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1 Arbiters & Organisers Commission ARBITERS REGULATIONS Rules for the management of Arbiters & Tournaments in South Africa Effective 1 January P a g e

2 Contents 1. PREFACE 2. QUALIFYING AS AN ARBITER 3. ARBITER GRAND PRIX SYSTEM 4. ARBITER REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 5. SELECTION OF ARBITERS FOR EVENTS 6. LIST OF NATIONAL CAs 7. ARBITERS FOR FOREIGN TOURNAMENTS 8. ARBITER FEES AND REMUNERATION 9. DUTIES OF ARBITERS 10. SELECTION OF BEE AND FEMALE ARBITERS 11. DISCIPLINARY CODE 12. REVIEW OF ARBITERS 13. APPEALS COMMITTEES AT TOURNAMENTS 14. ANNUAL MEETINGS OF ARBITERS 15. FIDE RULES OF CHESS INTERPRETATION 2 P a g e

3 1 Preface 1.1 The South African Arbiters Regulations shall be used in conjunction with the FIDE Laws of Chess as well as the CHESS SA Ratings Regulations for all nationally rated tournaments. Where the Tournament is a FIDE Rated tournament the FIDE Tournament Rules shall apply in addition and where required override these regulations. The following regulations can only be changed by a meeting of the Arbiters at the annual Junior Chess Championship as stipulated in rule 14 following recommendation by the Arbiters & Organisers Commission (AOC). Changes can be made twice per annum mid-year and start of a new year. Any such changes made will be effective with immediate effect. 1.2 Where, during a year it becomes clear that a regulation is ambiguous the Arbiters & Organisers Commission will be allowed to make such changes to the regulations so as to remove any such ambiguity and to determine a date for implementation of any such changes. For tournaments, such changes shall apply to those starting on prescribed future date. 1.3 It is the belief of the AOC that the quality of South African chess players will be improved by improving the quality of the chess tournaments. To achieve this it is necessary to have stronger and more Arbiters and to hold tournaments that meet certain requirements, not only from a number of players or average rating perspective, but also with regards to the standards of the hall and the equipment. For this reason the aim of these regulations are to improve both Arbiters and tournaments held in South Africa. 2 Qualifying as an Arbiter ARBITER TITLES 2.1 As it is acknowledged that substantial development needs to be done to improve the standard of Arbiters in South Africa and as the possibility to provide FIDE Arbiter training is limited, South African Arbiters will continue to be either School Supervisor (SS), Tournament Supervisor (TS), Regional Arbiter (RA), Provincial Arbiter (PA) or National Arbiter (NA). 2.2 To become an Arbiter, an exam, set up and run under the auspices of the AOC, needs to be written and passed. There will be Arbiters courses held annually at the SA Open as well as the SA National Junior Championships. Ad hoc training can be requested from the AOC. 3 P a g e

4 2.3 The following pass rates are required: Qualification Combined minimum for both Laws of Chess and Application of laws Minimum per each section for Laws of Chess and Application of laws Minimum for Tie Break and Pairings SS 60% 50% - TS 70% 60% - RA 80% 70% 70% The required 80% for Laws of Chess and Application of laws needs to be achieved to have the Tie Break and Pairings section marked. 70% pass rate is required for this section. If that is achieved, the student becomes a RA (Regional arbiter). 2.4 After each exam the results of those candidates who passed and at what level will be published on the CHESS SA (AOC) website. NORMS FOR ARBITER TITLES 2.5 After an arbiter has passed their exam, they will have to acquire three additional PA norms at rated events. These events may be regional, provincial or national events. Each norm needs to be submitted together with the other documentation as stipulated in Rule A Chief Arbiter (CA) of a qualifying tournament MAY award a norm to a candidate Arbiter by completing an Award Norm online form. The candidate Arbiter should demonstrate the necessary skill, knowledge & expertise to act as an Arbiter. Where a CA refuses to provide a norm, written reasons for such refusal must be provided. The original form must be handed to the candidate and a copy of this form must be sent to the AOC within 30 days from the date on which the tournament was completed, who will keep a record of all norms awarded. Failure to provide the AOC with the form will negate the norm. Norms must be submitted online. 2.7 As stipulated in rule 2.6 only the CA of a tournament can provide a norm and for purposes of a NA norm, such Arbiter must be a qualified NA, FA or IA. For purposes of a PA norm at least one of the three norms must be signed by a NA, FA or IA. 2.8 The CA for the tournament must complete the official Tournament Report (AOC-05), provide this to each Arbiter achieving a Norm, and submit this to the AOC. The Candidate NA/PA must complete a report on the tournament, and include this to the Norm report. Together they form a completed Norm. 4 P a g e

