19-05-2014, 12:24 PM
I had 650 children from age 5-18 the last year I organised UK chess Challenge.
Now that it is split into three areas there may be even more taking part.
I think we have a strong youth base for competitions and training throughout Scotland. Maybe it doesn't look good number wise because we are so spread out and don't have the road systems (motorways) that France etc have. This makes it difficult for places like Oban etc to take part in Centralised tournaments -- too much time traveling with youngsters, need for overnight accommodation etc.
GG
Now that it is split into three areas there may be even more taking part.
I think we have a strong youth base for competitions and training throughout Scotland. Maybe it doesn't look good number wise because we are so spread out and don't have the road systems (motorways) that France etc have. This makes it difficult for places like Oban etc to take part in Centralised tournaments -- too much time traveling with youngsters, need for overnight accommodation etc.
GG