Post by arf on Jan 3, 2010 8:42:59 GMT
Fixtures published
After much delay, primarily due to the late publication of the grading list affecting SCCU Counties decision on which teams to enter, I am pleased to announce the Open fixtures for the forthcoming SCCU cycle.
As usual the fixtures are a reverse of last so this cycle sees Middlesex play 3 away and 2 home matches.
Schedule:
Oct 10th 2009 Sussex (Away) - Hassocks
Nov 7th 2009 Essex (Away) - Wanstead
Jan 9th 2010 Herts (Home) - Exmouth Arms
Feb 6 2010 Surrey (Away) - Ashtead
*Mar 6 2010 Kent (Home) - Middlesex Street Community Centre
*Note: The venue for the Kent match is changed due to a double booking at the Exmouth Arms. The match is relocated to Metropolitan Chess Club's venue in Middlesex Street.
www.sccu.ndo.co.uk/fixt.htm
The schedule is a curious one since whereas last season saw us start with the SCCU heavyweights Surrey and Kent, this year sees us finish the SCCU cycle against them so if we can get off to a flying start we must be seen as genuine contenders for lifting the SCCU title. Anyway let's not get ahead of ourselves.
Notwithstanding the prospects of winning the SCCU title this is the team's third year back in competition and previous cycles have seen us reach the final and lose a tight semi-final to Lancashire. Since this is our third year back let's see if there is any truth to the adage:
Third time lucky!
If you're not superstitious let's just see if we can win the title and in turn break the grip the NCCU seem to have established on the Open Team Trophy!