American Chess University Hosts
FIDE Trainers Seminars
WorkShop to Take Place in Conjunction with 2006 US Open
In Oak Brook, IL, Aug 11 - 12, 2006
(NEW YORK, NY) -- American Chess University (ACU) today announced a weekend-long management educational
program for Teachers, Chess Coaches and Trainers who are interested in improving their coaching skills and
receiving FIDE certification. The seminar will be held on Aug. 11 - 12, 2006 in the Doubletree Hotel, Oak
Brook, IL, tel: (630) 472-6000.
Following is the schedule for the FIDE Training Seminar:
Sat., Aug. 11 10:00 – 6:00 AM/PM
Sun., Aug. 12 9:00 – 5:00 AM/PM
Seminar Fee: $350 - does not include applicable FIDE certification fees (FIDE Instructor: 100 Euros;
FIDE Trainer: 250 Euros; FIDE Senior Trainer: 500 Euros). Training Seminars are conducted on behalf
of FIDE and seminar fees are the same world-wide. Any U.S. Chess Federation (USCF) Club or affiliate
interested in hosting a FIDE Training Seminar are encouraged to contact the ACU office at
info@americanchessuniversity.com.
Those interested in registering for the Illinois event can send a completed registration form
available at
http://www.americanchessuniversity.com/seminars/trainer_registration/
and check payable to American Chess University to:
American Chess University
20 Katie Court
East Hanover, NJ 07936
About American Chess University
ACU has created an intensive workshop designed for chess instructors and trainers. The
course makes use of best practices in educational management and sports training as presented by
leading FIDE Senior Trainers and specialists in education. The value and influence of FIDE chess
Trainers and Instructors has increased enormously in the world-wide communication, economy,
management and politics. The American Chess University enthusiastically joins the high standards
of the Berlin FIDE Academy and other FIDE Academics world-wide. Our goal is to enable participants
to fulfill widespread tasks of chess.
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The United States Chess Federation (USCF), founded in 1939, serves as the governing
body for chess in the United States and is now headquartered in Crossville, Tennessee.
USCF is devoted to extending the role of chess in American society. It promotes the
study and knowledge of the game of chess, for its own sake as an art and enjoyment,
and as a means for the improvement of society. The USCF is a not-for-profit membership
organization with over 80,000 members. For additional information on the USCF see:
http://www.uschess.org.
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