Training & Courses
SCF National Training Squads
The SCF National Training Squads includes the following:
- National Junior Squads
- NTP – U20, U16, U12, U10, U8
- NTP – National Squads
The squads’ qualification criteria, training guidelines and selection criteria for SCF sanctioned tournaments are provided in the SCF Selection Guidelines
All applicants should ensure that they fulfil the squads’ qualification criteria listed in the guidelines before applying for the squads.
Registration for Sorting Assessment can be found here.
Individuals who qualify for NJS in eligible events for 2026 can be found below:
NAG 2025: https://tinyurl.com/2025NAGQualification
SCF National Junior Squad
The National Junior Squad consists of the following sections:
- SCF National Junior Development Squad (NJDS)
- SCF National Junior High Performance Intermediate Squad (HPI)
- SCF National Junior High Performance Squad (HP)
The SCF National Junior Squad Trainings are conducted on a four-term based programme. Each term consists of 8 weeks of theory lessons with FIDE rated training tournaments.
SCF will get in touch with students/parents on their eligible levels with instructions on registration.
SCF National Training Programme
The SCF National Training Programme consists of the following:
- National Squads
- Under 20
- Under 16
- Under 12
- Under 10
- Under 8
This year, we are pleased to expand our programme and we now have 5 squads from under 8 to the under 20.
Application for NTP 2026 is now open via https://tinyurl.com/2026NTPApplication
Please refer to the SCF Selection Guidelines for more information.
Entry and registration for the National Squads will be posted in the News section when the application windows are open.