Didn't the guy say there was 9 places for November and then 4 courses of 12 for next year?
I know he said that the first 9 will be filled by the UK and Europe selection.
He did specifically say that your reply would be no or maybe, and nobody will find out about their results until the world had be tested.
On a seperate point, I can't remember who said it, but someone called me stupid, I would urge caution with this, firstly I'm not, secondly if Etihad are looking at this site, calling each other names is not going to look good.
Lets just behave like the professionals that he said we should act and dress like, on that point, if you are going to future events, wear a shirt and tie and leave your jeans benind!! It was mentioned by him.