Originally Posted by Thomas Bishop
As there seem to be far more kids playing chess these days, having kid only events does seem appropriate.
Then some argue that kids gain experience by playing in adult tournaments. However, the reality is that adults are the ones who gain experience since, usually it's the juniors who have a field day when they play vs adults.
Let's face it, the way kids are coached and disciplined by programs offered in Victoria, (I don't know about other States) contributes to their speedy improvement.