ACF NEWS

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR ACF PRESIDENT and other Executive positions

from Jey Poole, ACF Secretary

The annual National Conference of the Australian Chess Federation (ACF) elects members of the ACF Executive each alternate year. The 2009 National Conference which will be convened on 6 January 2009 during a rest day of the 2009 Australian Open in Sydney, will elect members of the Executive, including the ACF President.

Pursuant to the ACF Constitution, nominations are now called for the offices of ACF President, Deputy President, Vice President (two positions), Secretary and Treasurer.

The ACF Constitution specifies that candidates for ACF President shall be limited to persons who have “advised the Federation in writing of their willingness to serve as President (with) such advice having been received by the Federation not less than 90 days before the date on which the annual National Conference at which elections are due is scheduled to start”. The ACF’s rules regarding the election of the ACF President can be viewed at the ACF website.

Nominations for the other members of the Executive, unlike the nomination for the ACF President, can be received up to the time the election to fill each office is due to be held. Also, if there is no nomination for President within the prescribed period, nominations for President may be received as for the other Executive members.

How to submit your nomination for the office of ACF President or for other positions in the ACF Executive.

Email is the preferred medium for the submission of nominations. You can submit your nomination by email to the ACF Secretary (email: jeydh4@hotmail.com).

Should you be unable to transmit by email, the address for the submission of hardcopy nominations is as follows:
    Jey Hoole, ACF Secretary
    25 Carlile Street,
    Evatt ACT 2617.

Nominations for the position of ACF President must be submitted and received by midnight 07 October 2008.

All nominations will be formally acknowledged within 72 hours. If you have not received an acknowledgement of your application by this time, please contact me on 0403 126 181.

2009 AUSTRALIAN OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

by Bill Gletsos, NSWCA President

The ACF has accepted a bid by Chris Dimock (President Manly-Warringah Rugby League Club Chess Club [MWRLCCC]) and Fred Schuetz (member of MWRLCCC and of Norths Chess Club) for the FIDE-rated Australian Open Chess Championship to be held at Manly-Warringah Rugby League Club, 563 Pittwater Road, Brookvale from Friday 2 January to Sunday 11 January 2009 as per the Playing Schedule below.

In addition to the main event, there will be a separate Under 1600 Tournament (provisionally to be called the Manly Classic Event) and the Australian Lightning Tournament to be held on Tuesday 6 January 2009. Because of time constraints there will no separate Australian Rapid Tournament.

The Organiers have appointed Nick Chernih as Chief Arbiter.

Martin Van Elmpt has created the following homepage for this event with the press release as a starting point: www.nswca.org.au/AO2009/AustralianOpen2009.htm.

A link is also being established on the Website of the Manly-Warringah Rugby League Club Chess Club which can be assessed on http://www.manlychess.org.au.

COACHING AT THE AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS for NSW players

from Charles Zworestine, NSWJCL President

The NSW Junior Chess League is seeking experienced coaches to coach for NSW at the Australian Junior Championships, at Saint Ignatius' College, Athelstone, Adelaide, SA, January 2-13 2009.

A package of information including job description/expectation and application form can be obtained from Charles Zworestine, at his email address: charlesz@ozemail.com.au.

Expressions of interest should be sent to charlesz@ozemail.com.au by Monday, 8 September 2008. Only those who submit expressions of interests will be considered for coaching. Deadline for the actual applications will be emailed to those who have expressed interest together with the information package. Applications will then need to be received by this deadline. Late applications will not be accepted.

2008 WHYATT MEDAL

The 2008 Whyatt medal for chess problem composition has been awarded to Arthur Willmott. Thanks to George Howard for providing two of Mr. Willmott's own favourites.

A. Willmott                 No. 99 A.C.P.M.                 1st Prize                 July 1996                 #2                 Solution

A. Willmott                 No. 125 A.C.P.M.                 1st Prize                 September 1997                 #2                 Solution

MYER TAN AUSTRALIAN CHESS GRAND PRIX

http://www.chessaustralia.com.au/index.cfm?site=grandprix

Coming Grand Prix Events

EVENTS CALENDAR

Blayney Open 2008

Venue Blayney Bowling Club, Osman St., Blayney, NSW.
Format 6 Round Swiss. Blitz tournament at 8.00 pm on Saturday.
Prizes Premier (top third) $400, $300, $200. Major $200, $150, $100. Minor $200, $150, $100. NSW Country $150. Unrated, junior & local prizes.
Registration 8.30 to 9.30, Saturday 6 September.
Enquiries philwillb@bigpond.com
Website here.

Nell van de Graaf Classic & teams event

Come and celebrate the last Outreach Chess run tournament at the Nell van de Graaff Classic and teams event. There are prizes for individuals and teams. Saturday will also include a free sausage sizzle at lunchtime. The event will be held on September 20th and 21st at Somerset Sports Pavillion at Mudgeeraba on the Gold Coast. We'd love to see you at Australia's 'funnest' tournament so we can say thanks and goodbye.

Venue Somerset College Sports Pavilion, Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba (300m west of Somerset College).
Format 6 Round Swiss.
Entry fee $50. $10 discount if paid by 18 September. Second and subsequent members of the same family receive a $10 discount. Non-CAQ members add $10.
Prizes $500, $200, $100. Rating groups $100. U/1000 medals. Team prizes $300, $200, $100.
Registration 8.30 - 9.00 am, Saturday, September 20.
Enquiries outreachchess@bigpond.com or Peter Bender, 5556 0434
Flyer here.

Lake Woodcroft Festival 2008 One Day Chess (Allegro Play)

Venue Woodcroft Neighbourhood Centre, Woodcroft Drive, Woodcroft NSW.
Format 7 Round Allegro (15 minute) Swiss.
Entry fee $10.
Prizes $200, $150, $100 guaranteed. U1900, U1600 and Junior trophies, depending on entries.
Registration 10.00 am, Saturday 27 September.
Enquiries Jess Arranz, 04-1816-3625; Jun Cayanan, 9-676-6500; Levi Descallar, 9-675-1252.
Flyer here.

Oceania Zonal Chess Tournament for Men and Women

Venue Outrigger Twin Towns Resort
Format Nine round swiss for Men and Women (or a round robin if appropriate).
DOPs Chief Arbiter: IA Charles Zworestine. Assistant Arbiters: IA Gary Bekker & Graeme Gardiner.
Entry fee dependant on rating. See website.
Prizes Men: $1500, $1000, $750, $500, $400, $250, $150. 1^st under 2000 $300. 1^st under 1800 $300. Women: $750. $500, $300. 1^st under 1800 $300.
Registration by Friday, 6 June, 2009. The organiser may, at his discretion, accept late entries.
Enquiries to Graeme Gardiner, 11 Hardys Road, Mudgeeraba Qld 4213. Phone 5522 7221. Fax 5522 7760. Email ggardiner@gardinerchess.com.
Website here.

OVERSEAS EVENTS CALENDAR

Notice of the following overseas events has been received by the ACF. For more information, please contact auschessnews@gmail.com.

The Miami Chess Open 2008, Hyatt Regency, Miami Convention Center, 10 - 14 September 2008. Open, Under 2100, U1900, U1700, U1500, U1300, U1100/Unr sections.

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