14-08-2014, 10:12 AM
I think the below are very good suggestions and I would support the motion with changes to this effect.
Incidentally, disabled players have entered tournaments in the Edinburgh Chess Club without issue in the past. I've played one of them in an event there where two disabled players attended. As Hugh points out, there are various forms of disability. I imagine the main problem for the Edinburgh CC is that of wheelchair access. The players I witnessed playing there were blind and/or deaf.
Stevie; I think everyone can appreciate that your intentions are good. I'm glad you are open to amendments to the motion and I'd hope that you can support the sentiment of the aforementioned suggested alterations. They will not "water down" the motion; they will introduce clarity where it's clearly lacking. If it was as "clear" as some people are suggesting, then this topic would not be buzzing with so many confused posters seeking clarity. That - itself - should be evidence enough that the motion is not clear enough.
George Murphy Wrote:1.1 In accordance with newly implemented FIDE Guidelines, the following provisions will be enforced in FIDE rated Tournaments in which Disabled Players participate in Scotland
1. These requirements shall be enforced only in FIDE rated Tournaments organised by, or under the auspices of Chess Scotland etc.etc.
2. Though not enforceable in non-FIDE rated Tournaments, organisers of all chess events in Scotland are urged to do their utmost to accommodate and encourage the participation of disabled chess players by adopting these FIDE guidelines wherever possible or practical. The overriding principle is one of inclusiveness towards all chess players.
Matthew Turner Wrote:Guideline 3 reads
"All chess venues must either be accessible to all, or an acceptable alternative venue with full supervision shall be available to those who cannot access the nominated venue."
Lets make this
All chess venues must either be accessible to all, or make all reasonable efforts to provide an acceptable alternative venue with full supervision suitable for all players unable to access the nominated venue.
Incidentally, disabled players have entered tournaments in the Edinburgh Chess Club without issue in the past. I've played one of them in an event there where two disabled players attended. As Hugh points out, there are various forms of disability. I imagine the main problem for the Edinburgh CC is that of wheelchair access. The players I witnessed playing there were blind and/or deaf.
Stevie; I think everyone can appreciate that your intentions are good. I'm glad you are open to amendments to the motion and I'd hope that you can support the sentiment of the aforementioned suggested alterations. They will not "water down" the motion; they will introduce clarity where it's clearly lacking. If it was as "clear" as some people are suggesting, then this topic would not be buzzing with so many confused posters seeking clarity. That - itself - should be evidence enough that the motion is not clear enough.