5 2.9 The norms must be received from at least two different Chief Arbiters. After the submitting the the three PA norms, the RA will apply to the AOC for registration as a PA. The name of the RA, the date of the exam he passed as well as the dates and names of the tournaments where he achieved his norms together with the name of the Chief Arbiter of those events will be published on the CHESS SA website To become a NA, a PA will need to achieve 4 norms at National events. The norms must be received from at least two different Chief Arbiters. After the submission of the four norms the PA will apply to the AOC for registration as a NA. The name of the PA as well as the dates and names of the tournaments where he achieved his norms together with the name of the Chief Arbiter of those events will be published on the CHESS SA website A norm can only be received for the next level. Thus if an arbiter is a PA, they can only get a NA norm Whereas FIDE only caters for one level of National Arbiters for purposes of registration with FIDE, both PA s and NA s will be able to register with FIDE as National Arbiters There is a minimum waiting period of 14 days after the date that the RA exam is written before any norms can be awarded, even if the candidate has been an arbiter at a tournament. After this time, should a candidate be an arbiter at a tournament he can get a PA norm provided the person has passed the exam at an RA level and the both the CA and the RA arbiter of the tournament has completed the necessary forms. This will only happen when there is a delay in the marking of the exams beyond 14 days. TOURNAMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR NORMS PURPOSES 2.14 The following tournaments will qualify for Provincial Arbiter norms: Format Level of Event Certificates (Norms) Swiss National Unlimited Swiss Swiss Round Robin Provincial Regional Regional 1 for each full 50 players 1 for each full 50 players 1 for each full 10 players Rating Time Control Tournament duration 1 Player >= 1800 Minimum 60:60 Minimum of two days and six rounds Any Minimum 60:60 Minimum of five rounds Any Minimum 60:60 Minimum of five rounds Any Minimum 60:60 Minimum of five rounds 5 P a g e

6 2.15 All National Events listed under Rule 3.2 will qualify for National Arbiter norms. MINUMUM AGE FOR ARBITERS 2.16 In order to write the Arbiter s exam a candidate must be 15 or older. In addition, there are minimum age requirements for officiating at certain events or for being Chief Arbiter. These are: For Local, Club, Private or Regional Tournaments, Arbiters will be required to be 15 or older and the Chief Arbiter to be 18 or older on the date the tournament starts For Provincial tournaments, Arbiters will be required to be 16 or older and the Chief Arbiter to be 18 or older on the date the tournament starts For National Tournaments Arbiters will be required to be 18 or older and the Chief Arbiter to be 21 or older on the date the tournament starts. LICENSING FEES FOR ARBITERS 2.17 In December of each year, an Arbiter s licence fee for the following year will be determined. In order for a tournament (event) to be rated, all arbiters officiating at such tournaments (events) must have paid their full licence fee for the current year before the start of that tournament. If a tournament has started without one of the Arbiters being licensed: the tournament (event) will not be rated, all norms awarded will be declared null and void, and no arbiter will receive AGPX points. 3 Arbiter Grand Prix System INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION 3.1 The aim of the Arbiter Grand Prix System (AGPX) is to create an objective system for ranking Arbiters based on their activities, experience and qualifications with the aim of selecting or appointing Arbiters for certain National Events or for official FIDE events outside (or inside) the borders of South Africa to which FIDE has extended an invitation to CHESS SA to nominate South 6 P a g e

