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FIDE Seminars and WorkshopsThe value and influence of FIDE chess Trainers and Instructors has increased enormously in the worldwide communication, economy, management and politics. The American Chess University enthusiastically joins the high standards of the Berlin FIDE Academy and other FIDE Academics worldwide. Our goal is to enable participants to fulfill widespread tasks of chess. Participants will be awarded the title of either FIDE Trainer or FIDE Instructor if they meet all the FIDE requirements. Both titles will be valid as international coach licenses. Teachers will be the experienced members of the FIDE Trainer Committee. Demonstration lessons/trainer papers will be accepted in the FIDE languages: English, Russian or Spanish. The FIDE Training Seminar will be conducted in the English language. The FIDE License/certification is valid for two years. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS FIDE SEMINAR FIDE INSTRUCTOR The FIDE Instructor certification is only available to members of the US Chess Federation, Canadian Chess Federation and any other national federation in North America. The Continental President Mr. Jorge Vega could grant exception to this requirement. Participants require proof of at least two of years of experience working with children and youth players. Additionally, a minimum of rating of 1800 (USCF or FIDE) is required. FIDE TRAINER For FIDE Trainer certification, proof of national training experience and recommendation for participation by the national federation is required. Participants also must show proof of at least five years of experience as a trainer. A minimum USCF or FIDE rating of 2300 is also necessary. License for FIDE Instructors Certification In order to receive a licensed FIDE Instructor certificate, participants must complete 42 hours of FIDE Trainers Seminars, self-studies, and preparation for a demonstration lesson. License for FIDE Trainer Certification For those seeking FIDE Trainer Certification, professionals must complete 42 hours of participation in FIDE Trainers Seminars, self-studies, and preparation for a demonstration lesson for advance students. After successful graduation from the educational courses, each participant will receive a trainer license as FIDE Instructor. FIDE Trainers will have to submit a written article on chess training. This article must be at least 12 pages in length. Applicants who can demonstrate proof of an early publication (book, brochure, specialized article in a chess journal, etc.) will be exempt of this requirement. Additional Information FIDE will be developing the official Trainer's Manual. This manual will be distributed to all participants who complete the 42 hours training course. Training Seminars are conducted on behalf of FIDE and seminar fees are the same worldwide. FIDE will be notified of the results of the examination. A certificate and a badge will award to the trainer. The badge shall include the photograph of the trainer and license validation. The license shall be valid for a period of two years starting thirty days following the date of the examination. Important notification: Any USCF Club or affiliate interested in hosting a FIDE Training Seminar and American Chess University Course, please contact our office at AMCU@aol.com TRAINING FEES AND REGISTRATION FORM FRONT PAGE The cost for the 30 hours of training is $700 or $350 for each 15-hour training seminar. Cost of FIDE License: Seminar Fee:
$350 - does not include applicable FIDE certification fees (FIDE Instructor: 100 Euros; FIDE Trainer: 250 Euros; FIDE Senior Trainer: 500 Euros) Contact information: email: info@americanchessuniversity.com Phone: (201) 317-4012 Please send registration and check payable to American Chess University at: American Chess University 20 Katie Court East Hanover, NJ 07936 |
