National FIDE rated rapidplay event

[Ianbrownlee]

That said, I am slightly surprised that an 11 round event, over a Saturday and Sunday, hasn't been mentioned. That's not just 'big' but it would provide a highly welcome, really top-class, Scottish Rapid championship, something that many young (and even older) players would really feel worth striving to battle for.

thanks for your input Craig
I did think of an eleven round (or similar) event but the question would be numbers and over two days for eleven games ? The cost of the venue would double and therefore the entry fee. I agree that the grand prix format is probably too ambitious especially in its first year. As a national event I am trying to throw as wide a net as possible (more diplomatic way of putting it Gerald?)

Having spoken to a few people I am thinking the following:
year 1

• 5 round swiss tournament
  1 venue 1 date , probably a saturday
  15 minutes (incremental ?)
  location: Grangmouth or Perth essentially good transport, good parking and easy access for the disabled
  grading minimum limit 1850 (local) or FIDE equivalent
  secondary tournament for those who either cannot or do not wish to participate in the MacIsaac
  FIDE arbiter on site
  Chess Scotland membership ?
  Entry fees as standard no discount for titled players