27-04-2016, 10:31 AM
Ianbrownlee Wrote:Subject to the discussion on the forum and with advice U have taken with interested parties, I dont think the central venue would work out at least for the next year. Also for that reason I would not expect incremental time controls at this time, therefore the need for digital clocks would not be necessary although this requirement may change from FIDE within the next few years.
Ian, can I suggest that you write an email to all club secretaries of those clubs not participating in either the Rich or Spens, asking them if I a central venue format would interest them and possibly encourage their involvement? You already have one pledge from a Club Secretary (me) to enter a team into one of the events next season should they adopt this format. While the forum throws up some good debate, it is not direct contact.
It's an avenue worth exploring? (*not implementing at this stage, but just a bit of fact finding)