23-04-2014, 01:10 PM
robin moore Wrote:Folks,
The structure of support for juniors aged approx eleven and above seems to be in place, ?
I disagree 100% there appears to a death once kids get to secondary school due to the structure there. I feel these kids should be pointed to their local chess clubs. On the other hand primary kids seem to be well catered for , thanks to bodies as NEJCA, SJC and LJC and hopefully the new initiatives of the Home Junior Board. I keep stressing that encouraging schools and local chess clubs to participate is the key although I recognise the issues at secondary school level. I also notice that the average age of chess clubs seems to creep up every year. I know or one or two clubs where this is becoming a crisis and hass to be addressed.