Gardiner Chess Bulletin # 38 - 17 December 2005

 

This is the final issue for 2006. We welcome feedback on the content of this regular email bulletin. We are also very happy to advertise for free Queensland chess events in this bulletin.

 

In This Issue

 

David Lavercombe, Australian Schools Teams, Parent and Child Tournament, Australian Championships and Junior Championships, Coaches required, Adult club, School holiday chess camps, After-School chess term one, Gold Coast Junior Masters Term One, Gold Coast Tin Cup, 2006 Myer Tan Australian Grand Prix, Brisbane Young Champions Series, 2006 Qld Calendar of events, Webpage, Unsubscribe.

 

Vale David Lavercombe

 

I'm very sad to advise that David Lavercombe, who was coaching for Gardiner Chess in several Brisbane schools this year, has been killed in a tragic accident. David was fatally injured in a quad bike accident on the family property at Maleny yesterday.

 

I have only known David since Nik Stawski introduced me to him at Easter this year, and in that time he has proved to be a wonderful chess coach who has been loved by all the students he has taught, and a friend to many of those involved at Gardiner Chess. It was only three days ago that he gave a presentation at our coaches' seminar. David was recently elected President of Club Bullwinkle, and had just been recruited by Ian Murray as Assistant Secretary of the Chess Association of Queensland.

 

David will be very much missed by all those who knew him in the chess community.

 

The funeral is likely to be held at Marist College, Ashgrove. A Coroner's Report will have to be prepared, and the funeral will not be until at least Wednesday.

 

Australian Schools Teams Championship Finals held in Sydney last weekend

 

Somerset College has won the Australian Primary Schools Teams Championship by a single point from Essex Heights (Vic) and Sydney Grammar. In the other events, Somerset College came fourth in the High Schools Open competition, Brisbane State High School came second in the 'all girls' high schools comp, and Somerville House came third in the 'all girls' primary comp. Full scores and details can be found at www.nswjcl.org.au/AustralianSchools/2005/ASTC_Index.htm

 

Parent and Child Tournament tomorrow Sunday 18 December

 

We look forward to welcoming the parent/child teams to our centre tomorrow (Sunday). Remember, grandparent/grandchild combinations are also welcome. The event is being held at the chess centre from 10am to 4pm, followed from 4.30-7.30pm by the club break-up party. The party is free, byo food and drinks, but you can expect a few extra nibbles and drinks from us.

 

Australian Championships and Australian Junior Championships 28 December to 9 January

 

Apart from the seniors (over 60s), all 11 events at the upcoming Australian Championships have been very well supported. We need a few more over 60s. Of course, we can always do with more entrants in each and every event.

 

A reminder to juniors that we have several Brisbane and Gold Coast coaches who are available to coach for the duration of the event. The cost is $150 per child and bookings can be made through Graeme Gardiner ggardiner@gardinerchess.com phone 5522 7221 or Ian Murray chessqld@optusnet.com.au phone 3411 3445. Bookings need to be confirmed and paid by next Friday 23 December.

 

We are still looking for a couple of paid games enterers for the event. You would need to commit to a four hour shift on the 11 playing days from either 10am to 2pm or 4pm to 8pm. The pay is a modest $300 for the duration.

 

Full details of the event at www.ozchess2006.com. You will be able to watch live games on the top boards in every round in the championship and junior events. Results will be available promptly throughout the event.

 

Gardiner Chess Coaches

 

Gardiner Chess is seeking new coaches in the Ballina, Tweed Heads, Gold Coast and Brisbane regions (of course minimum chess skills are required). If you are interested, please contact Graeme Gardiner at ggardiner@gardinerchess.com or phone 5522 7221. No chess coaching experience required because we provide training and ongoing professional development.

 

Adult Club

 

Adult club at the chess centre recommences on Wednesday 11 January at 7pm after a three week break. Wendy will have a full Wednesday night adult club calendar for 2006 up on our webpage very soon.

 

School Holiday Chess Camps Gold Coast and Brisbane

 

Gardiner Chess will be continuing its usual school holiday chess camps for kids as follows:

• Summer Rapid Chess Tournaments (separate daily morning and afternoon events) Mon to Fri 9 to 13 January 2006 at the Gardiner Chess Centre, 11 Hardys Road Mudgeeraba, Gold Coast
• Gold Coast Chess Camp 9am to 5pm including coaching, tournaments and activities Mon to Fri 16 to 20 January at the centre
• Brisbane Chess Camp 9am to 5pm at the Marymac Centre, 616 Ipswich Road Annerley Mon to Thurs 16 to 19 January

Entry forms via our webpage www.gardinerchess.com or book online or by phone.

 

After-School Chess Term One, 2006

 

After-school chess at the chess centre will recommence on Monday 23 January 2006.

 

Gold Coast Term One, 2006 Junior Masters

 

The term one junior masters and super junior masters will run for 8 Mondays, commencing 6 February.

 

Gold Coast Tin Cup

 

This popular event is now being operated by Peter Bender and Outreach Chess. Entry forms will be mailed in the next few weeks. The tournament is being held at the Sports Pavilion, Somerset College on the weekend of 18/19 February.

 

2006 Myer Tan Australian Chess Grand Prix

 

Brian Jones of Sydney is the organiser of the 2006 Myer Tan Australian Chess Grand Prix. He has organised a fantastic series of 41 Australia wide events with very generous prizes in all divisions. Gardiner Chess is sponsoring the Gold Coast Open which is being run by Peter Bender of Outreach Chess. This will be one of only three top category five events in the Grand Prix, the others being the famous Doeberl Cup and the NSW Open. 

 

Full details at www.chessaustralia.com.au/grandprix/index.cfm

 

Brisbane Young Champions Series 2006

 

At this stage we have had a modest response to our requests for expressions of interest for this event. We have decided to delay introduction of this programme until at least term two.