Well like I said before, I did get verbal confirmation I’d be on the march course... but haven't heard anything concrete since. I'd hope I hear something soon, but I really wouldn't be surprised if I didn't hear anything until early next year.
If reference checks have been done on you, I’d be pretty confident of getting offered a position, but it’s probably going to be a lot more waiting.
I understand the slight possibility of courses getting cancelled, resources etc, so i think they wouldn't want anything in writing until much closer to the date. While it would make it easier for us if we all got a confirmation now, it would make things a lot harder for AsA if it all goes pear shaped.