7 African Arbiters. It is therefore not applicable to Arbiters who have received a direct invitation or appointment by FIDE for specific FIDE rated events. 3.2 Without limiting the aforementioned, the AGPX will be used to appoint Arbiters for the following National events: South African Closed (Open, Women and Senior) South African Junior Closed South African Junior National Team Championships South African Junior Wild Card Championships (NA norms can be obtained by all arbiters if any player is rated 1350 or above) CHESS SA Inter Regional Team Championships South African Open CHESS SA Club Championships USSA Open USSA Closed CHESS SA Provincial Team Championships South African Women s Open SAPS Individual and Team Championships South African Schools Braille Closed (a.k.a. Top 8 ). 3.3 The AGPX standings as at 2 months before the start of the above tournaments will be used to determine the selected arbiters. This is to allow for the appointment of arbiters at this time so they can make the relevant arrangements. The AGPX will be based on a 12-month period, starting from the previous 12 months when the arbiters are selected. 3.4 An Arbiter will receive an AGPX points for a tournament regardless of where in the world the tournament is hosted, except for the National events listed in 3.2 and that all other requirements as stipulated by these regulations have been complied with. CRITERIA FOR TOURNAMENTS INCLUDED FOR AGPX 3.5 Only tournaments that meet the following criteria will be taken into account when calculating the AGPX of an Arbiter: The tournaments must be either a FIDE and/or CHESSA rated tournament. 7 P a g e

8 3.5.2 For CHESSA rated tournaments: The time control must be at least 60/60 except in age groups below and including u10 or development sections (where at least 75% of the players are unrated) where the time control must be at least 30/ The tournament must have a minimum of 5 rounds (or 4 rounds for disabled chess) All arbiters serving at the tournament must be paid up members of the AOC, for the year in which the tournament takes place, before the start of the tournament Only qualified arbiters (IA, FA, NA, PA, RA, TS & SS)may act in an official capacity at rated tournaments The tournament must have a minimum of 6 players. Where the tournament consists of different sections, each section must have a minimum of 6 players. NUMBER OF ARBITERS PER TOURNAMENT 3.6 International events: Excludes arbiters who have received direct invitations/appointments by FIDE Where CHESS SA (via the AOC) is asked to nominate a certain number of arbiters, the AGPX (at the time) will be used as a guide only (and NOT per ranking order). Only arbiters appearing on the AGPX will be considered. Depending on the event, preference will be given to arbiters with the titles of IA and FA to afford them the opportunity to up their FIDE Arbiter Category and/or achieve an IA norm. 3.7 Unlike the requirement for norms, there is no limitation on the number of Arbiters. There can however only be one CA irrespective of the number of sections, age groups or any other subdivisions. For tournaments with less than 100 players there can be only one DCA and for those tournaments with more players there can be a maximum of two DCA s. All Arbiters must be present for the full duration of the event. This is for the calculation and awarding of AGPX points. 3.8 For National events the LOC can appoint as many arbiters as they want subject to the following regulations. However, any number of arbiters appointed over and above the numbers provided below, must be paid up members, does not have to be on the AGPX list and does not count for norms and AGPX points. 8 P a g e

