29-07-2013, 09:41 PM
Robin,
I think the Glorney Cup is due something of a revamp.
I think two things need to happen to the Glorney/Gilbert
1. The chess becomes better preparation for major championships, so nations announce their players and board order say two weeks in advance, so that the players can prepare for a specific opponent
2. We have a return of some non-chess activities e.g. Football tournament and disco for example.
Those two thing are not contradictory. I went to the U16 Girls European Maths Team Championships last year (don't ask) and it was very serious indeed, but the competitors still found time to unwind with a ceilidh.
I am less sure what needs to happen for the U12's and U14's, but I think there is a danger that it becomes Liverpool triangular mark 2, just at a worse time of year and more expensive. I imagine that many of us could thing of ideas that might liven it up a bit, but the work required and establishing an undstanding with all the parties is going to be a lot for someone to accomplish.
I think the Glorney Cup is due something of a revamp.
I think two things need to happen to the Glorney/Gilbert
1. The chess becomes better preparation for major championships, so nations announce their players and board order say two weeks in advance, so that the players can prepare for a specific opponent
2. We have a return of some non-chess activities e.g. Football tournament and disco for example.
Those two thing are not contradictory. I went to the U16 Girls European Maths Team Championships last year (don't ask) and it was very serious indeed, but the competitors still found time to unwind with a ceilidh.
I am less sure what needs to happen for the U12's and U14's, but I think there is a danger that it becomes Liverpool triangular mark 2, just at a worse time of year and more expensive. I imagine that many of us could thing of ideas that might liven it up a bit, but the work required and establishing an undstanding with all the parties is going to be a lot for someone to accomplish.