CYCC deadlines reminder

[John Coleman]

The website www.cycc.ca has been updated with emphasis on deadlines...

The deadline for early bird registration is June 15th, about two weeks away. After that date, the entry fee goes up by $25.00

The deadline for the $119 rate at the Hilton is June 6th... that's Sunday! Check the website travel page for the booking code. You can upgrade to a suite for $50 extra

Even sooner, the deadline for the $99 rate at Quality Suites downtown is June 4th... you must call 519-977-9707 and the group name is "Canadian Youth Chess Championship". Quality Suites is two blocks from the Hilton, but includes free breakfast.

In answer to a question, this is the last year that ANYONE can enter CYCC... starting next year a strict qualifying process will be observed (assuming the CFC doesn't change the rules again). This is not to say that EVERYONE should enter the national championship.

John Coleman
www.cycc.ca

[Bob Armstrong]

Hi John:

Good luck on the CYCC.

And thanks for pointing out that next year, the provincial YCC's are to be the " QUALIFIERS " for the 2011 CYCC. This has still had little publicity, since this year anyone can enter. But it is necessary that everyone realize the new system starts immediately after this year's CYCC.

Michael Barron, Youth Coordinator, or his successor, if any, has a big job ahead getting all the provinces/territories organizing provincial YCC's for 2011 - many provinces have never had YCC's before, and it will be a new organizing challenge for the provincial youth coordinators.

Bob