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In this Quick Sip, Trish is joined by Andy Lecture to break down the ongoing situation involving Paramount’s second guard, an age eligibility issue, and their move from Independent A Class to Independent Open.

This episode dives into how the situation unfolded, what the WGI rulebook says, and how the decision is impacting multiple groups currently on the Independent Open waitlist for World Championships.

What’s inside this episode:

• Paramount’s age eligibility violation and disqualification
• The decision to self-promote instead of removing a member
• WGI rules and enforcement (Rule 1.5)
• Independent Open waitlist concerns
• Registration tiers and how teams qualify
• The balance between fairness and member experience

This conversation offers insight into the realities of running independent groups and navigating high-stakes decisions mid-season.

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