9 3.9 The minimum number of arbiters to be appointed for the various National events will be the following All arbiters to be appointed as per their AGPX standings unless otherwise stated All titles in brackets indicate the MINIMUM qualification required All arbiters must be in good standing (paid their AOC fees for the year in which the event is held) BEFORE the start of the event (and not during or after) In all events, the LOC is allowed to appoint more arbiters than the numbers given below. However, these extra arbiters do NOT qualify for any norms (FIDE and/or AOC) and are qualified as at least PA (excluding Schools and USSA which may appoint SS or higher) For the criteria below where a host province cannot fulfil the criteria of host arbiters required, the arbiter allocation for outside the host province shall increase until the stipulated number of arbiters are appointed Local : Arbiter from the host PROVINCE Outside : Arbiter NOT from the host PROVINCE Junior National Championships Arbiters Top 50 arbiters on the AGPX to be considered. 9 P a g e South African Closed (Open, Women and Senior) x CA (IA) either Local or Outside x DCA (FA) either Local or Outside (but preference will be given to Local arbiters where possible) CA will be selected by the players. The AOC will provide the players with a list of all active IAs and each player may nominate (mark) 2 candidates who they want to be CA. The person with the most votes is appointed CA. In the event of a tie, the AOC will make the selection (with preference given to a Local IA if possible) The AOC will appoint the DCA. If no suitable candidate is found or available, then the IA with the 2 nd most votes (as per the player votes) will be appointed as DCA If any B-section is hosted AND if it s FIDE rated, then a Local (where

10 possible) NA will be appointed South African Open (only, and NOT incorporating and FIDE events, e.g. Commonwealth) Minimum 4 arbiters (2 Local and 2 Outside) x CA (IA) Local (where possible) x DCA1 (FA) Local x DCA2 (FA) Outside x A (NA). If CA is from Local, then outside. If CA is Outside, then Local If total number of players exceed 200 then 1 extra arbiter per complete 50 players. At least PA. All Local South African Open (incorporating FIDE events, e.g. Commonwealth) x Local x Outside non-rsa arbiter (FA) (to pay own transport). If no such arbiter then the Outside arbiters will increase to 4 BUT the 4 th arbiter will be responsible for 100% of his/her own transport costs x CA (IA) Local (where possible). If not possible then remaining arbiter positions (excluding DCA) will increase by 1 for the Local to keep the 4:3 ratio x DCA (FA) 1 Local, 1 Outside The quota for the remaining arbiters must be 3 x FA and 1 x NA or 2 x FA and 2 x NA Inter Club and Inter Provincial (for each) x CA (FA) Local x DCA (NA) Local. 10 P a g e South African Junior Closed x CA (FA) either Local or Outside x DCA1 (FA) Outside x DCA2 (NA) Local (female where possible) arbiter per FIDE rated section (for FIDE rated section at least qualified as NA) Max 8 arbiters in total.

11 In total (overall) 4 Local (where possible) and 4 Outside All arbiters (excluding CA and DCAs) at least NA LOC may appoint extra arbiters (over and above 8) but must be qualified minimum as a PA and only 1 arbiter per 50 players more than 400 allowed. Such arbiters will not qualify for any norms (FIDE and AOC) Braille Closed x CA (PA) Local South African Women s Open Female arbiters only (where possible) x CA (FA) either Local or Outside (preference given to Local) and MUST be female x DCA (PA) Local USSA Open x CA (FA) Local (where possible) x DCA1 (PA) Local x DCA2 (PA) (selected by USSA and can be either Local or Outside) At least 2 more arbiters (either Local or Outside) of which one must be PA and all others at least SS South African Schools x CA (FA) Local (where possible) x DCA1 (NA) Local x DCA2 (NA) Outside As many other arbiters, either Local or Outside, and qualified as SS or higher South African Police Championships (SAPS) (Individual & Team) x CA (NA) Local x DCA (PA) Local. APPOINTMENT PROCEDURE For all National tournaments, and where the AOC appoints the arbiters, the procedure for appointment will be the following: 3.10 The top 50 arbiters (for SAJCC) or top 30 arbiters (all other national events) appearing on the 11 P a g e

