Before coming to Jamaica, I was asked by FIDE to serve as one of the three arbiters for CARIFTA, led by International Arbiter Russell Smith of Trinidad. The idea was for me to earn a norm towards the FIDE Arbiter title.
On arrival, I was put in charge of the U12 section with about 90 players, while Smith and FIDE Arbiter Bob Wheeler of Jamaica are overseeing the U16 and U20 sections. I'll have to get the exact player count, but it's by far the biggest group that I have ever directed.
This important role has meant that I have to be one of the first to arrive to the venue and one of the last to leave, with very little time in between to watch our Bahamian players' games. Photo opportunities have been scarce too, particularly because photos are only allowed in the first five minutes of play which is when I've just started my own section's play. Now that I've developed a certain protocol with the U12's, and my assistants understand the standards well, I will try to take a few liberties over the final three rounds to capture a few shots and to watch our players' games more closely. I can't make any promises, however. Under 12's are an unpredictable bunch :)
Update: The U12 section has about 95 players in it!
On arrival, I was put in charge of the U12 section with about 90 players, while Smith and FIDE Arbiter Bob Wheeler of Jamaica are overseeing the U16 and U20 sections. I'll have to get the exact player count, but it's by far the biggest group that I have ever directed.
This important role has meant that I have to be one of the first to arrive to the venue and one of the last to leave, with very little time in between to watch our Bahamian players' games. Photo opportunities have been scarce too, particularly because photos are only allowed in the first five minutes of play which is when I've just started my own section's play. Now that I've developed a certain protocol with the U12's, and my assistants understand the standards well, I will try to take a few liberties over the final three rounds to capture a few shots and to watch our players' games more closely. I can't make any promises, however. Under 12's are an unpredictable bunch :)
Update: The U12 section has about 95 players in it!
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