Benefits of being a Member
The membership year of the NSWCA runs from 1st January to 31st December.
- Participation in NSWCA events - NSW Championship and supporting events - City of Sydney Championships - Rapid Chess and Lightning - NSWCA weekend events - Interclub Grade Match competition - National events.
- Rating Service - The rating list is updated 4 times a year, March, June, September and December. All tournament games 15 mins or more per player organised by the NSWCA are included in the ACF rating system.
- Voting rights at the NSWCA Annual General Meeting.
- Support chess and get the satisfaction of supporting a growing national sport! The NSWCA supports national championships and ACF (Australian Chess Federation) participation in international competitions and junior training programs.
Players under 18 years of age are encouraged to join the NSWJCL (which entitles them to play in NSWCA events, as well as NSWJCL events).
HOW TO JOIN THE NSWCA
Joining is easy! Simply follow the instructions on the Membership Form, click here to open.