AICF Arbiter Refresher Course for International Arbiters, FIDE Arbiters and Senior National Arbiters
(Except for International Arbiters with Classification of B and above)
It has been decided by AICF that Arbiter Refresher Course is mandatory for all the Arbiters for officiating in FIDE Rated events from 1st April 2018 except for International Arbiters with Classification of B or above.
Arbiters are requested to attend the Refresher Course without fail. No request for waiver for officiating in FIDE Rated events will be entertained after 1st April 2018 for those who have not undergone the refresher course.
Chettinad Public School, Karaikudi has come forward to host this Refresher Course on 10th & 11th February, 2018 (Saturday & Sunday). It is an opportunity for the titled arbiters to update their knowledge with the latest rules and regulations in the game of Chess.
Prof. Anatharam R, International Arbiter from Tamil Nadu and Mr. Swapnil Bansod, International Arbiter from Maharastra will be handling the refresher course.
Venue details: Chettinad Public School,
70E, Madurai Main Road, Managiri,
Karaikudi, Sivagangai District, Tamil Nadu 630307
Dates : 10th & 11st February 2018
The fee for attending the Refresher Course is Rs. 2000/- (Two Thousand Only). The Organising Committee will extend free boarding and lodging at the venue, necessary seminar materials and refreshments during the course.
Arrival and registration: 10th February, 2018 – 9.30 A.M.
Departure : 11th February, 2018 – 6.00 P.M.
Arbiters desirous to attend the Refresher Course are requested to send their application to All India Chess Federation with necessary fees by NEFT to the below mentioned bank account.
AICF Bank details are given below:
Account Name : ALL INDIA CHESS FEDERATION.
Account No : 432 422 331
Bank Name : INDIAN BANK
Branch Name : HARBOUR, No.66, RAJAJI SALAI, CHENNAI-600001
IFSCode : IDIB000H003
Application needs to be forwarded to:
with payment details and scanned copy of registration form. Hard copy of registration forms need to be submitted on the day of Seminar to the Lecturers. Application forms must reach AICF on or before 31st January, 2018.
For further details please contact: Mr. Muralidharan N ( TNSCA Staff)
Phone: 044 – 25384477 / 9790915171
Download Application: APPLICATION FOR REFRESHER COURSE
Karaikudi is about 400 KMs from Chennai towards Rameswaram. The distance between Karaikudi and Rameswaram is about 140 KMs.
CHETTINAD PUBLIC SCHOOL (CPS)
CHETTINAD PUBLIC SCHOOL (CPS) is the first noble initiative of the Chettinadu Educational Trust to fulfill its commitment to bring world class education to the Southern region. CPS is an upcoming institution with aggressive plans for future expansion. Established in 2010 it fulfills the long cherished aspiration of leading educationists of Karaikudi region to have educational facilities at par with international standards in their vicinity. Located in the serene environment at Managiri in Karaikudi, it offers the best of facilities for the holistic development of every child.
Chettinad Public School is supporting Chess in a big way. It has already organized state championships and state level seminar for arbiters. It is also hosting the National Under 11 Chess Championships in July 2018.
| Trains from Chennai | ||||
| S.No | Train | Number | Departure | Arrival |
| 1 | Pallavan Express | 12605 | 15.45 hrs | 23.00 hrs |
| 2 | Rameswaram Express | 22661 | 17.50 hrs | 00.30 hrs |
| 3 | Rameswaram Express | 16101 | 19.15 hrs | 04.30 hrs |