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The Thanet League Committee is in need of some help with the Congress this summer.
At the moment, Tony Hargreaves is Congress Secretary, a vitally important role, but he is stepping down after this year’s congress and we are looking for someone to take his place for next season. It would be better if the new secretary could learn from Tony this year what tasks are involved and when they are required for. It is essential that this person be free for the weeks leading up to the Congress on Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd August, because that is when we get most of the entries and enquiries. They will also need to be present at the Congress for the duration.
We are also looking for some volunteers for the setting up of boards and clocks, both initially and between rounds, in the region of 60 to 70 sets each time, as well as helping clear things up at the end. Our ECF arbiter has asked us to provide an assistant to help him out with collecting results and other admin duties, so the more volunteers we get the better.
For further details, please contact either Tony Hargreaves on 01227 274885, e-mail: tony.hargreaves@sky.com or Clive Le Baigue on 01843 604124, e-mail: theclive@yahoo.co.uk.
Without willing volunteers, the Congress cannot take place.
Fifteen members of Broadstairs Chess Club attended the annual Christmas Dinner at the Tartar Frigate in Broadstairs Harbour on Monday December 21st. No-one is certain when this tradition started but the dinner has been held every year since the early 1990s. Other venues have included The Royal at Ramsgate and The Fayreness at Kingsgate but the Tartar Frigate remains the most popular choice. Fifteen is the most we have ever had at the meal and reflects the popularity that Broadstairs has enjoyed in recent years. The club is on a sound footing financially, so much so that it was decided to subsidise the dinner. (All we need now is to win a few Millar Cup matches!) A great evening was enjoyed by all and there were no fewer than four quizzes to keep members entertained. Here is a sample of questions from the chess quiz:
1. In which language does the chess term ‘good move’ translate as ‘bra drag’?
2. What is ’snooker chess’?
3. Who is the longest-serving World Chess Champion?
Any ideas?
1st Alan Atkinson 5pts. 2nd equal Bob Pooley, Oladejo Olaleye, Colin Gregory 4pts.
Grading Prizes. 1st John Clarke +25. 2nd Malcolm Snashall +21.
The first league tables are available on the downloads page. If any mistakes are noticed, please contact Keith Findley.
The results for the 40th Thanet Congress can be found on the Downloads page. A summary of winners followed by full results for each section is included.
The Walker Shield is a four board competition with a grading limit of 120. The Hargreaves Shield limit was raised to 140. Clubs can choose to enter either or both if they wish. The Shield is named after Alan Walker, who left Herne Bay Chess Club after many years as secretary.
There will be a new club joining the Thanet League this season - Seasalter. They meet on the first and third Mondays of the month in the Sportsman Public House, Faversham Road, Seasalter, Whitstable, CT5 4BP. They will be playing in the Walker Shield only, captained by Alan Evans.
Due to Alan Walker moving to River after many tears of brilliant service, we had to have a shake up of officials. Due to my access to computers etc. I am now secretary & treasurer of the club(not enough to retire on I’m afraid!). Bob Pooley will be the Millar Cup Captain & Brian Humble the Hargreaves captain. Brian is also Assistant Secretary & I am assistant Millar Captain …….
Best regards
Bernie Kooiman
The 40th Thanet Congress is only 16 days away (21-23rd August 2009) and current entries are in line with last year’s very successful competition. Entry forms are available on the ‘downloads’ page.
