06-08-2012, 06:00 PM
The revised grading thresholds (is that a better word than barrier?) from Andrew are more palatable but I’m not sure if we actually need them. Would they make the selectors job any easier? I don’t think so, I think we should leave the selecting to the selectors. (Phil will be pleased I’ve said that! =o)
A point I would like to raise is: are we seriously talking about not selecting players for certain age brackets if they don’t meet the grading threshold by 100 points? Surely recent form and tournaments performances should come into consideration?
On the cost to CS:
The selected player in each age category gains a fully funded place (ie accommodation & food) at no cost to CS. Flights are then paid for by the parents and I believe CS pays for a Coach and the costs for the Head of Delegation.
If the parents of a junior who is not selected in an age category wish to send their child then they pay for flights, accommodation and food throughout their stay. Surely, it is these parents you wish to convert to the idea of looking at the Czech Open or the British? As, I don’t think it would be good for our reputation internationally if we did not take up the fully funded places at the World & Euroyouth tournaments. Perhaps Robin or Andy could confirm this?
I would also add a caveat to this based on my experience: I usually seek funding from Daniel’s school as I am sure many other parents/relatives of other players do. It is easier to sell the World Youth or Euro Youth to them than Czech Open D/C and alleviates some of the financial burden on parents. For the other tournaments you may not find schools as receptive in their support.
Ultimately, I like the idea of sending squads to the Czech Open, British et al and believe they could be very beneficial but lets not abandon the Euro Youth and World Youth.
A point I would like to raise is: are we seriously talking about not selecting players for certain age brackets if they don’t meet the grading threshold by 100 points? Surely recent form and tournaments performances should come into consideration?
On the cost to CS:
The selected player in each age category gains a fully funded place (ie accommodation & food) at no cost to CS. Flights are then paid for by the parents and I believe CS pays for a Coach and the costs for the Head of Delegation.
If the parents of a junior who is not selected in an age category wish to send their child then they pay for flights, accommodation and food throughout their stay. Surely, it is these parents you wish to convert to the idea of looking at the Czech Open or the British? As, I don’t think it would be good for our reputation internationally if we did not take up the fully funded places at the World & Euroyouth tournaments. Perhaps Robin or Andy could confirm this?
I would also add a caveat to this based on my experience: I usually seek funding from Daniel’s school as I am sure many other parents/relatives of other players do. It is easier to sell the World Youth or Euro Youth to them than Czech Open D/C and alleviates some of the financial burden on parents. For the other tournaments you may not find schools as receptive in their support.
Ultimately, I like the idea of sending squads to the Czech Open, British et al and believe they could be very beneficial but lets not abandon the Euro Youth and World Youth.
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