems and fielding a squad.
We have had many roster changes this season; its been a rocky year. But we do have 16 players and many of those who SHOULD be allowed to play for the team this season, but unfortunately are not.
We are extremely dissapointed with the situation, particularly as promotion to the SPL was still within our grasp before this event. Please understand that we are a highly committed team, training every spare weekend (all weekend) and we have spent thousands upon thousands this season alone - to not play the event is devastating for us. We have done everything possible to resolve the problems and not playing the event was the last thing we wanted. Again, my apologies to everyone who is affected by Cynergy not attending.
I have brought up the roster lock rules in the past and feel I must now once again point out that these rules are simply too harsh and are causing more damage than good. I know of many, many players who can't play Millenniums at the moment because of these rules and it is rediculous; the Millennium are effectively turning away customers with the rule.
It is a sad fact that many players are turned away from playing the biggest and best events in Europe and teams are forced into situations like ours. I wonder if the benefits of these rules outweigh the damage they are doing? I doubt it.
The whole roster situation needs to be looked at again and soon. Some minor changes or a method of appeal to consider remitigating circumstances would make the rules more realistic. Players and teams should not be turned away from playing Millennium events - its madness.
I am not blaming the roster rules as the sole reason for our non-attendance, but they have certainly made a bad situation impossible.
Once again, sorry to everyone who is dissapointed with our no show at the Belguim event.
Due to numerous last-minute problems we are unable to field enough players to make competing in the event worthwhile or financially viable.
The sad thing about the situation is that we have enough players, but the Millennium roster-lock rules prevent us from finding a solution to these problems and fielding a squad.
We have had many roster changes this season; its been a rocky year. But we do have 16 players and many of those who SHOULD be allowed to play for the team this season, but unfortunately are not.
We are extremely dissapointed with the situation, particularly as promotion to the SPL was still within our grasp before this event. Please understand that we are a highly committed team, training every spare weekend (all weekend) and we have spent thousands upon thousands this season alone - to not play the event is devastating for us. We have done everything possible to resolve the problems and not playing the event was the last thing we wanted. Again, my apologies to everyone who is affected by Cynergy not attending.
I have brought up the roster lock rules in the past and feel I must now once again point out that these rules are simply too harsh and are causing more damage than good. I know of many, many players who can't play Millenniums at the moment because of these rules and it is rediculous; the Millennium are effectively turning away customers with the rule.
It is a sad fact that many players are turned away from playing the biggest and best events in Europe and teams are forced into situations like ours. I wonder if the benefits of these rules outweigh the damage they are doing? I doubt it.
The whole roster situation needs to be looked at again and soon. Some minor changes or a method of appeal to consider remitigating circumstances would make the rules more realistic. Players and teams should not be turned away from playing Millennium events - its madness.
I am not blaming the roster rules as the sole reason for our non-attendance, but they have certainly made a bad situation impossible.
Once again, sorry to everyone who is dissapointed with our no show at the Belguim event.
