CAUP to conduct chess arbiters’ seminar in Cebu

CEBU, Philippines - The Chess Arbiters Union of the Philippines (CAUP) will conduct its first Chess Arbiters' Seminar for this year set on July10-12 at  University of San Carlos (USC)-North Campus along General Maxilom Avenue, this city.

CAUP is an aggrupation of Filipino chess players who are holders of titles of International Arbiter, FIDE Arbiter, National Arbiter, Regional Arbiter and Club Arbiter. It is duly recognized and accredited by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) to officiate in tournaments and conduct arbitration seminars nationwide. 

The group, whose members are mostly chess masters and strong club players, also perform, on special occasions, chess clinics for beginners, intermediate and advance young players who wish to be more competitive in this famous European boardgame.

CAUP is spearheading such activity in line with the DepEd Memorandum Circular dated January 8, 2013, mandating the inclusion of chess as one of the elective subjects  in the Edukasyon sa Pagpapalakas ng Katawan to promote the development of higher order thinking skills and values among Grade 3 to 6 students and in the Physical Education classes of those in high school.

In light of this, CAUP secretary-general Hermilo S. Samaniego is inviting all schools in Cebu to send participants to the three-day event. It is intended not only for public and private school teachers but also for professionals, chess coaches and players.

The facilitators in the seminar will be International Arbiter Gene Poliarco and other known chess personalities who will cover topics on FIDE Laws of Chess, Regulations for Swiss System Tournaments,  FIDE Rating System, Manual Pairing System, and other related matters such as tie-breaks, time controls and norms.

Participation fee is pegged at P2,000 inclusive of handouts, certificates, snacks and seminar ID. 

Since it envisions to produce quality chess arbiters of world standards, CAUP is limiting the number of participants to only 40 on a first-come, first-served basis.

For registration and further information, one may e-mail [email protected] or contact FIDE Arbiter Felix Poloyapoy, Jr. at 0933-6642958) or NA Alexander Dinoy at 0922-8288510). (FREEMAN)