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It is very easy to join the Union

You can join the Union in a number of ways:

  • sign-up in person at any UCU event or competition
  • join an affiliated club and become a member through the club's membership scheme
  • send your personal details and membership fee by post to the Union's treasurer; contact the Treasurer directly

Membership fees are as follows (membership runs from 1st September to 31st August):

Annual membership: £25

Annual membership for those who are ICU members as well: £15

Annual membership for youngsters: £10

Annual membership for OAPs: £10

Online Payment Methods are available:
  • PayPal 
  • Bank transfer
Contact us if you wish to make an online payment.

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Executive Board

The UCU Executive Board consists of the below members. The Board holds meetings which are also open to any member on request, for details on upcoming meetings please check our upcoming events section.

Position

Member

Chair

Martin Johnston

Secretary

Pat McKillen

Treasurer

Adrian Dornford-Smith

League Controller

Michael Devine

Tournament Director

Edward Khanzharov

Ratings Officer

Robert Lavery

Women’s Development Officer

Leah Worbey

Web Editor/Social Media Officer

Karina Campbell

Youth Development Officer

Neil Gardner

Child Protection Officer Neil Gardner

Funding Officer

Danny Roberts
Trophies Officer Geoff Hindley
UCU Historian David McAlister
ICU Representative
Member without Portfolio

Amol Thoke

Chris Armstrong

Chris Kelly

You can contact the board via email.

News
Standings in the UCU Summer Tournament with 3 weeks to play. With 3 rounds left - we check the current standings of the Summer Tournament and repeat the rules for the last 3 rounds. Sep 03, 2024
September 2024 FIDE NI rating report The 1st September FIDE rating list covers Northern Ireland tournaments that were held over the past 5 weeks and were rat... Sep 02, 2024
Its with fondness we remember William McGrattan who passed just over a year ago. William was a much loved member of Bangor Chess Club - Captaining their A team and a key member of the club for many yea... Sep 01, 2024
Football, Family activities, Live Music, Live Dancing and Chess at EMSONI Festival. We were honoured to be invited to the EMSONI Festival on 3rd August 2024 and enjoyed Chess, fantastic company and conver... Sep 01, 2024
The Annual UCU Summer School took place on August 7th/8th/9th 2024 In the brilliant surrounds of the Ormeau Bowling Club in Ormeau park we had 3 days of chess coaching and fun. With tourn... Aug 31, 2024
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Upcoming Events
Open Day at Bangor Chess Club Sep 14, 2024 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM — Church of Ireland Parish Hall, Groomsport
The Summer Tournament Weds 18th September at Civil Service Pavilion We are into the last weeks of the Summer Tournament. This is the last evening of slow play chess - followed on the last ... Sep 18, 2024 07:30 PM - 10:45 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
FIDE RATED City of Bangor Autumn Blitz 2024 [event 1 of 8 in Gold Coast Blitz Grand Prix 2024/2025] Sep 19, 2024 07:30 PM - 10:00 PM — Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR, Northern Ireland
FIDE RATED Downpatrick Autumn Rapid 2024 Sep 25, 2024 07:15 PM - 10:30 PM — Denvir’s Hotel, 14 English Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6AB, Northern Ireland
The Summer Tournament: Last Week: Prize-Giving and mini Tournament The UCU Summer Tournament is open to all chess players and provides regular competitive chess during the summer months w... Sep 25, 2024 07:30 PM - 10:00 PM — NICS,Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
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