2013 Canadian Junior Bid

[Michael von Keitz]

Be advised that a bid has been submitted for this event. Other potential organizers will be given until February 9th to submit a competing bid, with voting commencing on February 10th.

[Ken Craft]

Will there be a discussion period before the voting booth opens?

[Michael von Keitz]

If no other bids come forward, the vote should be sufficient, as the current bidding group has indicated they will not be modifying their terms.

[Jonathan Berry]

Be advised that a bid has been submitted for this event. Other potential organizers will be given until February 9th to submit a competing bid, with voting commencing on February 10th.Are you free to reveal the location of the bid?

[Larry Bevand]

Are you free to reveal the location of the bid?

The bid was made by the Chess'n Math Association.

The event would be held in Toronto between Xmas and New Year's 2012-13. It would be a 10-player round robin Championship.

Our objective is to attract the top juniors in the country...in otherwords we want to go back to an event where skill is more important than $$$.

Larry

[Michael Barron]

The bid was made by the Chess'n Math Association.

The event would be held in Toronto between Xmas and New Year's 2012-13. It would be a 10-player round robin Championship.

Our objective is to attract the top juniors in the country...in otherwords we want to go back to an event where skill is more important than $$$.

Larry

Thank you, Larry!

It's an impressive bid!

Just one question:
Do you have any idea for Canadian Girls Championship?

[Larry Bevand]

Thank you, Larry!

It's an impressive bid!

Just one question:
Do you have any idea for Canadian Girls Championship?

Hi Michael,

Thanks!

It is not in our plans for this year but we would probably be interested down the road.

Larry

[Egidijus Zeromskis]

Larry Bevand,

What will a policy for spectators be at this event? (smth similar to youth events (<=18y.) - no spectators in the playing hall, or will it be more relaxed)

If the event would be held close to a subway, I may come for a visit.


2008 (http://www.kris-egis.com/chegis/people/2008_05_canadian_junior/2008_canadian_junior_championship.html)
2010 (http://www.kris-egis.com/egisphoto/thumbnails.php?album=24)
2012 (2013 championship) to be continued.
(It would be third time... and may not happen :D

[Larry Bevand]

Larry Bevand,

What will a policy for spectators be at this event? (smth similar to youth events (<=18y.) - no spectators in the playing hall, or will it be more relaxed)

If the event would be held close to a subway, I may come for a visit.


2008 (http://www.kris-egis.com/chegis/people/2008_05_canadian_junior/2008_canadian_junior_championship.html)
2010 (http://www.kris-egis.com/egisphoto/thumbnails.php?album=24)
2012 (2013 championship) to be continued.
(It would be third time... and may not happen :D

Hi Egidijus,

Spectators will be allowed in the playing hall...it will be near the Toronto Chess'n Math Association location...and you are more than welcome to come and take pictures :)

Larry

[Michael Barron]

Hi Michael,

Thanks!

It is not in our plans for this year but we would probably be interested down the road.

Larry

Hi Larry,

It's understandable that you can't do everything alone.
But we still need to organize 2013 Canadian Girls Championship... :)

So, the question for you:
Would you be willing to cooperate with another group for the objective to have both 2013 Canadian Junior and Girls Championships at the same place and at the same time as a combined event?

Thank you for your consideration!

[Larry Bevand]

Hi Larry,

It's understandable that you can't do everything alone.
But we still need to organize 2013 Canadian Girls Championship... :)

So, the question for you:
Would you be willing to cooperate with another group for the objective to have both 2013 Canadian Junior and Girls Championships at the same place and at the same time as a combined event?

Thank you for your consideration!

Absolutely!

[Michael Barron]

Absolutely!

Thank you, Larry!

I hope to get back to this topic later - after your bid will be approved! :)

[Michael von Keitz]

Congratulations to the CMA on their successful bid. Full details (lightly edited) below:

Chief Organizer: Larry Bevand

Internet Site Coverage: www.chess-math.org and Monroi.com

City: Toronto (Exact site to be determined)

Registration: FREE. Must pay a $200 deposit (to be reimbursed if they take part and complete all the games in their tournament); IM's get additional funding.

Dates: December 27 - December 31 2012

Format: 10 player round robin event. 6 players selected by CFC rating on September 1, 2012. The other 4 players selected by the CMA on the same date. In both cases, those who decline (they will have until September 21, 2012 to pay their deposit)....we go down the list.

Time control: 120 minutes + 30 sec increment

Rounds: 9 rounds - 10 am and 4 pm each day except Dec 31 when there is only one round at 10:00 am.

Playoffs: Playoffs if necessary after the last round with accelerated time control.

Rated by: FIDE, CFC and CMA

Equipment provided: Everything

Prize fund: Trophies to the top 3. The winner is provided with airfare to the 2013 World Junior and airfare for his or her coach....plus $1,000 for training between the time the youngster wins the Canadian Junior and the start of the World Junior. All of the original 6 players determined by CFC rating who take part ...we will give each of them a $100 gift certificate at Strategy Games.

TD: To be determined

ACCOMMODATION: Provided free to players living more than 120 km from Toronto.

[Bob Gillanders]

We really need to acknowledge here that CMA has made a significant financial commitment to sponsor this event.
Thank you Larry.

And thanks for the Scholars Mate magazines a few weeks ago. The kids really ate them up.

[Félix Dumont]

Great news!
Finally, the invitations won't be only based on the CFC rating and some Quebec players might be able to play thanks to CMA!

[Christopher Mallon]

Great news!
Finally, the invitations won't be only based on the CFC rating and some Quebec players might be able to play thanks to CMA!

I must have missed it... when was the last time a player from Quebec was refused entry into the Junior (normally an Open event of late) based on rating?

[Michael Barron]

Congratulations, Larry, on your successful bid!

No doubt - it will be a great event with such organization behind it!

Now, let's discuss the possibility to have at the same time and at the same location the similar event for girls - 10-player round robin.
Is it acceptable for you?
What tasks and responsibilities would you like to delegate to another group?

Obviously, we can't provide such excellent financial conditions for girls as you provide for Canadian Junior, but everything else could be the same.

What do you think?

Thanks for your consideration!

[Félix Dumont]

I must have missed it... when was the last time a player from Quebec was refused entry into the Junior (normally an Open event of late) based on rating?

Well it's not about being refused, but about not being invited. For instance, people from outside of Ontario have quite a lot of difficulty qualifying for the Olympiad teams, because they don't have an inflated CFC rating... With the actual system, even GMs Lesiege and Charbonneau would not have been invited to the Olympiads if they had played enough games!

If all the invitations were based on CFC rating, no player from outside of Ontario could play...