2026 National Arbiter Seminar, Melbourne
National Arbiter under the Australian Federation:
ACF has approved a new process for individuals to obtain their National Arbiter title:
1. Attend an ACF endorsed National Arbiter seminar
2. Must be 16 years of age in order to obtain a National Arbiter License
3. Pass an exam set by the Lecturer at the end of the seminar
Seminar Content:
- Laws of Chess
- Swiss Pairings
- Vega Pairing Software
- Conduct of Players and Arbiters
- Tournaments
- Ratings
- Fair Play
- Exam
Date: Saturday 4th & Saturday 11th July, 2026
Time: Saturdays - 9:00 am to 5 pm
Venue: Glen Waverley Secondary College, O'Sullivan Rd, Glen Waverley VIC 3150
Cost: $100
Capacity: 20 students
Eligibility: Must be 16 years old in order to obtain a National Arbiter license (younger individuals may be allowed to attend the seminar subject to the approval from the Lecturer)
Lecturer: IA Dr Peter Tsai chess@t-s-a-i.com 0419324870
Enquiries: chess@t-s-a-i.com 0419324870