14-05-2017, 03:59 PM
I disagree with you as always Jonathan. your alleged high entry fee is used to pay prize money for a national tournament and for the cost of the venue (which admittedly we got at a great cost). Perhaps with hindsight we could have held the tournament outwith the exam period for our teenage kids and we may learn from that for next year. I did not hear a single murmur about the cost from anybody on the day.
I judge success partly with the positive feedback both on the day and from emails I have received today. We tested an incremental time control which produced very high quality games which again proved to be a success. We also held the tournament in a wonderful venue (thanks again Jim) , again a success. I strongly suspect this type of tournament and its format will be a fine template for the future and I look forward to organising and participating in this type of one day tournaments in the future.
Most players either were CS Members or joined CS just prior to this tournament, dare I say another success. Those members also enjoyed a £3.00 discount which helped towards the café lunch which I personally enjoyed. There ware also facilities for bounce games in the analysis room for those addicts like myself.
I myself am interested from hearing from anybody or any region who would like to organise such a one day event in the future. Your only requirements are enthusiasm and positivity. Both organisers and entrants pulled together yesterday to have a most enjoyable experience and I was personally encouraged by the number of people who shook my hand yesterday (and sent me emails today) . Yet another success in my book.
A final comment, the staff at the Adam Smith were absolutely brilliant and made sure we were looked after throughout the day so a big thank you to them. I am looking forward to next year already.
I judge success partly with the positive feedback both on the day and from emails I have received today. We tested an incremental time control which produced very high quality games which again proved to be a success. We also held the tournament in a wonderful venue (thanks again Jim) , again a success. I strongly suspect this type of tournament and its format will be a fine template for the future and I look forward to organising and participating in this type of one day tournaments in the future.
Most players either were CS Members or joined CS just prior to this tournament, dare I say another success. Those members also enjoyed a £3.00 discount which helped towards the café lunch which I personally enjoyed. There ware also facilities for bounce games in the analysis room for those addicts like myself.
I myself am interested from hearing from anybody or any region who would like to organise such a one day event in the future. Your only requirements are enthusiasm and positivity. Both organisers and entrants pulled together yesterday to have a most enjoyable experience and I was personally encouraged by the number of people who shook my hand yesterday (and sent me emails today) . Yet another success in my book.
A final comment, the staff at the Adam Smith were absolutely brilliant and made sure we were looked after throughout the day so a big thank you to them. I am looking forward to next year already.