04-08-2016, 04:03 PM
good points Peter and more than enough to reflect on.
I'm glad to say that there are more and more people taking chess classes and volunteering at their local schools albeit primary schools. It think there is a touch of irony in that primary schools work in a local level "from the bottom up" whereas | think the trick for secondary schools and beyond would be on a tional level "from the top down". I also think we should invest in a co-ordinated coaching scheme for providing coaching materials to be distributed to schools and youth clubs To paraphrase Game Of Thrones "winter is coming" and some of the kids would like a nice warm club environment to pass their time away.
Chess Scotland will be investing time, money and effort in developing chess. Sadly as yet I don't see a Youth Development officer coming forward at this stage. I would offer myself but I am seeking re-election as Home Director and I feel my efforts shouldn't be divided between the two posts.
I'm glad to say that there are more and more people taking chess classes and volunteering at their local schools albeit primary schools. It think there is a touch of irony in that primary schools work in a local level "from the bottom up" whereas | think the trick for secondary schools and beyond would be on a tional level "from the top down". I also think we should invest in a co-ordinated coaching scheme for providing coaching materials to be distributed to schools and youth clubs To paraphrase Game Of Thrones "winter is coming" and some of the kids would like a nice warm club environment to pass their time away.
Chess Scotland will be investing time, money and effort in developing chess. Sadly as yet I don't see a Youth Development officer coming forward at this stage. I would offer myself but I am seeking re-election as Home Director and I feel my efforts shouldn't be divided between the two posts.