19-08-2014, 07:18 PM
Delighted to see a discussion developing on this topic. It is important. For a long time I have felt CS should give the matter more attention. For example we could have an organisational stated goal to create 3 new IMs in next 3 years. Appoint someone on committee to formulate the action plan to achieve this. This may include more events offering norm opportunities in Scotland. Training weekends along lines of those Jacob Aagaard used to run. Identify leading candidates and offer these individuals specific support with to fund personal coaching and support attendance at oversees events. Personally I think funding for this should be an the agenda with equal status to that of junior funding, the Olympiad and Scottish Championship. It is just as important.