12 AGPX will be contacted and asked if they are willing to serve (this includes contacting arbiters via or asking them to complete an online application form). When contacting the arbiters, as much information as possible must be given to assist them to make their decisions (e.g. stipend, accommodation, transport, etc.) All appointments will be made according to the above regulations and based on the responses received An Arbiter will be considered active if he/she has arbitrated in at least 5 tournaments within the selection period used to appoint arbiters for a specific event All tournaments (including National) will count towards activity. However, National tournaments will not count towards AGPX points An Arbiter s AGPX Points will be calculated by summing his/her top 8 AGPX Event Points Arbiters must submit their reports no later than 14 days after the event has ended No penalty points will be applied if an arbiter does not submit his report in time (or not at all). However, arbiters who do submit their reports within the time frame will receive bonus points. WHAT IS AN EVENT 3.17 An event consists of one or more tournaments (sections) regardless of the names assigned to each section Regardless of the number of days over which the event is played, even if some sections are played over a different number of days or even different weekends. TYPE OF EVENTS There are four type of events and defined as follow (listed in the order of importance): 3.19 International Any FIDE advertised event where direct titles for players are awarded. Thus, World, Continental or Zonal events National 12 P a g e

13 Any of the National events listed above. None count towards AGPX points however they do count towards activity Any FIDE rated event (excluding those in 3.19) held outside the borders of RSA. Any arbiter going to such an event (either by appointment, invitation or by himself/herself) must notify the AOC before leaving for the event and supply the AOC, upon his return, with a website link where the results can be obtained, in order for it to count towards AGPX points Any FIDE rated EVENT held inside the borders of RSA (excluding those in 3.19) where at least 10 players participate, the average rating of all the participants is 2200 or more and at least one player is rated 2400 or higher. All ratings refer to FIDE ratings only. Provincial Any event played within the borders of RSA where at least 3 different Provinces are represented (regardless of the number of regions) or at least 2 different Provinces & 3 different Regions and where Teams/Individuals vie for the title of Provincial Champion. The name of the event (and/or Sections) does not necessarily make it a Provincial event, even though the word Provincial appears in the event name. FORMULA Regional All other events not listed in 3.19, 3.20 and To be updated. 4 Arbiters Reporting Requirements 4.1 For purposes of calculating an Arbiter s AGPX the following reporting requirements exist. An A05 (for CA s) and A06 (for all other arbiters must be completed online. Only in exceptional cases will an or fax be accepted. Arbiters who submit their reports no later than 14 days a tournament has ended will receive bonus points. 4.2 The reason for this structure is to ensure that players national ratings are as up to date as possible and to prevent Arbiters who already have six high tournaments of ignoring the requirement. No correspondence will be entered into regarding any late submissions. 13 P a g e

14 4.3 Where an Arbiter fails to submit the necessary Arbiter s report for five or more tournaments or tournament files for a second time over a 24-month rolling period, the Arbiter will not be able to officiate at any rated tournament unless reasons that are satisfactory in the opinion of the AOC, can be provided why such a ban should not be imposed. 4.4 Should a ban be imposed on an Arbiter for a second time in a 5-year period, such Arbiter can be expelled from the AOC for a period not exceeding two years. EVENTS HELD WITHIN THE BORDERS OF SOUTH AFRICA 4.5 The following must be submitted by the CA (if the CA is a RSA arbiter otherwise the highest appointed or qualified RSA Arbiter) NO LATER THAN 14 CALENDAR DAYS after the tournament has ended Tournament file(s) (submitted to the Regional Administrator) Report of the CA (submitted to the AOC). [Form AOC-05] List of Arbiters (names, status, qualification, CHESS SA or FIDE ID). If this list does not clearly state who the CA, DCA and other Arbiters were, ALL Arbiters will be treated as Arbiters (no Arbiter will be given the distinction of CA or DCA) (submitted to the AOC). 4.6 Each appointed Arbiter must submit his report NO LATER THAN 14 CALENDAR DAYS after the tournament has ended (submitted to the AOC). [Form AOC-06] EVENTS HELD OUTSIDE THE BORDERS OF SOUTH AFRICA 4.7 The following must be submitted by the Arbiter NO LATER THAN 14 CALENDAR DAYS after the tournament has ended otherwise the tournament will not count towards AGPX and no correspondence will be entered into for any late submissions Name of the tournament (submitted to AOC) Website link where the tournament can be verified (submitted to AOC) Individual report (submitted to AOC) Status at the event (submitted to AOC). 14 P a g e

