Questions and Answers

Question:
Is there a deadline for player to commit their trip to Vietnam?
- posted by Jay (jay.zhao@ubc.ca) - July 28, 2008 11:00 AM

Answer:
A first place winner is requested to commit by Aug 5th. This lets time for a second place to organize flights etc. All payments needed by the champions must be made to the CFC office by Aug 12th. Second and Third place must confirm and make all payments to the CFC by August 12th.
- replied by Ellen (ellennadeau@yahoo.ca) - July 28, 2008 11:46 AM

Question:
Should we seek personal sponsorship for funding?
- posted by Anonymous - July 29, 2008 1:04 PM

Answer:
It's a big problem, sponsorship. It may take 1-2 years before a company will be comfortable to sponsor us. I am trying my best to make this happen as quickly as possible (maybe even by the end of the summer). The good news is that kids are easy for a company to sponsor directly.

There are 2 ways for you to go. First, you can approach companies directly or with the help of Youth Coordinator Ellen Nadeau. Talk to her before you approach a specific company. You need to be prepared with a description of what you are doing; and a budget - a list of the expenses for the trip, with the total cost. It helps if you can say something like "It will cost me $3,000 to go, and we are asking you for $1,000." Companies don't like to pay for the whole thing.

Second, ask for a referral. The best place to start is with your local politicians. Meet with your city councillor; your member of the Ontario Legistlature; and you federal Member of Parliament. There are probably no government funds available. But they can REFER you to companies who might be able to help you. Referrals are important - it means the person you ask is hearing about you from a friend.

Good luck with your search for sponsorship!
- replied by David - July 29, 2008 1:05 PM

Question:
Will there be a hotel discount?

Answer:
YES!!! the Organizer confirmed that by wiring our payment the 13th of August we can have the 5% discount on Hotel Costs.

All Players and accompanying persons must have their payments to the CFC office by Aug 12th. Credit Card number over the phone or email are acceptable.

You must let ME know what day of arrival and departure so I can calculate hotel costs, confirm with each of you and send the information to the Office.
- replied by Ellen (ellennadeau@yahoo.ca) - July 29, 2008 7:03 PM

Question:
Who will pay for the FIDE costs?

Answer:
FIDE registration fees: Bob Gillanders, the executive director has stated that the 1st place winners will be paid for. All others must pay at the same time as they pay for the Hotel.
- replied by Ellen (ellennadeau@yahoo.ca) - July 29, 2008 7:03 PM

Question:
When will flights be reimbursed?

Answer:
I realize it may be tight for some families but the best method we (the CEO at the office and me) could establish was to reimburse Champions airfare in October when they are confirmed as arrived in Vietnam. This way, if there are cancellations,illnesses....there will be no need to change money back and forth. I believe it can be credited to credit cards or a check sent and Bob has assured me these payments will happen in October.
- replied by Ellen (ellennadeau@yahoo.ca) - July 29, 2008 7:03 PM

Question:
What is the Organizers Fee?

Answer:
Organizers Fee of 100 Euros: All players and accompanying persons must pay this up front by Aug 12th. This is non-reimbursable should someone not go on the trip. If anyone waits until after August 12 to register there is a 200 Euros Organizer Cost.
- replied by Ellen (ellennadeau@yahoo.ca) - July 29, 2008 7:03 PM

Question:
Will charitable tax receipts be issued?

Answer:
The CFC can give charitable tax receipts to sponsors who donate to the Canadian Team. If the money is given to one specific team member, they can not furnish a tax receipt.
- replied by Ellen (ellennadeau@yahoo.ca) - July 29, 2008 7:03 PM

Question:
Are there free shuttles to the playing venue from the hotels?

Answer:
I can't find it on the site, but hope to have an answer from the organizer soon. If someone else knows please contact me.
- replied by Ellen (ellennadeau@yahoo.ca) - July 29, 2008 7:03 PM

Question:
I was told by a parent that it costs $79 to get a Visa for Vietnam through the Ottawa Embassy?

Answer:
This could avoid potential lines and confusion of getting it at the airport upon landing but it does cost a bit more. At the Airport, with an official letter supplied by the organzers, it costs 23 Euros. I'll let each participant decide how they want to do it.

Does anyone know if people traveling on Chinese Passports need Visas?
- replied by Ellen (ellennadeau@yahoo.ca) - July 29, 2008 7:03 PM