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Re: Scarborough Congress
Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2021 11:18 am
by Paul Robert Jackson
Alex McFarlane wrote: ↑Thu Mar 25, 2021 2:59 pm
It is hoped that it will be possible to run the Scarborough Congress this year on the weekend of 29-31 October.
The Centre is planning to re-open from July so the Spa Centre itself should be available by the planned dates.
There is obviously still doubt about what the Covid situation will be then, so players may wish to exercise caution with regard to booking accommodation.
Entry forms are normally available at around this time. However, we do not intend to distribute entry forms until there is a bit more certainty about the numbers that will be able to take part.
Good news.
I can see accommodation in Scarborough being quite pricy though.
Also events in nearby Whitby.
www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com/discover ... 1-p1338031
Re: Scarborough Congress
Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2021 4:13 pm
by Kevin Thurlow
www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com/discover ... 1-p1338031
Thanks Paul - that looks really interesting! Having said that, I must confess that I've always wanted to play the Scarborough tournament, but it always clashes with something else.
Re: Scarborough Congress
Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2021 4:43 pm
by Roger de Coverly
Kevin Thurlow wrote: ↑Sun Mar 28, 2021 4:13 pm
I must confess that I've always wanted to play the Scarborough tournament, but it always clashes with something else.
It's around the same time as Guernsey. Any news on plans for that?
Re: Scarborough Congress
Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2021 6:00 pm
by Kevin Thurlow
"It's around the same time as Guernsey. Any news on plans for that?"
That's the one that clashes! Last I heard, they were cautiously awaiting news, but I haven't had any contact with organizers there for some time.
Re: Scarborough Congress
Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2021 7:58 pm
by Simon Rogers
Come to sunny Scarborough Kevin. Not as sunny as Blackpool though.
Re: Scarborough Congress
Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2021 11:02 pm
by Kevin Thurlow
"Come to sunny Scarborough Kevin. Not as sunny as Blackpool though."
Scarborough has the big advantage of being in Yorkshire.
Re: Scarborough Congress
Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 12:12 am
by Simon Rogers
FILL YOUR BOOTS
Scarborough Chess Congress
29th to 31st October 2021.
PDF entry form now available
http://www.scarboroughchesscongress.org.uk
Re: Scarborough Congress
Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 3:20 am
by Dragoljub Sudar
In 2019 the Major was U171 so I expected that to convert to about U1975 or U1980 if the new ECF ratings are being used.
The entry form shows U1851. That's 153.
A mistake? Or am I missing something?
Re: Scarborough Congress
Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 8:55 am
by Alex McFarlane
It will be run with the advertised figures. Entry forms have been printed. When asked to produce the entry form I was given those figures and did not think to query them. There were going to be changes anyway. 2022 may see 6 sections or revised figures used.
It is still unclear what the capacity of the hall will be and what entry will be accepted. For this reason the prize money was cut (but may be revised when the entry is known).
Re: Scarborough Congress
Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 5:16 pm
by Nick Burrows
The online entry form says "please do not use yet". Does this mean they are now taking entries by post only?
Re: Scarborough Congress
Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 6:34 pm
by Alex McFarlane
Online entries should be an option by tomorrow.
Some site reconstruction work was needed. Only the PayPal part needs to be checked before going 'live'.
Re: Scarborough Congress
Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 6:42 pm
by Nick Burrows
Alex McFarlane wrote: ↑Tue Aug 03, 2021 6:34 pm
Online entries should be an option by tomorrow.
Some site reconstruction work was needed. Only the PayPal part needs to be checked before going 'live'.
Thanks Alex, I will enter tomorrow!
Re: Scarborough Congress
Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2021 5:40 pm
by Alex McFarlane
Should be working now.
Alex
Re: Scarborough Congress
Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2021 7:21 pm
by Eric Gardiner
Thanks for letting us know, Alex. However, I checked on two browsers and both told me the site is not secure and that I shouldn't enter sensitive information.
Re: Scarborough Congress
Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2021 1:05 pm
by Alex McFarlane
I'm not getting any warning.
Is there any secure info to worry about being sent?
The Paypal link should be secure.
