10-03-2014, 12:16 PM
Alex McFarlane Wrote:For Derek to say that the UK Challenge should not have a fee for grading because the entry costs are already so high is puzzling. I can only interpret that as saying that it is OK to (grudgingly) give money to an individual (Mike Basman) who runs the event for profit but not to give something to the national body to promote the game. (OK I admit I am exaggerating but that is what it boils down to.)While agreeing with the principle of paying Basman, adding a couple of pounds onto the fee may end up putting some kids off. There's a ceiling for price and this may put us over it.
A majority who play in this are not regular players and their parents may decide not to enter them if it's too expensive...which it arguably is already.