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2010-2011 EOCA season: feedback on dates
Hi there, at the Canadian Open last week, it was great meeting many of the key Organizers/TDs from the Ontario population belt! In addition to just getting to know each other, and share war stories, we had the chance to discuss some of our preferred dates, with the intent of avoiding conflict with each other.
Following up on that, in Eastern Ontario, we are beginning to book sites for our intended events, and I wanted to confirm there are no obvious conflicts with other events, especially in GTCL and SWOCL. We should be able to announce exact dates within the next couple of weeks. Until then, we're thinking :
late September: Ottawa Autumn Open
mid October: Seaway Valley Open (not Thanksgiving weekend)
early November: National Capital Open
mid January: Ottawa Winter Open
early March: Ottawa Spring Open
mid April: McIntosh Open
early May: Arnprior Open
All of the above dates are very similar to previous years. Now, the Eastern Ontario Open, which is the final event of the Eastern Ontario Grand Prix, is normally held mid June. However, after discussions with other Organizers/TDs at the Canadian Open last week, we are considering moving the Eastern Ontario Open to the weekend that includes Canada Day, maybe adding a 6th round, etc. I know this might sound biased as I live in Ottawa, but I really believe that there is no better time to visit Ottawa than Canada Day! Many streets around the historic sites are closed to traffic for the day, and there are thousands and thousands of happy people enjoying an awesome variety of activities. I think it would be a good idea to add the Eastern Ontario Open. On Canada Day itself, we would have one round, enabling the players to enjoy the rest of Canada Day in downtown Ottawa, including the awesome fireworks!
However, I want to know what the players would prefer. Should the Eastern Ontario Open stay in mid June, or do we try the Canada Day long weekend?
1) mid June: (old) Eastern Ontario Open
2) early July: (new) Eastern Ontario Open
Finally, behind the scenes, we are actively encouraging bids for other Eastern Ontario events, especially outside Ottawa. If interested, please email me!
Yours in chess,
Aris Marghetis, FIDE Arbiter
Organizer/TD, EOCA President
arismarghetis at rogers dot com
Following up on that, in Eastern Ontario, we are beginning to book sites for our intended events, and I wanted to confirm there are no obvious conflicts with other events, especially in GTCL and SWOCL. We should be able to announce exact dates within the next couple of weeks. Until then, we're thinking :
late September: Ottawa Autumn Open
mid October: Seaway Valley Open (not Thanksgiving weekend)
early November: National Capital Open
mid January: Ottawa Winter Open
early March: Ottawa Spring Open
mid April: McIntosh Open
early May: Arnprior Open
All of the above dates are very similar to previous years. Now, the Eastern Ontario Open, which is the final event of the Eastern Ontario Grand Prix, is normally held mid June. However, after discussions with other Organizers/TDs at the Canadian Open last week, we are considering moving the Eastern Ontario Open to the weekend that includes Canada Day, maybe adding a 6th round, etc. I know this might sound biased as I live in Ottawa, but I really believe that there is no better time to visit Ottawa than Canada Day! Many streets around the historic sites are closed to traffic for the day, and there are thousands and thousands of happy people enjoying an awesome variety of activities. I think it would be a good idea to add the Eastern Ontario Open. On Canada Day itself, we would have one round, enabling the players to enjoy the rest of Canada Day in downtown Ottawa, including the awesome fireworks!
However, I want to know what the players would prefer. Should the Eastern Ontario Open stay in mid June, or do we try the Canada Day long weekend?
1) mid June: (old) Eastern Ontario Open
2) early July: (new) Eastern Ontario Open
Finally, behind the scenes, we are actively encouraging bids for other Eastern Ontario events, especially outside Ottawa. If interested, please email me!
Yours in chess,
Aris Marghetis, FIDE Arbiter
Organizer/TD, EOCA President
arismarghetis at rogers dot com
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