The Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs is in the process of reviewing the Trinidad and Tobago National Sport Policy (NSP). As such the Ministry is seeking feedback of requisite stakeholders to inform the formulation of this paper. Please click on the link below to review the correspondence from the Ministry. Revision of the Trinidad and Tobago SportRead More
Category: Media Releases, Articles & Clips
Overwhelming Support for Della-Marie
The family and friends of Della-Marie Walcott thank all persons who have supported the fund-raiser Curry Q at Hott Shoppe. Due to the overwhelming response, all tickets are sold out. However there are currently two available options for persons who are interested in supporting Della-Marie: Donation to account at Republic Bank Limited: Account number: 180801224831-FriendsRead More
Let’s Rally around Della-Marie Walcott
This is an appeal for all members of the chess community and the general public to come to the assistance of one of our young talented players, Della-Marie Walcott, a 14 yr-old student of St. Joseph’s Convent, Port of Spain. On December 22, 2015 Della-Marie Walcott had to undergo emergency surgery to remove a cystRead More
TTCA /CCA Arbiter Seminar
Summary Details The Trinidad & Tobago Chess Association in collaboration with CCA and under the auspices of FIDE will be hosting a FREE Arbiters Seminar in English, this will give Norms for the FIDE Arbiter title according to the regulations for the titles of Arbiters. (Limited to thirty persons) . This seminar will take place during theRead More
Kasparov to visit Trinidad
The Trinidad and Tobago Chess Association (TTCA) is happy to announce the visit of Garry Kasparov, who is regarded as one of the greatest chess players in the world. Garry shall visit Trinidad on Sunday 29th June, 2014. He is expected to arrive via private jet around 12.00 -1.00 p.m. Mr. Kasparov will be greetedRead More
Chess in Schools Teacher Training Programme
Trinidad and Tobago Chess Association (TTCA) to host Teaching Training seminar for Primary school teachers The Trinidad and Tobago Chess Association, in collaboration with the World Chess Governing Body, FIDE, will host two training seminars targeted to Primary School teachers. The first will be held during the period July 2-4, 2014 at St Madeleine Gov’tRead More
Trinidad Express article: 2 Golds for T&T in CARIFTA Chess
On Saturday April 26, Trinidad Express released an article on Trinidad & Tobago’s golden performance at the 2014 CARIFTA games in Martinique. You may find this article using the link below http://www.trinidadexpress.com/sports/Two-golds-for-TT–in-Carifta-chess-256782671.html
MEDIA RELEASE – November 25, 2013 – Trinidad and Tobago Powers its Way to the Top of Surinamese Open Chess Tournament
MEDIA RELEASE November 25, 2013 Trinidad and Tobago Powers its Way to the Top of Surinamese Open Chess Tournament Trinidad & Tobago has powered its way to the top of the Surinamese Chess Tournaments which form part of the “Serfidensi Chess Celebration”, held in commemoration of Suriname’s Independence. In the Master Class section, National ChampionRead More