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by Dai Carpenter
Wed Sep 09, 2009 7:17 pm
Forum: ECF Matters
Topic: A Vision for the Future
Replies: 52
Views: 8997

Re: A Vision for the Future

I won't comment on specific National Governing Body club accreditation schemes; what I've tried to do is take some bits I like from the ones I am familiar with. I think there are two things to sort out if you like: 1.) Coach Education 2.) Community clubs and a player pathway 1.) Would inherently req...
by Dai Carpenter
Tue Sep 08, 2009 6:23 pm
Forum: ECF Matters
Topic: A Vision for the Future
Replies: 52
Views: 8997

Re: A Vision for the Future

I therefore invite contributors to this forum to offer their own thoughts on what they would like to see in terms of English chess in 10 years' time. This is not about personalities, nor is it about specific actions; it's about long-term goals. Andrew Farthing Right, I'll give this a shot. I actual...
by Dai Carpenter
Tue Jan 06, 2009 9:23 pm
Forum: Chess Sets for Schools Project
Topic: Lack of chess sets is not the problem
Replies: 56
Views: 32460

Re: Lack of chess sets is not the problem

Not necessarily disagreeing with what you say Jack, and I am aware of the points you raise, so here me out: 1.) Sorry i'm wrong about tournament entry. Anyway it's irrelevant - surely there are more titled players who will very occasionally volunteer?! A mate who's an FM says he would. Jack would. A...
by Dai Carpenter
Tue Jan 06, 2009 9:04 pm
Forum: Chess Sets for Schools Project
Topic: Lack of chess sets is not the problem
Replies: 56
Views: 32460

Re: Lack of chess sets is not the problem

FM Jack Rudd wrote: I'd be willing to be a simul-giving ambassador.
Jack you're great!!!!! Spread the word ;-)

Ben - what cost? Is chess really in such a dire state that more of our stronger players wouldn't give up to say 5 evenings a year voluntarily?
by Dai Carpenter
Tue Jan 06, 2009 8:44 pm
Forum: Chess Sets for Schools Project
Topic: Lack of chess sets is not the problem
Replies: 56
Views: 32460

Re: Lack of chess sets is not the problem

How so? 1.) 2 free coaching/simultaneous sessions a year from a titled/2300+ player (we have enough of them in this country!). (Might also help the clubs raise a bit of cash as members would probably be willing to pay a little to attend these.) Titled players get free/reduced entry to virtually ever...
by Dai Carpenter
Tue Jan 06, 2009 8:23 pm
Forum: Chess Sets for Schools Project
Topic: Lack of chess sets is not the problem
Replies: 56
Views: 32460

Re: Lack of chess sets is not the problem

I appreciate the above is a lot to shift through. Main point for anyone who can't be bothered is that the ecf could be providing some incentives for clubs to link with schools, that may actually also help the ecf.
by Dai Carpenter
Tue Jan 06, 2009 8:21 pm
Forum: Chess Sets for Schools Project
Topic: Lack of chess sets is not the problem
Replies: 56
Views: 32460

Re: Lack of chess sets is not the problem

I like this thread. Brent - big fan, of course schools don't need more sets, schools and clubs already have enough. A while back I gave some ideas on how I think the ecf could give some direction in this area. Again, please could someone from the ecf / someone who has some influence respond to this....
by Dai Carpenter
Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:58 pm
Forum: Chess Sets for Schools Project
Topic: Schools are waiting
Replies: 13
Views: 12054

Re: Schools are waiting

As an outsider I think everyone is getting too hung up here on the sets. Last I checked this IS what the ECF offered for free, or perhaps I missed something..... Sorry Paul but I miss your point? I am trying to demonstrate that chess is unsure what it wants to do, that not having any free sets is a...
by Dai Carpenter
Mon Nov 17, 2008 7:47 pm
Forum: Chess Sets for Schools Project
Topic: Schools are waiting
Replies: 13
Views: 12054

Re: Schools are waiting

As an outsider I think everyone is getting too hung up here on the sets. Last time I checked we weren't short of chess sets in this country, it's just that 99% of them are used once a week and in between sit in chess clubs' store cupboards. That is a waste. Chess needs to link clubs to schools; the ...
by Dai Carpenter
Sat Jun 07, 2008 11:46 am
Forum: ECF Matters
Topic: British Championships
Replies: 59
Views: 10683

Re: British Championships

I guess the thinking on here is riase the profile of our big tournaments - raise the interest amongst sponsors - raise the prize money etc offered - raise the profile of big events - get events more publicity - attract people to playing chess. I don't necessarily think that that's wrong, I just thin...
by Dai Carpenter
Fri Jun 06, 2008 3:59 pm
Forum: ECF Matters
Topic: British Championships
Replies: 59
Views: 10683

Re: British Championships

I've posted on another thread a while back - not being involved in chess I may be wrong in what I say, but I can comment accurately on sport and sports development which is concerned with a number of the same issues that are currently being discussed here - namely how to increase the number of peopl...
by Dai Carpenter
Thu May 08, 2008 4:28 pm
Forum: ECF Matters
Topic: Chess club development scheme
Replies: 3
Views: 1825

Chess club development scheme

I would like to continue the debate from another thread in which I proposed that the ECF adopt a club accreditation scheme. Many sports governing bodies in the UK are now operating such a system (including some I would guess small governing bodies such as table tennis, canoeing and lacrosse), and so...
by Dai Carpenter
Fri May 02, 2008 2:45 pm
Forum: ECF Matters
Topic: Resignation Rumours
Replies: 259
Views: 34053

Re: Resignation Rumours

That's brilliant David, if you are around at the 4ncl this weekend I would very much like to speak with you about your work there. I would acknowledge that I am more interested in increasing participation in chess first, and playing standards secondly. I think the pyramid model is generally correct ...
by Dai Carpenter
Fri May 02, 2008 1:28 pm
Forum: ECF Matters
Topic: Resignation Rumours
Replies: 259
Views: 34053

Re: Resignation Rumours

Well as I said, I can only comment for the areas I've played in; maybe it isn't declining, but I would be surprised if the active player base isn't smaller now then it used to be. But either way it's irrelevant. What I do know is that the ECF has 250000 chess boards for schools, all I've done is try...
by Dai Carpenter
Fri May 02, 2008 11:10 am
Forum: ECF Matters
Topic: Resignation Rumours
Replies: 259
Views: 34053

Re: Resignation Rumours

There's a lot of care and debate on here and chess has some outstanding volunteers and I wouldn't be as down beat as some on here have been! Anyway I'm not involved in chess anything like enough to be able to talk about chess per se, but I do come from Sports Development and I can tell you how many ...