I've now started the Robert Ward Trophy and the Dolan Cup competitions for 2018-19; those taking part have been informed of their draws. We have had eight entries for the Robert Ward Trophy, and three entries for our new competition for lower-graded players, the Dolan Cup. I'll report results as each round progresses. Thanks to all who have entered the competitions and good luck to all players!
Roy Smith Tournaments Secretary
Team Captains have now been sent instructions for entering results online.
Records Secretary
Entries for the Robert Ward Trophy and the Dolan Trophy will be accepted until 30th September 2018. Email recordsecretary.cdcl@hotmail.co.uk with your name, club, grade, email and phone number. Robert Ward Trophy is open to all individual members of participating clubs; Dolan Trophy is open to individual members graded less than 101 (including ungraded players). Rules for each competition are posted on the website under the 'Rules' tab.
RKS - Tournaments Secretary
Note that the Rushall Chess Club's new venue is at the Bowman, corner of Myatt Ave/Gretton Crescent; not "Wyatt Ave" as previously posted!
This year we have two individual tournaments for members of CDCL clubs.
The long-standing Robert Ward Trophy is open to all players of participating clubs.
New for 2018-19 is the Dolan Trophy. This new competition is open to al players in participating clubs, plus the Bloxwich Junior Chess Academy. It is restricted to players graded at <101 ECF, or new ungraded players.
Full rules of each competition are available under the RULES tab on the site homepage.
Enquiries to: Roy Smith recordsecretary.cdcl@hotmail.co.uk
Entries also to Roy Smith as above, stating NAME, CLUB, GRADE, EMAIL, PHONE, and which of the competitions you want to enter.
Deadline for entries is 31st August 2018
Club entries for the CDCL league competitions for 2018-19 are:
Division 1 (<551): Lichfield; Sutton Coldfield
Division2 (<461): Bolmere St Michael; Brewood; Bushbury; Lichfield; Rugeley; Rushall; Tamworth; Wolverhampton
Division 3 (<371): Bloxwich JCA; Coleshill; Lichfield A; Lichfield B; Norton Canes
Chase Trophy (<551): Brewood; Rugeley; Sutton Coldfield; Tamworth.
A reminder to fixtures secretaries that CDCL is holding its Fixtures meeting on Tuesday 3rd July, 7.30pm at Bridgtown Social Club. Club entries for League Competition should be with the Records Secretary no later than Friday 15th June. Email Roy Smith on recordsecretary.cdcl@hotmail.co.uk if you have not already sent your entries.
Welcome to members of the Bloxwich Junior Chess Academy, which is entering a team in CDCL Division 3 for the 2018/19 season. This is great news as it reaffirms the League's commitment to encouraging new and junior players with opportunities for friendly competitive chess.
This is where Cannock & District Chess League matters will be announced.