24-07-2015, 02:55 PM
Is it an organisational goal to win this (any/all sections)?
Note: a "goal", not just a 'wish'.
That may seem like a moot question, but I'm not sure it is.
At the moment, we are 'taking part' - which is fine (my daughters loved it) and in general it's a fantastic experience for the kids. To win, though, we'd need to approach things a little differently and that starts pretty much now - just as it would for any seriously competitive activity. Whether that's what we are about as an organisation, though, is a question that first needs to be honestly asked and answered. Is junior chess even a priority?
Personally, I feel such goals can be quite inspirational for all concerned and are perhaps what Chess Scotland needs to revitalise itself. What if ..
So,...2016?
Note: a "goal", not just a 'wish'.
That may seem like a moot question, but I'm not sure it is.
At the moment, we are 'taking part' - which is fine (my daughters loved it) and in general it's a fantastic experience for the kids. To win, though, we'd need to approach things a little differently and that starts pretty much now - just as it would for any seriously competitive activity. Whether that's what we are about as an organisation, though, is a question that first needs to be honestly asked and answered. Is junior chess even a priority?
Personally, I feel such goals can be quite inspirational for all concerned and are perhaps what Chess Scotland needs to revitalise itself. What if ..
So,...2016?