14-09-2014, 11:05 AM
amuir Wrote:The age group which shows most potential is the under -16CS should therefore prioritise funds so that we play in the under-16 olympiad this year
no no no
CS should instead concentrate on
a> raising funds so that we can initiate a program to improve the playing strength within Scotland. Funds are scarce enough without depleting them more. I can tell you that grass roots players are getting fed up with paying fees and then getting told there isn't enough money.
b> restructure the entire structure so that improving players can float to the top. There are enough players within Scotland who can challenge the youngsters, the kids should be playing them more often.
c> International selection should be on current form, therefore there should be playoffs etc to determine playing strength and fide rating should only be an indicator as most players don't have a FIDE rating. If a rating must be used, why not the CS rating? One or more tournaments where selection is a prize would give an incentive to both play and to play well. These tournaments could also have potential future stars playing . The international caption could also have a wildcard or one or two selections at most a la Ryder cup.
While I am at it what is CS doing to have more fide qualified trainers. As I see it we can only have one international captain if the new rules are implemented