Qualifications for the Award of ECF Arbiter and ECF Senior Arbiter Titles

Regulations

The regulations for the appointment of ECF Arbiters and ECF Senior Arbiters are set out in “ECF Regulation No 3 The Arbiters and Coaches Regulations”. ECF Arbiters and Senior Arbiters must comply with the requirements set out therein in addition to training and qualification requirements set out below.

After satisfactory completion of such enquiries as the ECF Chief Arbiter deems necessary, he shall put forward the name of the applicant for the title of ECF Arbiter/Senior Arbiter to the ECF Board via the Director of Home Chess for ratification.

Required Qualifications for Arbiters of the English Chess Federation

Responsibility for the training of arbiters in England has been assumed by the Chess Arbiters’ Association (CAA). To become an ECF Arbiter an applicant must:

1. Pass a formal test (the syllabus of which will be set by the CAA);
2. Gain practical experience and work to the satisfaction of at least two ECF Arbiters, one of whom must be an ECF Senior Arbiter.

When these conditions have been met the test result and the written report of the two Arbiters must be sent to the ECF Chief Arbiter.

The title of Arbiter will be valid for three years, subject to compliance with the appropriate ECF Regulations (see above).

From time to time the ECF will seek information about the competence and activity of Chess Arbiters. The validity of the title may be extended for a further period of three years, or the Arbiter may be required to re-take the formal test (item 1) or satisfy experienced arbiters that his or her work is still up to standard (item 2).

Qualifications for Senior Arbiters of the English Chess Federation

The title of ECF Senior Arbiter will be awarded to Arbiters of particular experience and is not restricted to residents of England. No examination is required, but any nomination must be supported by at least three Senior Arbiters and agreed by the ECF Chief Arbiter. This title is held for life, subject to compliance with the appropriate ECF Regulations (see above).

Existing BCF Arbiters and BCF Senior Arbiters

Note: Existing BCF Arbiters and BCF Senior Arbiters may transfer their titles to ECF titles subject to compliance with the appropriate ECF Regulations (see above).