Vlad Drkulec writes:
I don't think the aim should be to get the qualifiers over in a decent period of time. I understand that some kids' parents are hung up on getting a regular rating but I do think that this does damage the integrity of our rating system. Game in 30 minutes is totally different from game in 60 minutes though they do share some common characteristics. I would be more comfortable with making game in 60 minutes active rather than making game in 30 regular rated for anyone.
Please note: this motion concerns junior-only events. In these events, most of the players are new and not members. But even more experienced juniors tend to be able to play as strong a game in 30 minutes as most of us older folks may play in 60 or more. Not all, but most.
The second point is that only a few of the non-members will go on to join and play in regular tournaments. BUT we need those that do. AND they are less likely to try out with the junior-only events if these events cease to be regular-rated.
Finally, rating junior-only events at G/30 in the regular rating system is NOT what results in having juniors playing at a level way above their rating. The low-rated junior problem, as has been pointed out, is a long-time problem, pre-dating this. Other changes to the system can be made to address this problem directly.
We need to re-instate the special treatment of junior-only events in order to continue to attract players to join the CFC.
Chris Field.