Junior Selection Criteria for the World and European Youth Championships
The Junior Chess Committee wishes to see that players selected for the World Youth and European Youth events are committed and of a suitable strength.
Accordingly:
Players who refuse selection for the Glorney Gilbert event or all the matches against the English regions without good reason will not be selected for the following World Youth or European Youth Championships. (A pre-booked holiday will not be considered a good reason.)
Players who do not participate in one of the Welsh Junior Championship competitions, without good reason will not be selected for the World or European Youth Championships.
In addition, the Junior Chess Committee has laid down minimum grade qualifications for selection for the World and European Youth Championships.
These are:
Open: Girls
Under 18 – 2000 Under 18 – 1950
Under 16 – 1950 Under 16 – 1880
Under 14 – 1880 Under 14 – 1750
Under 12 – 1750 Under 12 – 1650
Under 10 – 1650 Under 10 – 1500
Under 8 – 1400 Under 8 – 1400
Players will be considered who are above or nearly at these grades at the time of selection.