1. Objective: To educate and certify Trainers and Chess-Teachers on an international basis. This FIDE Trainers Seminar for FIDE Trainer Titles Diploma is approved by FIDE and the FIDE Trainers Commission (TRG). The seminar is co-organised by the CACDEC, the FIDE Trainers Commission (TRG) and the Chess South Africa (CSAF).

2. Dates: 26th to 29th July 2010.

3. Location: Johannesburg, South Africa (Olympic Committee Offices - SASCOC).

4. Participants - Qualification / Professional Skills Requirements:

FIDE/TRG will award the following titles, according to the approved TRG Guide:

1.2. Titles’ Descriptions / Requirements / Awards:

1.2.3. FIDE Instructor (FI)

1.2.3.1. Scope / Mission:
a. Raised the competitive standard of national youth players to an international level.
b. National examiner.
c. Trained players with rating below 2000.

1.2.3.2. Qualification / Professional Skills Requirements:
a. Proof of National Trainer education and recommendation for participation by the National Federation.
b. Proof of at least 2 years activity as a Trainer.
c. Achieved a career top FIDE or National ELO rating of 2000 (strength).
d. TRG seminar Norm.

1.2.3.3. Title Award:
a. By successful participation in a TRG Seminar.

1.2.4. National Instructor (NI)

1.2.4.1. Scope / Mission:
a. Raised the level of competitive chess players to a national level standard.
b. Instructed/trained players with rating up to 1700.
c. School teacher.

1.2.4.2. Qualification / Professional Skills Requirements:
a. Minimum two years experience as Developmental Instructor (level).
b. Achieved a career top FIDE or National ELO rating of 1700 (strength).
c. Trainees have minimum top-10 placing in recognized national level competitions.
d. TRG seminar Norm.

1.2.4.3. Title Award:
a. By successful participation in a TRG Seminar.

1.2.5. Developmental Instructor (DI)

1.2.5.1. Scope / Mission:
a. Spread the love for chess among children and methodically bring them to a competitive level.
b. Instructions for Beginners, Elementary, Intermediate and Recreational level players.
c. School teacher.

1.2.5.2. Qualification / Professional Skills Requirements:
a. Knows the FIDE Laws of Chess (Basic Rules of Play and Competition Rules).
b. Achieved a career top FIDE or National ELO rating of 1400 (strength).
c. TRG seminar Norm.

1.2.5.3. Title Award:
a. By successful participation in a TRG Seminar. 5. Number of Participants: Maximum of 30 Trainers based on first-come first-serve basis.


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