03-08-2016, 04:11 PM
If I can add my own opinion outside my comfort level.
First of all, as already said David Congalton has performed miracles behind the scenes and I'm sure he will continue to do so. I am actually forward to what his opinion is regarding moving forward, at the AGM and his stewardship regarding the junior scene has been excellent.
There i9s absolutelky no doubt in my mind two points
1.We need a youth development officer to open the pipeline, and resolve the issue of dropping juniors when they reach secondary school. The facts speak for themselves.
2. Money may the root of all evil but its an absolute must for developing chess. Take the exampla of the last Olympics. It wasn't home advantage which produced the successes we saw , it was money and lots of it. david has secured sponsorship and we at the management board are endeavouring to persue this avenue much futher. It will take time (and money) but personally I believe we will get there
In the meantime with the present shoestring budget, we did very well and congratulations to David and the team in general
I was never a junior, I was born old
First of all, as already said David Congalton has performed miracles behind the scenes and I'm sure he will continue to do so. I am actually forward to what his opinion is regarding moving forward, at the AGM and his stewardship regarding the junior scene has been excellent.
There i9s absolutelky no doubt in my mind two points
1.We need a youth development officer to open the pipeline, and resolve the issue of dropping juniors when they reach secondary school. The facts speak for themselves.
2. Money may the root of all evil but its an absolute must for developing chess. Take the exampla of the last Olympics. It wasn't home advantage which produced the successes we saw , it was money and lots of it. david has secured sponsorship and we at the management board are endeavouring to persue this avenue much futher. It will take time (and money) but personally I believe we will get there
In the meantime with the present shoestring budget, we did very well and congratulations to David and the team in general
I was never a junior, I was born old