Arbiter’s Checklist Download form
The following is a checklist for arbiters. It suggests what equipment should be brought to an event and the tasks that should be carried out during and immediately after the event. A trainee arbiter should also seek a report from the arbiter supervising him or her. Similarly the Chief Arbiter may be asked to write a report on the Tournament Director if that person is seeking an International Organiser norm.
Before the event.
Checklist of things to take or are being supplied by the Tournament Director (see optional list)
Necessary |
| Optional |
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Copy of Laws of Chess |
| Blutack/Sellotape/drawing pins |
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Pairing Rules/APA/Jamboree pairings (as appropriate) |
| Pairing Cards |
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Roundsheets |
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Pens (Red, Black, Green) |
| Result slips |
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Marker Pens |
| Scoresheets |
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Correction fluid/tape |
| Wallcharts |
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Clipboard (time scrambles) |
| Table numbers |
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Highlighters |
| Draw boards |
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Grading/rating list |
| Draw/sorting Tray |
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| Computer with appropriate software |
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| Printer (spare toner/ink) |
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| Extension Cable/leads |
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| Paper/Card |
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| Rubber bands |
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| Stickers/labels |
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| Basic First Aid Kit |
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Things to do at the event
Initially |
| During round |
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Check for byes from entry forms |
| Check clocks |
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Confirm time controls |
| Update results |
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Familiarise yourself with clock being used |
| Update charts |
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Patrol playing area |
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Make sure players have best use of space and lighting |
| Check noise levels |
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Ensure sets facing in correct direction, usually with clock on Black’s right. |
| Check temperature |
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Before each round |
| Check lighting/sun (switch on lights/ close curtains, etc) |
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Remove any byes and do pairing |
| Watch for and observe time scrambles |
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Produce pairing sheet |
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Put out scoresheets |
| Update grading data |
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Put out result slips |
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Set/check clocks |
| Make sure players are recording |
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Arrange name cards/flags if used |
| After last game |
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Ensure sets still facing in correct way | Produce prizelist |
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At start of round |
| Complete grading info |
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Ensure all clocks are started |
| Finalise charts |
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Check for missing players |
| Reports |
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