US Chess has entered into partnership with the U.S. Center for SafeSport, a Congressionally chartered organization that is dedicated exclusively to ending sexual, physical, and emotional abuse on behalf of athletes everywhere. It was established in 2017 to help abuse prevention, education, and accountability take root in every sport covered by the U.S. Olympic movement. The U.S. Center for SafeSport makes its training and education resources available to other organizations outside of the Olympic movement.
US Chess now requires all US Chess-certified Tournament Directors (TDs) to complete the authorized core training from the U.S. Center for SafeSport by June 1, 2024 before they can become or remain certified by US Chess.
Annual refresher training will be required to continue their certification. This policy applies to persons who already hold Tournament Director credentials and those seeking certification.
According to the U.S. Center for SafeSport, “the core training offers a comprehensive 90-minute overview of facts, principles, and strategies to help you provide safe and positive sport environments.
Credentials
US Safesport Trained
Pursuant to recent requirements by the U.S. Chess Federation, Scott County Chess Club founder and coordinator Chris Baker completed the mandatory 90 minute training course offered by the U.S. Center for Safesport. Training was completed on February 20, 2024.
Mandatory Reporting Training
Scott County Chess Club founder and coordinator Chris Baker completed additional training on the concepts of Understanding Mandatory Reporting, 90 minute training course offered by the U.S. Center for Safesport. This training was completed on March 1, 2024.