AGM

[andyburnett]

It would appear, then, that Edinburgh CC simply can't be used for FIDE-rated events (even if there are no disabled entrants!) which would be a major blow for Scottish Chess :-s

I think it would be very useful to the debate for some organisers to come to the forum and give their views.
andyburnett

Andy,
I don't think you are right in saying the above, if there are no disabled there is no problem. The onus is on the potential disabled entrant to notify the organisers of a FIDE rated event in advance of his/her requirements, in order to give the organiser the maximum amount of time possible to make arrangements for that player(s) needs. If other countries can do this, why can't Scotland? If there is no disabled entrant there is no problem as far as I can see.

I do agree that organisers views are welcome

The problem here is that organisers often plan up to a year in advance Stevie. Players tend to enter about a day in advance!

Let's say the Winter Festival advertises 6 months in advance that their tournament in Alva Street will run as a FIDE-rated event. 3 weeks before the event a disabled player enters who cannot access Edinburgh CC. Where do they play if not in Alva Street?

Organisers therefore have to plan as though there would be 1 or more disabled entrants whose requirements must be met (within reason) in order for the event to be FIDE-rated. And if this can't be done satisfactorily? What then?