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    I saw this in the latest issue of "Chess Life". Do we have any active juniors that would meet the qualifications? What would be the count of blind, deaf, and physically disabled players in your average Canadian kids tournament? Note that it's not broken down by sex. Unless it's very well publicized by FIDE (in Europe and Asia) and the USCF, I can't see it happening.

    June 23-28 1st FIDE World Junior U20 Chess Championship for the Disabled - Orlando, Florida USA

    FIDE WORLD EVENT. 7SS, 40/90 mins + 30 mins SD+ 30sec inc. Park Inn Resort and Conference Center Orlando by Radisson, which is located on 3011 Maingate Lane, Kissimmee, Florida 34747 – United States – +1 407 396-1400. Hotel Rate: $99, mention CHESS “Meeting of the minds”. Reserve by June 5, 2017. Free Parking, Free Internet and daily Shuttle Service to Disney Theme Park Attractions ▪Special Ticket Pricing for Disney Theme Parks for the After 2 PM or After 4 PM Park Admission. FIDE Rules. USCF and FIDE rated. Highest Rating (FIDE, USCF or any other) used for pairing purposes, June Rating. The overall winner earns the title of: “FIDE World Junior Chess Champion for Disabled”; “FIDE World Junior Chess Champion for Disabled - Blind Section”; “FIDE World Junior Chess Champion for Disabled - Deaf Section”; “FIDE World Junior Chess Champion for Disabled - Physically Disabled Section”. Special Awards for the Top Player Under 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 & 20. In the team rankings, the top team obtains the title: “World Junior Chess Champion Team of Disabled”. The winners obtain Gold, Silver and Bronze medals. Lists. Fees: FIDE fee: $60 Tournament, plus Tournament Entry Fee: $80 Per Player by May 1, $100 by June 1, $120 after June 2. USCF Membership is required for USA Players. No half-points byes, only zero-point byes. No on-site registration. Schedule: Rd. 1 Jun 23 @ 5pm Rd. 2 Jun 24 @10 am, Rd. 3 Jun 25 @ 10am, Rd. 4 Jun. 25 @ 5pm, Rd. 5 Jun 26 @10am, Rd. 6 Jun 27 @10am, Rd. 7 Jun 28 @10am. Closing Ceremony June 28 @ 5pm. For more information: please email info@chesseducators.com, whatsup +1 917-553-4522 and official website: chesseducators.com.

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    Re: New FIDE tournament - do we have anyone eligible?

    Originally posted by Hugh Brodie View Post
    I saw this in the latest issue of "Chess Life". Do we have any active juniors that would meet the qualifications? What would be the count of blind, deaf, and physically disabled players in your average Canadian kids tournament? Note that it's not broken down by sex. Unless it's very well publicized by FIDE (in Europe and Asia) and the USCF, I can't see it happening.

    June 23-28 1st FIDE World Junior U20 Chess Championship for the Disabled - Orlando, Florida USA

    FIDE WORLD EVENT. 7SS, 40/90 mins + 30 mins SD+ 30sec inc. Park Inn Resort and Conference Center Orlando by Radisson, which is located on 3011 Maingate Lane, Kissimmee, Florida 34747 – United States – +1 407 396-1400. Hotel Rate: $99, mention CHESS “Meeting of the minds”. Reserve by June 5, 2017. Free Parking, Free Internet and daily Shuttle Service to Disney Theme Park Attractions ▪Special Ticket Pricing for Disney Theme Parks for the After 2 PM or After 4 PM Park Admission. FIDE Rules. USCF and FIDE rated. Highest Rating (FIDE, USCF or any other) used for pairing purposes, June Rating. The overall winner earns the title of: “FIDE World Junior Chess Champion for Disabled”; “FIDE World Junior Chess Champion for Disabled - Blind Section”; “FIDE World Junior Chess Champion for Disabled - Deaf Section”; “FIDE World Junior Chess Champion for Disabled - Physically Disabled Section”. Special Awards for the Top Player Under 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 & 20. In the team rankings, the top team obtains the title: “World Junior Chess Champion Team of Disabled”. The winners obtain Gold, Silver and Bronze medals. Lists. Fees: FIDE fee: $60 Tournament, plus Tournament Entry Fee: $80 Per Player by May 1, $100 by June 1, $120 after June 2. USCF Membership is required for USA Players. No half-points byes, only zero-point byes. No on-site registration. Schedule: Rd. 1 Jun 23 @ 5pm Rd. 2 Jun 24 @10 am, Rd. 3 Jun 25 @ 10am, Rd. 4 Jun. 25 @ 5pm, Rd. 5 Jun 26 @10am, Rd. 6 Jun 27 @10am, Rd. 7 Jun 28 @10am. Closing Ceremony June 28 @ 5pm. For more information: please email info@chesseducators.com, whatsup +1 917-553-4522 and official website: chesseducators.com.

    Where is Brad Thomson, complaining that the disabled don't need their own tournaments???
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    Onward flies the bird.

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