IASCA to Host TD Workshop

IASCA will be hosting a TD Workshop on Friday, September, 9, from 1 to 4 pm at the Iowa State Memorial Union's Campanile Room (2229 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50011). This workshop is the afternoon prior to the Iowa Open, Reserve, and RBO. The workshop is free and a complimentary lunch will be offered at noon. We do ask that you register online so that we may provide training materials in advance and to get a headcount for lunch.

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This workshop will be presented by Iowa Senior and National Tournament Directors. It is intended for people interested in becoming a TD or already USCF Club or Local TD.

AGENDA

September 2, 2022

1 pm - 4 pm, Lunch is served at noon

ISU Memorial Union

Campanile Room

US Chess Website Tools

• US Chess Online Rulebook

• TD Resource Page

• The Role of the Affiliate

• TLAs

• Email Blasts

• Authorized TDs

• Tournament Rating Reports

• Rating Supplements

• Processing US Chess Memberships

Tournament Pairing Software (WinTD)

• Setting up the Tournament

• Installing the Rating Supplement

• Importing the WinTD File

• Pairings

• Tournament Reports

• Making the US Chess Rating Report

Following completion of the class, participants will be offered the opportunity to work with the TD staff of the Iowa Open. and potential future tournaments. Participants will also be offered a discount rate on WinTD, the Tournament Pairing Software that will be used in the class.

Please contact James Hodina at james.hodina@chessiniowa.org with any questions.