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Last update: Friday June 3, 2005 9:44

February Grading Progress Statement

Last month, I stated that I expected that the Grading Team would complete work on the Master List by the end of January. Unfortunately, we have not been running to time and I now expect that by the end of the month you should receive an updated CD-ROM containing:

a) The Updated Master List;
b) Data-checking program for submission files (including associated documentation);
c) Updated documentation defining the format for submission files;
d) Updated version of Congress program;
e) Updated version of League program;
f) General Instructions, etc.

The data-checking program is currently under beta testing and the documentation format is currently under review. I can send these out by e-mail in advance of the CD-ROM for anyone that wants a preview.

The production of the Master List confirms the feasibility of using the hybrid system for central Grading computation. Finally, we have cleared the backlog of new player requests, if anyone thinks that they have any long-standing requests for players or event codes would they please contact me.

Chris Majer Acting Director of Grading 12/02/01