20-07-2015, 10:00 AM
IMHO, this is a mess and needs sorting out properly. FIDE has created a problem with Seniors events but we do not have to copy FIDE in our definition of a "senior" player - they could well change their regulations again! There is concern about their decision to designate over age 50 players as being "senior". Age 60+ is favoured.
IMHO, we should distinguish between Scottish titles and prizes. If Declan Shafi or Craig Pritchett had won the integrated tournament outright, then they should have been declared Scottish Champion (as well as Junior or Senior Champion). Logically, Craig was the best scoring senior (ie over 50 or 65) and is the Senior Champion.
For prize money, it should be stated that a player can only win one prize eg either overall prize, grading prize or age group prize. Obviously, a player would receive the higher prize, which normally is the main event prize. If there is to be a 50+ category then there should be prizes for overall Senior Champion and for two age groups ie 50-64 and 65+
However, many congratulations to Neil Berry on a very fine achievement, to Declan Shafi (from TAFCA!) and to Craig - and Colin and Roddy. I was only able to visit the Championship for one day but enjoyed watching on line! Also congratulations to Andy Burnett on his very well deserved award
IMHO, we should distinguish between Scottish titles and prizes. If Declan Shafi or Craig Pritchett had won the integrated tournament outright, then they should have been declared Scottish Champion (as well as Junior or Senior Champion). Logically, Craig was the best scoring senior (ie over 50 or 65) and is the Senior Champion.
For prize money, it should be stated that a player can only win one prize eg either overall prize, grading prize or age group prize. Obviously, a player would receive the higher prize, which normally is the main event prize. If there is to be a 50+ category then there should be prizes for overall Senior Champion and for two age groups ie 50-64 and 65+
However, many congratulations to Neil Berry on a very fine achievement, to Declan Shafi (from TAFCA!) and to Craig - and Colin and Roddy. I was only able to visit the Championship for one day but enjoyed watching on line! Also congratulations to Andy Burnett on his very well deserved award