Originally Posted by
Andrei Botez
Hello,
I have been asked by an Romanian chess parent if his kid will be eligible to play in 2011 CYCC and eventually in 2011 WYCC (if he qualifies) this year. Is to late to play in BCYCC, they did not know in time about the tournament.
They are permanent residents since winter 2010 and the kid is going to Canadian school.
Based on what I know I'm inclined to say "No".
I remember that Iulia Lacau was not allowed to play in CYCC 2006, because she did not qualify under:
"1007. Age, Citizenship, and Residency for Canadian Championship:
Each contestant in a Youth Tournament must fulfill the age and residency requirements specified by FIDE for the World event to which the winner of the Canadian event will qualify. Each player shall be either (i) a Canadian citizen or (ii) a landed immigrant and be a resident of Canada for the twelve-month period immediately preceding the tournament. Persons who are not citizens or landed immigrants but who have been a resident of Canada for a twelve-month period immediately preceding the tournament may be admitted to the Tournament provided they can clearly demonstrate to the CFC Board of Directors that they have a settled intention to continue to reside in Canada. The admittance to the Tournament of such exceptions shall be entirely at the discretion of the CFC Board of Directors."
She was already a resident, living and going to high school in Canada, she had a 2000+ FIDE rating, it was her last year in U18 section, the U18G section had just one female player rated under 1100 (she represented Canada at WYCC that year)... but she was not allowed to play.
Is this rule still in place?
Thanks
Andrei Botez