MacRobertson Shield Squad Availability is now open

[<<] [>>] by Chris Clarke at England
24th September (CqE Official News)

The Mac selection committee comprising Keith Aiton, Ian Burridge, Robert Fulford, Ian Lines and myself as Chair has recently been approved by the Exec.

I have listed a "Mac Squad" on the availability list on the CqE website. My desire is that the members of this squad fall into at least one and hopefully more of the following categories;
a. You believe that you can provide either tactical, technical or mental advice to help improve the play of other members.
b. You are improving and believe that participation in such a squad will improve your game, either with a view to 2026 or 2030.
c. You are actively attempting to gain a place in the 2026 Mac.

I would expect positive contributions to group activities/discussion from members. I would hope to have at least one Squad meeting prior to the team being announced a couple of weeks after the 2025 AC Worlds.

Please can you advise your availability for the Mac Squad on the CqE Availability page. Availability closes at midnight on 20th November 2024. The Squad activity period will start on 27th November 2024 and end at the start of the 2025 AC Worlds. The CqE Selection Policy states that "The SSC is entitled to select a player for an England team who is not part of the WTC Squad."

If you would like further information, please contact me. The CqE Selection Procedure can be found on the CqE website.

I am expecting Squad meetings to combine ranked games and modified games together with tactical discussions led by players. I anticipate that I will organise meetings myself and help lead the formation of playing plans. Keith Aiton has kindly volunteered to help the team as well.

Chris Clarke
Chair of Mac Selection Committee