02-01-2012, 03:14 PM
Sorry gents, you have misunderstood me. I was referring to grading fees, not entry fees for competions.
I don't really support the cs discount scheme. It may be a good incentive for getting membership for the more active players, but I fear it is taking more money out of congress funds that is not covered by the lower grading fees offered.
Perhaps the reason for not taking up membership is simply people do not see enough of the money being invested in them. We are spending almost 40% of the budget on internationals which only benefit a small percentage of chess players in this country. We need to offer more to the majority of players than a website and online grading system.
The online coaching initiative sounds a great idea. Perhaps we could fund the production of some coaching modules that could augment this which could in turn be made available free to members.
I don't really support the cs discount scheme. It may be a good incentive for getting membership for the more active players, but I fear it is taking more money out of congress funds that is not covered by the lower grading fees offered.
Perhaps the reason for not taking up membership is simply people do not see enough of the money being invested in them. We are spending almost 40% of the budget on internationals which only benefit a small percentage of chess players in this country. We need to offer more to the majority of players than a website and online grading system.
The online coaching initiative sounds a great idea. Perhaps we could fund the production of some coaching modules that could augment this which could in turn be made available free to members.