Tim Runting (GCC Tournament Organiser) and Kim Ellaway (QBA Manager) were forced by the GCCEC to make a decision about the Gold Coast Congress 2021 by today.   The following data considered in making the decision:

• International travel without isolation will not happen till late 2021 if not 2022
• The age group of participants is predominantly over 70
• The GCCEC only allowing 60% of participants in the room space even after special dispensation from the Government to allow more participants than other venues.  This would mean having the same room but with fewer people
• A survey to current participants had over 10% saying that they would not attend regardless, 3.7% would not attend until a vaccine is available and 2.8 sitting on the fence and just waiting.
• Covid-19 has not gone away as yet
• Domestic travel may not be available to its pre-pandemic extent 
• Our sponsors may no longer be able to commit.  
   

The GCCEC has been notified that the QBA WOULD NOT be hosting the 2021 Gold Coast Congress.

Posted in Latest News on August 6, 2020