# Free Webinar June 15th: Secrets of Successful Tournament Organizers 5:30 p.m. PDT | 8:30 p.m. EDT **URL:** \ **Category:** Running Chess Tournaments\ **Created:** [June 15, 2026, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/free-webinar-june-15th-secrets-of-successful-tournament-organizers-5-30-p-m-pdt-8-30-p-m-edt/61291 "2026-06-15T22:42:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![smml7276](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.uschess.org/smml7276/32/3884_2.png) [@smml7276](https://forum.uschess.org/u/smml7276)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2026, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/free-webinar-june-15th-secrets-of-successful-tournament-organizers-5-30-p-m-pdt-8-30-p-m-edt/61291/1 "2026-06-15T22:42:02Z")
Hello all! The US Chess States & Affiliates Committee invites you to their next free webinar: **Level Up Your Event: Secrets of Successful Tournament Organizers** Monday, June 15, 2026 5:30 p.m. PDT | 8:30 p.m. EDT Register now: [https://zoom.us/meeting/register/8Kkgrr4BRzmSBzwDDCRDCg](https://new.uschess.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=75868&env=uscf&datetime=1781530205&qid=60125346 "Original URL: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/8Kkgrr4BRzmSBzwDDCRDCg. Click or tap if you trust this link.") This one-hour session is designed for anyone involved in tournament organizing at any level, from club events all the way up to regional and state tournaments, and is packed with real world insights you can put to work right away. Topics include venue selection, promotion, budgeting, roles and responsibilities, and more. We’re thrilled to welcome two outstanding speakers: **Mike Nietman:** President of the Wisconsin Chess Association, Chair of the US Chess Invitationals Committee, and an organizer of almost 100 chess events. **NM Bryan Tillis:** US Chess Marketing and Communications Manager, tournament organizer and chess educator based in Florida, known for his work growing chess communities and sharing best practices across the country. There will also be time for Q&A, so come with your questions! Register here: [https://zoom.us/meeting/register/8Kkgrr4BRzmSBzwDDCRDCg](https://new.uschess.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=75869&env=uscf&datetime=1781530205&qid=60125346 "Original URL: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/8Kkgrr4BRzmSBzwDDCRDCg. Click or tap if you trust this link.") Please share with event organizers, board members, delegates, state leaders, or anyone who might be interested in growing their event organizing skills. See you there! ---
**Author:** ![nolan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.uschess.org/nolan/32/174_2.png) [@nolan](https://forum.uschess.org/u/nolan)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2026, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/free-webinar-june-15th-secrets-of-successful-tournament-organizers-5-30-p-m-pdt-8-30-p-m-edt/61291/2 "2026-06-16T16:31:33Z")
Was this event recorded? ---
**Author:** ![M\_Nietman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.uschess.org/m_nietman/32/594_2.png) [@M\_Nietman](https://forum.uschess.org/u/M_Nietman)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2026, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/free-webinar-june-15th-secrets-of-successful-tournament-organizers-5-30-p-m-pdt-8-30-p-m-edt/61291/3 "2026-06-16T17:47:04Z")
Yes. Bryan is editing and will post by end of week is what he said on the meeting. ---
**Author:** ![JeffreyThompson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.uschess.org/jeffreythompson/32/3528_2.png) [@JeffreyThompson](https://forum.uschess.org/u/JeffreyThompson)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2026, 11:31pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/free-webinar-june-15th-secrets-of-successful-tournament-organizers-5-30-p-m-pdt-8-30-p-m-edt/61291/4 "2026-06-16T23:31:08Z")
I look forward to watching the recording, and thank you for making it available. ---
**Author:** ![smml7276](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.uschess.org/smml7276/32/3884_2.png) [@smml7276](https://forum.uschess.org/u/smml7276)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/free-webinar-june-15th-secrets-of-successful-tournament-organizers-5-30-p-m-pdt-8-30-p-m-edt/61291/5 "2026-06-17T17:27:44Z")
Here is the [video](https://youtu.be/hHbh3zSPQUI?si=oCf8WP9dPZa8Nkaq)! ---
**Author:** ![KenFarrar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e9bcb4/32.png) [@KenFarrar](https://forum.uschess.org/u/KenFarrar)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2026, 5:10am UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/free-webinar-june-15th-secrets-of-successful-tournament-organizers-5-30-p-m-pdt-8-30-p-m-edt/61291/6 "2026-06-18T05:10:02Z")
Thanks for the video presentation. It was informative on how to deal with hotel sites.