Club Re-Opening
We aim to start the Chess Club in September 2020 .Given the Government has no control of the virus and has tightened rules, it is unlikely we will see limited opening first.We don't envisage a proper opening anytime soon.
We will need to the following whatever the Government Covid “rules” are at the time.These are very confusing so obviously people will have to follow their common sense.
The Landlord wants up to hour to talk to us and check we are obeying the rules as they stand before/as we start.
Rules include :-
· No close standing groups.
· Masks will be required
· No standing behind people playing.
.No wandering table to table.
.No close audiences.
· Wipes for sets between games.
· Hand sanitiser will need to be used.
· Clean table down between changing people.
· Same with sets.
General
Thanks to those who sent opinions. Roy, Tony Soames, Tony Lane, Jake, John-Paul, Mick, Ant and Carl expressed a willingness to play at the club.
Geoff has the clocks and, if players want them at the club, will willing pass them on - let him know.
An AGM at this time is impossible to organise easily - we have an unfinished season in both league and club senses and we don't have plans going forward. Never-the-less thanks to Rob, J-P and Phil for expressing a willingness to continue as captains in due course.
Roy suggests we should not charge any membership fees for the 2020-21 season however it pans out and this can be confirmed later at a AGM or similar
In order to keep the venue onside, those playing on Mondays should buy a drink (even if non-alcoholic!) just to help. There normally have not been many customers on Mondays, so please finish in good time!
It has become clear that concluding this season will not be possible. As such this current season will not be restarted.
-All games played up to the point of suspension will be counted for grading and the results of matches played and league standings will be recorded for our archives .
-No league titles or trophies will be awarded.
Arrangements for the AGM will be agreed in due course to discuss the options for next season.
The Government Guidance
The Government guidance is to shut down all clubs and pubs until further notice.
This is a fast changing situation and pubs may re-open with "Social Distancing" and the situation will be reviewed when this happens
The ECF and coronavirus guidance
The ECF has been considering the operation of evening league chess during the continuing coronavirus pandemic.
It is for individual leagues to decide on their own policy and the ECF cannot make decisions for those organisations. Our suggestion is that play is suspended for a period. A sensible period, to allow for the progress of the virus to be monitored and reviewed in line with developments in Government policy .
Stockport League
ECF have recommended the postponement of all league chess fixtures and the Stockport League committee have agreed with this. All league fixtures are therefore postponed with immediate effect. The situation will be kept under review, but captains should not make any attempt to rearrange matches at this stage.
Stoke League
In view of the situation with the Covid-19 virus the NSDCA have just made the decision to suspend ALL league and cup matches with immediate effect. This will be reviewed when more advice and information becomes available.
Club (UPDATE : Club is closed)
The club will be Closed .