08A. Qualification Criteria to be an Official Canadian Representative

[Fred McKim]

Over the past 5-6 years we've had several instances where the winner of a section at the CYCC did not immediately possess the qualifications to represent us at the WYCC / WCCC. This was due to the fact that they had previously played FIDE games for another federation. The result is that our FIDE Rep, Hal Bond, had to lead them through a hurried process of getting released from their former Federation and registered as Canadian. In almost every instance, there was no guarantee this would happen in time.

It has been the interpretation of the CFC Directors, that a resident of Canada is eligible to participate in a Canadian Championship - so another measure has to be taken.

My proposal is that the Official Canadian Representative will be the top scoring player, eligible to represent Canada at the time of the qualifying tournament. This rule would be in place for all Canadian Championships and Canadian Olympic Teams (as of the qualification cut-off date).

I would be willing to make a motion to this effect depending on the comments received.