15 5 Selection of Arbiters for Events 5.1 For an Arbiter to be considered for selection he must have officiated in at least 5 tournaments over the past 12 months. 5.2 The following should be used as a guide and adhered to as far as possible and where applicable. Where the minimum percentage (%) cannot be applied (adhered to), the remaining Arbiters must be selected from the AGPX as per their rank within the list. 5.3 All appointments will be done by the AOC in conjunction with the LOC and ratified by CHESS SA. 6 Arbiters for Foreign Tournaments 6.1 Arbiters are allowed to informally contact other countries and people in order to apply for Arbiter positions at their events, except for tournaments under the auspices of FIDE. In these cases FIDE will allocate Arbiters to member countries. Where South Africa receives such an allocation, the AOC will nominate those Arbiter(s) that requires the least number of IA norms based on their position on the AGPX, or IA s requiring to upgrade their FIDE Category Status. 6.2 This means that an FA with 3 IA norms will be nominated even if he is below an FA with 1 IA norm on the AGPX ranking. The FA needs to have been an arbiter for at least 5 tournaments in the past 12 months. 6.3 In order to assist with general good governance, the AOC should be CC ed in on all communication with other countries. Where the AOC is aware of more than one Arbiter applying to the same country, the AOC will have the right to interfere and decide who may apply based on the respective Arbiters positions on the AGPX. This will assist in preventing a country being flooded by multiple applications from South African Arbiters. 15 P a g e

16 7 Arbiter Fees & Remuneration 7.1 All Arbiters will be required to pay a licensing fee to the AOC. These fees will be set at the annual meeting of CHESS SA. 7.2 Arbiter will receive one Magnetic name and title badge as a once off. All other arbiters name badges must be bought by the arbiter. 7.3 For national events, the LOC will be responsible for accommodation and meals for the Arbiters. A travel allowance, appropriate to the cost of travel to get to the tournament, for Arbiters not selected from the Province will applicable. The following fee per round of National Events will be payable. RATES APPLICABLE FROM Tournament Chief Arbiter Deputy CA Arbiter SAJCC SA OPEN SA JNR CLOSED SA Adult CLOSED OTHER NATIONALS arbiter is recommended for every 50 players. E.g. 50 players is the CA only, 100 players is CA and DCA, 150 is CA-DCA-A and so on. 7.5 For non national specified events the following fees serve as a guideline for tournaments lasting 2 days or less. For tournaments running over more than 2 days, recommended fees should increase by 50%. IA FA NA PA RA TS/SS R120 R110 R100 R80 R60 R50 16 P a g e

17 7.6 Fees for FIDE titles must be paid into the Chess SA account, so that CHESS SA can manage all fees for arbiter titles. AOC will not manage any issues or deal with any costs for Fide titles. 8 Duties of Arbiters The arbiter is responsible for the following: 8.1 Apply the Fide Rules in all tournaments 8.2 Ensure you are up to date with the latest rules 8.3 Be fair and objective in your rulings 8.4 Complete A05 / A06 forms online on the Chessa website 8.5 Entry form is correct G4 is stated if applicable, Tie break system to be used is shown, rounds and playing time clear, default time. 8.6 Venue is of decent standard lighting, toilets, emergency exit, smoking place, safe. 8.7 Tables and chairs are suitable for players (can be school chairs for U8/U10/U12 etc.). But decent chairs for adults. There is enough space is enough for boards, clocks and notation books. 8.8 Boards and pieces set correctly and tables numbered clearly. 8.9 Clocks positioned correctly and set according to time control Draws done on computer system and run efficiently (not necessarily by the arbiter), but must have knowledge of the program to help Draws published in visible places and on time Place to collect (and check) results CA to ensure there are sufficient arbiters, correctly qualified and paid up members. 9 Growth of BEE and Female arbiters To be updated. 17 P a g e

