TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
Junior Arbiter Training and Certification Course
Training: 20 November 2026 · Examination: 27 November 2026
Singapore Weiqi Association will organise a course on competition rules and practical arbiter skills for local Weiqi events. Training will be conducted in Mandarin. Examination papers will be available in Chinese and English.
Course details
Payment details
Select your classification by competition experience or membership.
S$20
More than 12 competitions officiated. May skip junior-level training and sit the examination.
S$40
7 to 12 competitions officiated. Attend training and pass the examination.
S$60
Standard member fee. Attend training and pass the examination.
S$120
Standard non-member fee. Attend training and pass the examination.
Arbiter experience is subject to verification by Singapore Weiqi Association.
What the course covers
- Competition rules, game completion, results, counting and timekeeping.
- Arbiter duties, event preparation and supervision of games.
- Rule violations, disputes and common situations in youth competitions.
- Tournament formats, pairings, results and basic ranking calculations.
- Game clocks, arbiter records, professional conduct, case discussions and practical exercises.
Participants who pass the training and examination will receive a Junior Arbiter Certificate from Singapore Weiqi Association.
The notice describes a proposed requirement for arbiters serving at future events organised by Singapore Weiqi Association to hold a valid arbiter certificate recognised by the Association. This is a proposal, not a current requirement.
Register for the course
Review the eligibility and fee category that applies to you, then submit the registration form by 13 November 2026, 11.59pm.