[BD] Tour Format Compromise?

[Matthew D. DiFranco]

BD,

Ummmm...the UK is sending 6 Mixed teams to worlds, 3 Open, and 2 
Womens. I'm not sure how that fact translates into the "fact" that is 
quoted below.

>The fact remains that Open & Women's is still the primary focus for 
>the vast majority of players in the country, demonstrated by (I'm 
>assuming) the fact that most Mixed players still put the greater 
>emphasis on training with their respective Open & Women's teams, 
>even while the Mixed season is in full swing.

As the captain of a Mixed team that existed largely due to the split 
season, I think there needs to be some sort of split, but perhaps an 
overlap. Obviously, it's difficult to lengthen the season, but 
perhaps a March start with some sort of Regional structure would be 
the way forward for UK tours?

Matt D.