With team members from several of Korea's Touch teams and from different parts of the country, preparation has not been ideal for the squad...just half of them practiced together last Saturday so it will all be down to learning on the hoof at next weekend's Asia Touch Championships in Bangkok.
This is a first entry to the ATF Club Championships for a team from Korea and a squad of 11 will travel to play in the Open Mixed tournament, competing with seven other teams in what looks like a pretty high standard competition (Monsoon from Singapore as well as teams from China and Brotown must be stacked with people flying in from NZ).
A trip like this is very expensive, especially considering the extremely high entry fee for teams but it is an important investment for Korea to make as it helps tie the local organisation in with the regional governing body. Generous sponsorship has lessened the load on individuals selected which is a tribute to the long term planning of the Korea Touch Association and the benefit of running the International Touch Seoul tournament each year.
Later this year, after ITS 2009 which will be held in September, Korea is also intending to send a team to compete in the Shanghai tournament.
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