Although I know I should only be worrying about THIS year's OV Chess tournament, my mind has been slipping ahead to next year... I have had a couple of phone...
Geoff Findlay
geoff721@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Apr 25, 1999 9:31 pm
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Hello again, I'm sure this idea has already been kicked around, but is there any interest in holding a State TEAM tournament for elementary schools. For those...
Geoff Findlay
geoff721@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Apr 25, 1999 9:36 pm
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In a message dated 99-04-25 17:30:40 EDT, Geoff Findlay writes: << So, what I am considering for next year, is something like this: Open to grades K-6 for...
Biethans@xxx.xxx
Apr 26, 1999 4:45 pm
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Would any one on the list like me to send out the listing once in awhile? There are some School Events on the list now and I expect more when Ollie sends them...
Russell Miller
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Apr 27, 1999 8:02 pm
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Sure, thanks, Diana Stone diana@... ... From: Russell Miller [mailto:rmiller@...] Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 1999 1:02 PM To: 'Washington Sch...
Diana Stone
diana@xx.xxxx.xxxx
Apr 26, 1999 10:54 pm
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I would like it very much if you would send out the list every once in a while. Thanks Jana Larsen Bonney Lake Elem....
Clrmedots@xxx.xxx
Apr 27, 1999 5:18 am
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First, I want to say that I have nothing to do with the list, other than thinking it's a good idea. Eric Muller is the guy in charge and the person to contact...
Biethans@...
Apr 27, 1999 6:29 pm
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... Yes, Russell, that would be wonderful! Robbyn Wolf Seattle, WA USA ... <color><param>ffff,0000,0000</param>drwolf@... ...
Robbyn Wolf
drwolf@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Apr 27, 1999 7:31 pm
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Proposed minutes of the coaches meeting at State 99. Muriel Sjoberg presiding. The meeting opened with a presentation by St. Michaelšs for their proposal to...
Eric Muller
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Apr 28, 1999 1:36 am
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After having talked with coaches at various regionals over the last three years I have some observations to share about some attitudes of coaches in Eastern...
Linda Anne Ernst
ldylinda@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Apr 28, 1999 5:51 am
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Just testing the web link. Sorry if I annoyed anyone. Lora...
AlbionAct@xxx.xxx
Apr 28, 1999 6:03 am
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Does anyone know whether a chess team needs to be associated with a school? Or can a team be comprised of students from various schools, students who happen to...
jroberts@...
Apr 28, 1999 6:11 pm
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From the minutes: << There was a discussion about whether to have next yearšs tournament USCF rated or paired. No clear consensus emerged. ... Oh, please, no...
Biethans@xxx.xxx
Apr 28, 1999 6:23 pm
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Traditionally the teams have been tied to schools. At my school I have had kids come to play from four or five schools, but I have traditionally had them play...
John Palm
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Apr 28, 1999 7:30 pm
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Provided that there is no recruiting of strong players going on, and that the children are playing regularly at your school club, I think that they are part of...
AlbionAct@xxx.xxx
Apr 28, 1999 10:58 pm
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At Bryant '97, Paul Reeves, one of the elite players, started out on about board 35. It was round 4 before he made it up to the top boards! Colin...
AlbionAct@xxx.xxx
Apr 28, 1999 11:04 pm
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Thanks to everyone for their clear answers to my previous question about membership on scholastic chess teams. Unfortunately, the question wasn't written as...
jroberts@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx
Apr 28, 1999 11:41 pm
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What I wanted to add this year to the tournament was the great site location with food nearby, team rooms, expresso stand, simul exhibition, park for the kids...
Linda Anne Ernst
ldylinda@...
Apr 29, 1999 3:42 am
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After having talked with coaches at various regionals over the last three years I have some observations to share about some attitudes of coaches in Eastern...
Linda Anne Ernst
ldylinda@...
Apr 29, 1999 4:25 am
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we have always treated this as acceptable, as long as the kids compete as independent representatives of their schools of enrollment. ... From:...
John Palm
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Apr 29, 1999 2:55 pm
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Your views are well thought out and very perceptive. I agree with you. ... What I wanted to add this year to the tournament was the great site location with...
John Palm
jpalm@...
Apr 29, 1999 3:01 pm
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We have always been nervous about allowing this type of team to be eligible for team awards at scholastic events. It has been allowed, by certain organizers,...
AlbionAct@...
Apr 29, 1999 4:55 pm
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www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Pressbox/7011/nwchess.html. Russell Miller NWC Business Manager...
Russell Miller
rmiller@...
Apr 29, 1999 10:20 pm
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My take from the discussion at state was that the child is expected to play for the school they attend. The discussion concerned special exceptions to this...
Eric Muller
egdmuller@...
Apr 30, 1999 6:08 am
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State this year was different in so many ways. I think of it as a grand experiment with at least 5 goals. Goal 1. To provide a comfortable environment. ...
Eric Muller
egdmuller@...
Apr 30, 1999 7:32 am
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Eric raised an issue that I think should be aired before next chess season: he mentions a 6th grader who returned from middle school to play for/with View ...
Kathy Fisken
fisken@xx.xxxxx.xxxx
Apr 30, 1999 2:57 am
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Kathy- Looks to me like a slam dunk. Hope there isn't too much controversy here. I'd like to see the kids play Elementary Chess for Lowell and MS Events for ...
AlbionAct@xxx.xxx
Apr 30, 1999 9:56 pm
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While the idea of having "semi states" is certainly interesting, what would happen to the State team competition? With only about 100-110 kids, it would...
Geoff Findlay
geoff721@xxxxxxx.xxxx
May 1, 1999 12:53 am
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Agreed! Let's take advantage, those of us going, to talk to people at Nationals about how other state tournaments are run. I will try to do this and report...
AlbionAct@xxx.xxx
May 1, 1999 5:04 pm
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Hi All, We (St. Mikes parents) had our meeting last week, checked on our reservations for the site and just did an all around confirmation that we still wanted...