16-04-2014, 09:59 AM
Hi Robin,
On reflection I can see an argument for the Open players making a contribution because they are the ones that benefit directly from an increase in the numbers of strong players. Not sure what benefit there is to the players in the other sections of having a few more players in the open - other than perhaps enjoying the sight of senior players getting humbled.
The problem of increasing the numbers that stay playing and improving the strength of the elite require separate solutions. I suspect however, as Linda suggested, if you solve the former, you will take a step towards solving the latter. Actually I would go further and say that if you a system that was designed to improve the playing strength of juniors at all levels would help retain players.
On reflection I can see an argument for the Open players making a contribution because they are the ones that benefit directly from an increase in the numbers of strong players. Not sure what benefit there is to the players in the other sections of having a few more players in the open - other than perhaps enjoying the sight of senior players getting humbled.
The problem of increasing the numbers that stay playing and improving the strength of the elite require separate solutions. I suspect however, as Linda suggested, if you solve the former, you will take a step towards solving the latter. Actually I would go further and say that if you a system that was designed to improve the playing strength of juniors at all levels would help retain players.