Are you an ECF Centre of Excellence? You can obtain recognition by the ECF for work done for chess, and particularly junior chess, in the shires.
Qualifying criteria – any or all of the following
1) A proven track record as a junior club or, in the case of a school, proven regular participation in events such as EPSCA, National Schools or the Junior 4NCL
2) A history of regular tournaments and/or coaching sessions for youngsters
3) A regular meeting time each week at a regular meeting place
4) All coaches and officials CRB-cleared to the satisfaction of the ECF
Please make initial applications to Andrew Martin, ECF Manager of Schools, Junior Clubs & Counties [email]
A list of the current Centres of Excellence can be seen on the map, below
View ECF Centres of Excellence in a larger map