Hi everyone, the OCA needs more trained Arbiters! To this end we have launched a pilot online seminar for National Arbiters:

Online National Arbiters’ Seminar
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Chief Lecturer: FL Hal Bond
Assistant Lecturer: Omar Shah
Eligibility: Individuals 16 years of age or older who have worked as an Arbiter in at least 2 CFC rated tournaments.
Seminar: 10am – 5pm
Exam: 5pm-7pm. Minimum passing grade: 70 %
Successful participants will be recommended to the CFC for the FIDE NA Title.
A National FIDE Arbiter may be the Chief Arbiter of a FIDE rated event, and allows the title holder to participate in FIDE Arbiter seminars. The next one is scheduled for November 10-12, 2023.

Cost of NA Seminar: $100
Registration: etransfer only to bondhal at hotmail.com