10-01-2014, 02:52 AM
Thanks to everyone for some really good input here. I particularly like Linda's idea of setting up chess clubs at "feeder" primary schools leading to secondary school where a chess club is already established.
Some other very good suggestions-
Can we utilise the internet to have nationwide schools events? Technology has moved on and we need to try and embrace it.
Adult club members voluntarily giving their time to support chess in schools. They don't have to be top players, simply enthusiastic and with reasonable organisational skills.
Where do we go from here?
I will throw in some stuff to keep ideas moving along,
Anyone that volunteers to help in any school gets free CS membership (Sorry Mr Heathwood, strictly I should have talked to you first). Clubs too, as long as they have a minimum percentage of CS members that contribute.
A working party set up with folks that are actively involved both now and in the past.
If CS can afford it, and I know this is tough, a group of folk prepared to travel about the country proclaiming the educational benefits of chess in schools.
Robin.
Some other very good suggestions-
Can we utilise the internet to have nationwide schools events? Technology has moved on and we need to try and embrace it.
Adult club members voluntarily giving their time to support chess in schools. They don't have to be top players, simply enthusiastic and with reasonable organisational skills.
Where do we go from here?
I will throw in some stuff to keep ideas moving along,
Anyone that volunteers to help in any school gets free CS membership (Sorry Mr Heathwood, strictly I should have talked to you first). Clubs too, as long as they have a minimum percentage of CS members that contribute.
A working party set up with folks that are actively involved both now and in the past.
If CS can afford it, and I know this is tough, a group of folk prepared to travel about the country proclaiming the educational benefits of chess in schools.
Robin.