13-08-2014, 05:44 PM
But - crucially - not for a non-FIDE rated event, and it is that distinction that is causing difficulties. Motion1 needs to tweaked to clarify this point.
Andy Howie Wrote:Just been handed the minutes from the Commission for the Disabled. 17. Mr Geurt Gijssen (rules commission) reported the newly implemented regulations for disabled players were not just guidelines but they are clear requirements for integration of disabled players. Mr Ashot Seconded it.
Quite clear for a FIDE event. They must be implemented.
Adam Bremner Wrote:A lot of interest in this motion!
Can I just get something clarified Steve, ideally with a straight yes or no. If the motion goes through, would Edinburgh Chess Club be able to use their premises to hold open events such as Winter Chess (lower sections) and the Elite Armageddon?
If yes, then great. If no, then surely you can appreciate a word change from must to should. These events can only take place because the venue is privately owned, and the hosting of them is in the interest of all chess players in Scotland. I am sure you wouldn't want these events to fold, especially when there has never been an issue in the past regarding access. Perhaps the way round it is that any new venues going forward must comply, but existing venues should be allowed to continue under the proviso they make every reasonable effort to accommodate disabled players, as is currently the case.
robin moore Wrote:Stevie,
So I assume that all non-Fide rated events in Scotland are not affected by the motion. The motion is only a guide and is not enforceable. Is that correct?
Andrew McHarg Wrote:Stevie, your responses are as enigmatic as the motion. Can you let us know in plain English what you're trying to achieve out of:
a) A set of guidelines to encourage the inclusion of disabled players.
- OR -
b) A set of rules to enforce the inclusion of disabled players.
- ? -
Currently, as a matter of fact, your motion is neither.
robin moore Wrote:Stevie,
Is your motion enforceable in non-Fide events played in Scotland? Like Adam in previous posts a straight yes/no answer would suffice.