Yes with about 12 days to go, the 2014 CYCC will be a huge success! 305 players are already registered to set a new all time record....about two thirds of the players are from Ontario!
First I think we have to congratulate the FQE. They are hosting this event at the Fairmount Queen Elizabeth Hotel in downtown Montreal...they signed for 1,000 room nights at $140 plus tax per night...they now stand at over 1,500 room nights (this includes the Canadian Open)!
For the hotel we are talking a minimum of $210,000.
For the event we are talking about what I believe will be the largest gross of entry fees on a chess tournament in Canada ever...over $70,000!
It is awesome!
In some of the past years, the CFC has not been great with the finances. This year we are very lucky. First, CFC Pres Vlad D. is committed to Youth Chess. Secondly, I believe the FQE is coming to this event with a healthier attitude thanks to Felix Dumont and FQE President M Labadie.
If I were faced with this delicious situation, as a first step, this is what I would announce today: Due to the overwhelming acceptance of the CYCC by the Canadian Chess Youth Community, the CFC will pay the full airfare for the winners in each section. In other words...we are supporting our champions! Once the final numbers are in, we would look at this again.
What do you say Vlad? And the FQE which is also looking at a very nice situation...Felix...I know you believe in giving back...what is your position ...better even...what is the FQE position :).
We are all involved in not for profit organizations dedicated to improving chess in Canada...what better way than to support our champions at a world event!
Larry
First I think we have to congratulate the FQE. They are hosting this event at the Fairmount Queen Elizabeth Hotel in downtown Montreal...they signed for 1,000 room nights at $140 plus tax per night...they now stand at over 1,500 room nights (this includes the Canadian Open)!
For the hotel we are talking a minimum of $210,000.
For the event we are talking about what I believe will be the largest gross of entry fees on a chess tournament in Canada ever...over $70,000!
It is awesome!
In some of the past years, the CFC has not been great with the finances. This year we are very lucky. First, CFC Pres Vlad D. is committed to Youth Chess. Secondly, I believe the FQE is coming to this event with a healthier attitude thanks to Felix Dumont and FQE President M Labadie.
If I were faced with this delicious situation, as a first step, this is what I would announce today: Due to the overwhelming acceptance of the CYCC by the Canadian Chess Youth Community, the CFC will pay the full airfare for the winners in each section. In other words...we are supporting our champions! Once the final numbers are in, we would look at this again.
What do you say Vlad? And the FQE which is also looking at a very nice situation...Felix...I know you believe in giving back...what is your position ...better even...what is the FQE position :).
We are all involved in not for profit organizations dedicated to improving chess in Canada...what better way than to support our champions at a world event!
Larry
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