14-03-2014, 03:43 PM
Andrew McHarg Wrote:Derek; so are you saying that SJC are receptive to the idea of a fee on grading junior games, and that the only problem is with the amount being 25p? That's not the impression I got.Andrew, I am not aware of any SJC discussions taking place on this and I do not know what their views or policy on this will be.
I am speaking purely in a personal capacity, both as a parent and as someone who has attended many junior events over a number of years and encouraged kids to attend their first events.
As I stated earlier in the thread "my initial thoughts are that I don't have a problem in principle with a nominal amount for tournaments organised by chess organisations". I was referring to the 3 main junior organisations. Yes, 25p is far too much. I am opposed to any sort of grading fees for school chess.