Welcome to the Warrington and District Chess League Homepage.
The aim of the league is to serve the needs of Chess Players in the Warrington and Surrounding areas.
We Currently have four active Divisions catering for all spectrums of the Chess Playing community.
The WDCL also organises three annual Cup Competitions:
- Peninsular Cup
- Kalmar Cup
- Kalmar Shield
Each competition has a different selection criteria and ensures that all Clubs in the League can participate Competitively.
The WDCL also Organises the Richard Furness 500 League.
This is a Grade Point Handicapped League.
New for the 2010-2011 season is the WDCL Fresher's League. This is designed to be an ideal introduction to league chess for new players, and to provide additional variety for our current members.
There are WDCL Clubs all around Warrington, from Northwich to Ormskirk, and from Runcorn to Padgate.
So why not pop down to a local club near you?
See our Clubs Page for More details about WDCL Clubs.
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A message from Clare Furness, Daughter of Richard Furness (Founder of the 400 League)
I am raising funds to help the fight against Motor Neurone Disease, the illness with which my Dad suffered back in 2004.
At the beginning of September I am tackling a 330km cycle between London and Paris, an event which is bringing together 2 things close to my heart:
1) raising money for a charity which supports people such as my Dad and which continues to strive to find a cause and cure for the disease
2) the Tour de France cycle race which my Dad introduced me to around 25 years ago, and which I have enjoyed following ever since.
I feel fortunate to have received the backing of many individuals from the national chess scene over recent months.
With my Dad also being greatly involved with chess at a local level I was wondering whether there may be people within the Warrington League who might like to make a donation to my campaign.
If you could perhaps goto my online fundraising page at justgiving.com/clares-tourdefrance I would be very grateful.
Many thanks,
Clare |
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The minutes from the WDCL 2010 AGM are attached below.
An email was sent recently to all club secretaries requesting nominations for rules committee and disputes committee.
Can clubs please respond quickly to this so we can keep on top of things.
If you haven't received an email (or if your email is now different to the one published in the 2009-2010 League handbook):
please contact me on
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Regards,
Clinton
Hon. Sec. W&DCL
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Ormskirk Chess Club proudly presents the 11th Ormskirk Rapidplay
on
SUNDAY 3RD OCTOBER 2010
at
ORMSKIRK CIVIC HALL
Southport Road, Ormskirk, Lancs
Featuring three 6-round Swiss tournaments
£750 in prize money
MAJOR Restricted to players graded below 171
Main Prizes: £100 £60 £40
MINOR Restricted to players graded below 141
Main Prizes: £100 £60 £40
NOVICES Restricted to players graded below 111
Main Prizes: £100 £60 £40
AT LEAST ONE GRADING PRIZE OF £30 IN EACH SECTION
PRIZES OF £30 EACH FOR CONGRESS'S HIGHEST SCORING:
*** JUNIOR *** *** VETERAN ***
This event is registered with the English Chess Federation
All games will be submitted for grading by the ECF |
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Minutes and reports from WDCL AGM 2009 are attached.
Agenda for WDCL AGM 2010 now available.
Please note:
We currently have two vacant posts:
- Honorary Secretary
- Fixtures Secretary
Any nominations for these vacant positions or if you wish to contend for any other position, please contact the match secretary.
It would be helpful if clubs reviewed the Minutes of the 2009 AGM.
Also review the formation of teams, therefore any issues can be rectified and ensure we have a smooth running AGM.
Agenda Last Updated - 27 May 2010
Agenda Last Updated - 26 Jun 2010 (amended incorrect item numbers (2 instances of 12.2)
Note:
The league will supply a copy of agenda and proposals for each eligible voter, i.e. 1 per team.
Please print off additional copies if you require them.
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Shane Reese of Runcorn Chess Club passed away on Wednesday 23 June 2010, aged 86 years.
He was a very popular figure amongst the chess community and will be sadly missed.
Our condolences go to Jon and all the family. |
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