18 10 Disciplinary Code 10.1 No Arbiter may bring the game of Chess, CHESS SA or the AOC into disrepute. This does not prevent Arbiters from disagreeing with these bodies, but requires Arbiters to maintain a level of professionalism at all times. Failure to adhere to such standards can lead to expulsion from the AOC for a period not exceeding two years If an Arbiter is found guilty of gross negligence during a tournament or of manipulation of results or pairings at a tournament, such Arbiter can be expelled from the AOC for a period not exceeding five years If it is found that an Arbiter regularly makes decisions that are not sound in law, such Arbiter can be required to rewrite the Arbiter s exam. If the Arbiter does not pass such an exam within six months from notification of such requirement, the Arbiter will be suspended until such exam has been successfully completed Where a complaint is lodged against an Arbiter which could lead to an expulsion or suspension, the AOC will determine whether there is a prima facie case to answer. If the AOC believes there is a prima facie case to answer, the Chairperson of the AOC will appoint three independent arbiters not on the AOC to decide on the matter. They will be entitled to decide on the procedures to be followed. An Arbiter that feels that he was wronged by the decision or the process can appeal to the Legal and Appeals Board of Chess SA. 11 Review of Arbiters 11.1 To ensure that Arbiters provide a professional quality of service at events that they are appointed, a panel of Arbiters consisting of all International Arbiters and National CA s will be created to review any complaints against Arbiters at events based on either their decisions or their conduct. In reviewing such Arbiters the panel will review submissions from all parties involved including the Chief Arbiter of the event. The panel will be able to recommend a warning, a penalty of AGPX points or for serious offences to suspend such Arbiter. Such penalty will be implemented after ratification by the AOC. 18 P a g e

19 12 Appeals Committees at Tournaments 12.1 All rated tournaments should have an appeals committee consisting of at least three members, one of which should be the CA. The names of the members should be published before the end of the first round. At least one, but preferably both other members should not be acting Arbiters at the event. Where the CA is himself the subject of the appeal and there are less than three remaining members on the committee, an additional member must be co-opted. Members should have a working knowledge of the laws of chess and where possible an understanding of the natural rules of justice Before a decision on an appeal is made the position of both parties to the incident as well as the affected Arbiter should be heard. As the Arbiter was the one at the table, the decision of the Arbiter should not be overturned purely because the appeals committee would have come to a different decision, but only where the decision made by the Arbiter is clearly incorrect The appeals committee should hear and decide on a matter as quickly as possible without affecting the justice of the decision in order to limit the impact on the tournament. 13 Annual Meetings of Arbiters 13.1 As the South African Junior Nationals are the South African event requiring the most Arbiters, an Arbiters meeting will be held every year during this tournament. At this meeting issues pertinent to Arbiters and tournaments in South Africa shall be discussed and the regulations to be implemented from the 1st of July of that year will be approved for ratification by CHESS SA Arbiters who are not present are allowed to provide the Chairman or another Arbiter present with a proxy to vote on his behalf. Such proxy could give the Arbiter instructions on how to vote or leave the vote to the discretion of such Arbiter It is not in the scope of this meeting to elect the AOC or to discuss and approve its finances as this falls within the ambit of CHESS SA. 19 P a g e

20 14 FIDE Rules of Chess Interpretation 14.1 Where there is ambiguity in or discretion provided by the FIDE Rules of Chess, the AOC may provide guidelines with regards to the manner in which the rules are to be interpreted or any such discretion be exercised. The aim of such guidelines is to provide certainty within the CHESS SA fraternity on how the rules will be applied at tournaments within South Africa. 20 P a g e

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