25-07-2017, 10:51 AM
Junior chess does not need yet another Glorney thread turned into a debate about whether or not the team is strong enough.
I know how hard the kids have been training for this event, I know the amount of prep that the coaches have been putting in as well, I know that other adults organising the team also have to put in what must be weeks of work pulling everything together. The players and adult supporters all deserve a huge thanks on behalf of everyone involved in Scottish Chess for their efforts and good wishes for the rest of the tournament.
Junior Chess runs on volunteers - its the same group of people every year who don't get enough recognition that are giving up their time for other peoples children. It's the same people year after year, that are coaching juniors to help them improve, running events for juniors to play in; if you want to help future Glorney teams - please think about giving some of your time to support your local juniors and your local junior events. (Andy M, I know you've run a Glasgow Junior League this year - thank you, please keep it up).
I know how hard the kids have been training for this event, I know the amount of prep that the coaches have been putting in as well, I know that other adults organising the team also have to put in what must be weeks of work pulling everything together. The players and adult supporters all deserve a huge thanks on behalf of everyone involved in Scottish Chess for their efforts and good wishes for the rest of the tournament.
Junior Chess runs on volunteers - its the same group of people every year who don't get enough recognition that are giving up their time for other peoples children. It's the same people year after year, that are coaching juniors to help them improve, running events for juniors to play in; if you want to help future Glorney teams - please think about giving some of your time to support your local juniors and your local junior events. (Andy M, I know you've run a Glasgow Junior League this year - thank you, please keep it up).