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Last update: Wednesday May 7, 2008 9:36

Advice

Arbiters

ECF Regulation No 3 The Arbiters and Coaches Regulations
ECF Arbiters & Coaches regulations

Qualifications for the Award of ECF Arbiter & ECF Senior Arbiter Titles
Guidelines on how to become an ECF Arbiter/Senior Arbiter

Arbiter Form
Application form to become an ECF Arbiter

ECF Arbiters
Contact details for ECF Arbiters

Chess Clubs

Chess Organisations Applying for Charitable Status
Under new legislation chess organisations, e.g. chess clubs, may now qualify for charitable status

Chess Clubs and Tax
Unincorporated associations are liable for Corporation Tax

Junior Players - Guidance for Parents
Guidance for parents about what to expect and provide for Junior Players

Junior Players - Guidance for Clubs
Guidance for clubs about what to expect and provide for Junior Players

Coaching/Players

ECF Regulation No 3 The Arbiters and Coaches Regulations
ECF Arbiters & Coaches regulations

ECF Accredited Coaches & Players Panel
Contact details for ECF Accredited Coaches & Titled Players

Junior Chess & Schools

ECF Junior Chess Website
International selection, coaching, events and general information for young chess players and their parents.

The School Chess Club
A guide to starting a school chess club, produced in conjunction with the DfES

English Chess Federation Child Protection Policy
Whilst the primary function of the ECF is to promote chess, it recognises its responsibility for the welfare of children and vulnerable adults attending events it organises.

Anti-Bullying Policy
To ensure that pupils learn in a supportive, caring and safe environment without fear of being bullied.

English Primary Schools Chess Association (EPSCA) Qualification Tournaments
“What happens if I don’t qualify at the trial?”

EPSCA Pre-Trial Tournaments 2007\8
Good performances at two or more of the following tournaments will allow players who have not been nominated by their associations to qualify for the England Under 11 trial.

Running Events

Publicising Chess Events
Information on how to publicise your event

Simultaneous Displays
How to set up and organise a simultaneous display

Guidelines on Treatment of Chess Players With Impairments
These guidelines will be used for all ECF events