16-09-2016, 03:39 PM
Andy B and Walter: Apologies for quoting confusion. As the other thread was locked I was not allowed to quote and I find being creative makes using the forum a bit less mundane (Small tip: Quotes are a different colour to the rest of the text)... Also I don't like cluttering up posts with masses of text.. I'll keep it simple from now on ; )
Matthew, That would involve giving a lot of responsibility to the selectors. Do you even know who they are? I don't. I know that there are only 3 of them which is open to abuse as all it takes is for 2 to have a mate and they're in. I'm not suggesting this has or may happen, but why have it as a possibility. How much thought do selectors actually put into making their selections? I'd like a bit more transparency and maybe even an explanation so those not selected understand what they need to do next time.
Finally If all 3 selectors have represented Scotland and know what it's about then fine, if not then perhaps rules are needed. As Andy Burnett says everyone has a differing view on so having clear criteria makes sense.
Performance related pay would be an additional bonus for hitting targets such as winning matches. An extra £1 increased to the membership fee would cover this and more. Anyone who is insulted by this needs an ego check.
Jonathan L, Robin and Walter broadly mention that CS members already subsidise stronger players in tournaments and for events like the Olympiad which is true, but is one more pound really such a big deal? I'd rather add a bit more to the membership fee with the chance of seeing results than the current situation which is frankly a waste of money. There is also Kickstarter and other ways to generate money. I'd like to add that playing and performing well is a pressure situation - sometimes the better you do, the higher the stress - it makes sense to reward this and provide additional motivation pre-tournament.
Various CS officials are all on the same page regarding needing volunteers, money and sponsorship which makes me think they might be on to something....
As I've said a few times before I want to run round robins in the future, preferably when I stop playing, but might consider having a go at an IM tournament this winter if there is enough interest and would depend on Edinburgh CC being available. My motivation tends to fluctuate though so there would have to be clear interest. It also depends how time and energy consuming it's going to be.
Matthew, That would involve giving a lot of responsibility to the selectors. Do you even know who they are? I don't. I know that there are only 3 of them which is open to abuse as all it takes is for 2 to have a mate and they're in. I'm not suggesting this has or may happen, but why have it as a possibility. How much thought do selectors actually put into making their selections? I'd like a bit more transparency and maybe even an explanation so those not selected understand what they need to do next time.
Finally If all 3 selectors have represented Scotland and know what it's about then fine, if not then perhaps rules are needed. As Andy Burnett says everyone has a differing view on so having clear criteria makes sense.
Performance related pay would be an additional bonus for hitting targets such as winning matches. An extra £1 increased to the membership fee would cover this and more. Anyone who is insulted by this needs an ego check.
Jonathan L, Robin and Walter broadly mention that CS members already subsidise stronger players in tournaments and for events like the Olympiad which is true, but is one more pound really such a big deal? I'd rather add a bit more to the membership fee with the chance of seeing results than the current situation which is frankly a waste of money. There is also Kickstarter and other ways to generate money. I'd like to add that playing and performing well is a pressure situation - sometimes the better you do, the higher the stress - it makes sense to reward this and provide additional motivation pre-tournament.
Various CS officials are all on the same page regarding needing volunteers, money and sponsorship which makes me think they might be on to something....
As I've said a few times before I want to run round robins in the future, preferably when I stop playing, but might consider having a go at an IM tournament this winter if there is enough interest and would depend on Edinburgh CC being available. My motivation tends to fluctuate though so there would have to be clear interest. It also depends how time and energy consuming it's going to be.