The Covid-19 crisis has placed a huge financial strain on the South Australian Chess Association (SACA). On the 15th of March, 2020, the Chess Centre was forced to close due to Federal and State legislation. This closure has meant we have not been able to receive any income through entry fees from over the board tournaments, inter-club, or inter-school matches at the Chess Centre. Whilst we have opened our doors again now to over the board chess and tournaments, the four months of closure has caused financial strain. Despite a helpful rend reduction from our landlord we are still obligated to pay our lease under our 5-year agreement. We anticipate that without any donations our shortfall for the year will be close to the $8,000 mark.
We are therefore appealing to you, as a player and/or supporter of adult and junior chess in South Australia, to help reduce this gap financially and secure the long-term viability of SACA and the Chess Centre for all current and future chess players. The Chess Centre has been operated by SACA in Ranelagh Street for over 30 years and it is an essential component of chess in South Australia for hosting both Adult and Junior events.
To show your support to the Chess Centre, the South Australian Chess Association and the South Australian Junior Chess League in these challenging times, we urge you to please consider a donation of however much you can. All donations will be appreciated and acknowledged by name or anonymously if you prefer.
Please click on the button below that will take you to our page that will explain how to donate and provide a list of all current contributors to this appeal.
