22-04-2016, 10:16 PM
Glad you like the leaflet Jonathan!
The entry fees are higher than what is the norm on the Scottish weekend cicuit, I hope not overly so. As you point out, the cost of going to a weekend congress is greater than the entry fee alone and we hope by offering a greater chance to cover these costs, at least in part, will prove popular. The Grading prizes on offer should be contested by 9-15 people and reward the winners with a cash prize (numbers permitting) that only sectional winners usually see.
I personally feel that there is a link to the decline in prize money over the years to the decline in numbers participating. It could be that we are now left with the players who only play for the enjoyment of the game. I hope that the congress will prove attractive to them as well as players who like some financial reward for their weekend's efforts.
Not all congresses are going to appeal to everyone, let's hope for plenty of choice to please everyone at least some of the time!
The entry fees are higher than what is the norm on the Scottish weekend cicuit, I hope not overly so. As you point out, the cost of going to a weekend congress is greater than the entry fee alone and we hope by offering a greater chance to cover these costs, at least in part, will prove popular. The Grading prizes on offer should be contested by 9-15 people and reward the winners with a cash prize (numbers permitting) that only sectional winners usually see.
I personally feel that there is a link to the decline in prize money over the years to the decline in numbers participating. It could be that we are now left with the players who only play for the enjoyment of the game. I hope that the congress will prove attractive to them as well as players who like some financial reward for their weekend's efforts.
Not all congresses are going to appeal to everyone, let's hope for plenty of choice to please everyone at least some of the time!