Play chess for Middlesex! / MCCA for chess players

Please complete and submit this form if you wish to be considered for selection to play for Middlesex. You may also use the form to update the information we already have about you.

Forename *

Surname *

Email address *

Mobile phone number *

Postcode

Date of birth if under 18 (or reply "N/A") *

Parent's name if you are under 18 (or reply "N/A") *

Please read the information below before completing the next question.

Eligibility to play for a County

During any one season (September to August) a player can only represent one county in competition (this may be a different county in online competition). ECF membership (minimum bronze level for over-the-board and Supporter level for online) is required as games are ECF rated. A player must be associated with a county in one of the following ways to be eligible to play for that county:

(i) Birth in that county.

(ii) Five years’ domicile in that county at any time.

(iii) Two months’ immediate previous and present membership of a club either in or affiliated to that County.

(iv) One month’s immediately previous and present domicile in that County.

(v) Present attendance as a student at a school, college or university in that County.

When completing the next question, please note that Middlesex comprises Barnet, Brent, Camden, City of London, Ealing, Enfield, Hackney, Hammersmith and Fulham, Haringey, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Richmond on Thames, Tower Hamlets, and Westminster.

Your connection with Middlesex: please tick all that apply *

I was born in Middlesex
I live in Middlesex now and have done for at least one month
I have lived in Middlesex for five years or more in the past
I'm a member of a chess club in Middlesex and have been for at least two months
I currently attend as a student at a school, college or university in Middlesex
None of the above apply to me

Please name any chess club(s) you belong to

How would you like to be involved? Tick all that apply *

As a player
As a captain or vice-captain
As a helper at matches (subject to playing requirements if selected)

To answer the next two questions, find your ECF rating (OTB, Standard) and ECF Code here:

ECF Rating System (englishchess.org.uk)

ECF standard rating (OTB)

ECF Code

County matches are not FIDE-rated, but your FIDE standard rating will help us if you have no ECF rating. To answer the next two questions, find your FIDE rating (Std.) here:

FIDE Ratings and Statistics

Click on your name in the search results to see your FIDE ID.

FIDE standard rating

FIDE ID

Player's Donation (see next question) is a voluntary payment which we ask county players to pay each time they play in a home match for Middlesex. The guideline figure is currently £5, but you may pay more, less, or nothing: it won't affect your eligibility for selection.

These donations significantly improve our county chess association's financial strength and help us to fulfil our constitutional purpose of fostering chess throughout Middlesex and notably in the SCCU County Championships. We value not only your playing skills but also your financial contributions that are so willingly and generously given.

You may pay Player's Donation in the following ways:

by bank transfer to sort code 12-11-03, account number 00726567 before or after the match
by cash to our Treasurer if present at the match
by cash to a captain

After our last home match of the season the Treasurer will email all players who have paid less than the guideline figure times the home matches they've played in, advising them of the unpaid balance. If you've paid more than guideline x home matches the Treasurer will treat the excess as a donation unless you request a refund before the last home match of the season.

Are you willing (in principle and without obligation) to pay Player's Donation for each home match you play in?

Yes
No (can't afford to pay)
No (don't wish to pay)

Before answering the next question, please read our Privacy Policy here:

Privacy Policy

I have read and accept MCCA's Privacy Policy *

Yes
No

Middlesex County Chess Association has adopted the ECF Safeguarding Policy, which provides at page 31:

Parental Supervision:
Parents/carers/guardians remain responsible for their child when they are attending chess club. Ideally, they
should accompany their child to sessions, remain on the club premises and escort their child home. Any
alternative arrangements made with other responsible adults should be put in writing and must comply with
the guidelines below.
Children under the age of 14 must always be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Older secondary school /teenage players between 14 and 18 must have written permission from a parent or other responsible adult to be allowed to attend the club alone and to travel home alone. Such written permission should be emailed or clearly communicated to the Safeguarding officer in advance of the sessions.
The Club also, where appropriate, welcomes the participation of children in inter-club matches away from the club venue. Parents/other responsible adults remain responsible for their child and any arrangements made.
Ideally, they should accompany their child to away venues and it is advisable that any alternative arrangements concerning transportation or supervising juniors at away venues is put in writing.
Clear arrangements and responsibilities should also apply for any visiting juniors and responsibility for this should be made clear to the visiting team captain.

Will you comply with the ECF Safeguarding Policy, in particular the section quoted above? *

Yes
No
Not applicable

Middlesex County Chess Association (MCCA) may wish to message you from time to time about chess tournaments, county chess and other chess activities organised by or for MCCA. You can withdraw your consent at any time.

Do you consent to receiving such marketing messages?

Yes
No

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