Scotland North megafinal

[AlisonU]

Hi, I was sent information about the chess challenge by my Headteacher as we have chess in the library at lunchtimes. It would be great to join the challenge but with staff shortages and budget restraints travelling to events can be a real issue for our school. Where is the Scotland North megafinal held?

[Amy]

Just to say that the majority of my Megafinal entrants are brought individually by parents - it is unusual for a school to arrange the trip to the Megafinal.

[chesstutor]

Hi Alison, the North Megafinal is usually in Aberdeen and has been run by Paula Eagles, but in most cases the parents bring the pupils.

[JacquiThomas]

I agree with previous comments. The first round the school/club runs & if any of the qualifying pupils decide to play in the Megafinal it should be the responsibility of the parents. If the nearest Megafinal is on a date that isn't suitable they can enter another one. The West of Scotland event is in Airdrie & South/East is in Edinburgh area.

[Emma]

Doing the school round is well worth it in its own right - I've done it without anyone going to the megafinal some years. For those who qualify, you can give them the information for their parents to decide whether or not to take them. I usually put my contact details on that information, so that they can get in touch with me if they want to ask me about it, or want to share transport. I also run the names past the head, as I am just a parent, in case there are any "pupil premium" children - I would hope that in that case they would offer to pay the entry fee.