FIDE Arbiter Seminar - Preston - Sept 2015
Information from Chess Arbiters Association.Introduction
The UK Chess Arbiters Association, in association of the English Chess Federation and Chess Scotland, will be running a FIDE Arbiters Seminar in Preston, England.
Date and Times
Friday 11th to Sunday 13th September 2015| Friday: | 20:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday: | 10:00 - 19:00 |
| Sunday: | 09:30 - 18:30 |
Location and Venue
The Legacy Preston International Hotel, Marsh Lane, Preston, England, PR1 2FY
Seminar Leaders and Organisers
| FIDE Lecturer: | David Welsh IA IO |
| Assistant Lecturer: | Lara Barnes IA IO |
| Observer: | Alex McFarlane IA IO |
| Organiser: | David Clayton |
Fees
Course and all inclusive accommodation - £230 before 30 June, £270 after 30 June- 2 nights’ accommodation (Check in Friday, check out Sunday)
- 2 evening meals (Friday & Saturday)
- 2 hot & cold buffet lunches (Saturday & Sunday)
- tea/coffee/biscuits (Saturday & Sunday)
- FIDE exam fee
- Course Materials
- tea/coffee/biscuits (Saturday & Sunday)
- FIDE exam fee
- Course Materials
Language of the Seminar
The seminar will be given in English
Arbiter Norms and Titles
The Seminar will give FIDE Arbiter norms and titles according to the regulations for the titles for Arbiters.
Successful completion of the course is recognized by the ECF for its Arbiter title.
The exam is of an ‘open book’ nature. Candidates are allowed to refer to notes and the Laws of Chess.
Payment of Fees
If you wish to confirm your place on the seminar, please email David Clayton for payment options.
We require a deposit of £100, before 1 July 2015.
The remaining to be paid by 1 September 2015.
Further Information
Provisional Timetable of the Seminar| Friday | 20.00 - 22.00 | Tournaments/Laws |
| Saturday | 10.00 - 14.00 | Pairings/Duties of an Arbiter/Anti Cheating |
| 14:00 - 15:00 | Lunch | |
| 15.00 - 19.00 | Clocks/Laws/Tie Breaks | |
| Sunday | 09.30 - 13.30 | Pairings/Rating and Norms/Revision |
| 13:30 - 14:30 | Lunch | |
| 14.30 - 18.30 | Exam |