23-04-2014, 05:28 PM
I think U10's and U8's are usually very different and I think there are unique considerations that should go into selecting/encouraging an U8 to play in a major two week long championship. I don't think it is possible to have a regimented policy. If the Junior Director, or selection panel, thinks an U8 is good enough (whatever that means) and will benefit from the experience then in my view the Junior Director has to sit down with the parent(s) and talk it through.
Spending a huge amount of money to send a seven year old half way around the World to play chess for two weeks shouldn't be taken lightly.
Spending a huge amount of money to send a seven year old half way around the World to play chess for two weeks shouldn't be taken lightly.