Paul McKeown wrote: ↑Mon Aug 02, 2021 11:42 pm
Thanks, David.
So, for an arbiter with a FIDE nationality of ENG, they must progress as follows:
- Pass the ECF Arbiters Exam, becoming an ECF Level 1 Arbiter
- Pass the FIDE Arbiters Exam
- Get the norms for an ECF Level 2 Arbiter, becoming a Level 2 Arbiter
- Get the norms for a FIDE Arbiter, becoming a FIDE Arbiter
Is that right?
With presumably further complications on the route to becoming an IA?
Whereas, myself, having a FIDE nationality of IRL, I could omit the requirement of becoming an ECF Level 2 Arbiter?
Can you tell me, what does becoming a Level 2 Arbiter qualify one to do that becoming a Level 1 Arbiter doesn't?
Paul, I am sorry that I neglected to reply to this.
I think that what you say is essentially correct, but that your second and third bullet points can be achieved in either order.
However, I am not the ECF officer responsible, nor indeed an ECF Officer at all. The person who is responsible is Alan Atkinson, the ECF Manager of Arbiters, so I suggest that you discuss your points with him, in particular your final question.
I understand that you will have the opportunity to do that in the very near future. Somewhat off topic, but I'd like to wish everyone involved with the Northumbria Masters a successful few days, whatever their role. It looks as though it will be a tremendous event.