Item # 13 - The CFC Youth Program ( 2010 WYCC/CYCC ) – Operation

[Michael Barron]

I see, sorry for misunderstanding. I agree that there is no sound reason for CFC to make any commitment beyond criteria 1 and 2, and for all the exceptional cases we'll have #4.

So, if we say:

"The criteria employed for additional players selection are:

1. Finish 2nd or 3rd at CYCC,
2. Highest rated player in a category,
3. At the discretion of CFC Executive/Youth committee."

- it would be better?

[Vladimir Birarov]

So, if we say:

"The criteria employed for additional players selection are:

1. Finish 2nd or 3rd at CYCC,
2. Highest rated player in a category,
3. At the discretion of CFC Executive/Youth committee."

- it would be better?

Yes, I think it is better: parents will know they can ask for WYCC participation for sibling who played CYCC but it's not guaranteed.

[Fred McKim]

We need to specify the date being used for the highest rated player.

[Michael Barron]

We need to specify the date being used for the highest rated player.

August 1st is good enough?

[Vladimir Birarov]

August 1st is good enough?

If the point of criterion #2 is to allow the highest rated to play in WYCC if he/she didn't play CYCC then the date should be before CYCC, and maybe even before any YCC. So, April 1? Or the rating gap has to be big enough for the player to be sure he keeps his rank after CYCC.

[Valer Eugen Demian]

So, if we say:

"The criteria employed for additional players selection are:

1. Finish 2nd or 3rd at CYCC,
2. Highest rated player in a category,
3. At the discretion of CFC Executive/Youth committee."

- it would be better?

I would eliminate #2 and move #3 up a slot. The highest rated player could be something very short lived especially at junior level. This way the Youth Committee could analyse each case and come up with the best decision.

[Michael Barron]

I would eliminate #2 and move #3 up a slot. The highest rated player could be something very short lived especially at junior level. This way the Youth Committee could analyse each case and come up with the best decision.

I would think - the less rules the better!

"The criteria employed for additional players selection are:

1. Finish 2nd or 3rd at CYCC,
2. At the discretion of CFC Executive/Youth committee."

Now it's good enough?

[Michael Barron]

Dear Governors,

I am pleased to announce that we have a complete chess team for the World Youth Under 16 Chess Olympiad in Burdur, Turkey.

We got confirmation from Canadian U14 Champion Tanraj Sohal from BC that he will join the team.

We're planning to send Canadian Team this year - first time ever!
Gary Gladstone will serve as a Team Captain.
The players are:
Nikita Kraiouchkine
Tanraj Sohal
Konstantin Semianiuk
Simon Gladstone

Please help us to raise funds for our Youth Olympiad Team!
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