AICF is giving certified training to Chess Players/Coaches to get their trainer titles and certificate under AICF to impart chess playing culture at grass root level. The training program will be for 5 days for unrated participants (25-30 hrs of training) and 3 days for rated participants (15 hrs). The fee for undergoing this program will be Rs. 1500 for unrated participants and Rs. 1000 for rated participants.
Personnel undergoing this program should be willing to work under AICF for imparting training at various grass root level projects including Chess in School program for development of the game and an undertaking to be given by participants to this effect.
Personnel interested to take part in this training program are requested to forward the details through your respective state associations before 05/03/2021.
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