New members can join the ECF online through their website - ECF CHESS
Click on the heading -
There you will see the minimum requirement for Club players which is a BRONZE MEMBERSHIP ( £18/year )
This gives free rating of your results in Club Competitions, Leagues and County Champioships.
* SCROLL to the bottom of this page and then click on the box NEW MEMBERS
* then complete the PERSONAL DETAILS FIELD giving your name, address and contact details, etc.
* After this, the PAYMENT field is entered for card payment.
* on payment completion, you will receive an e-mail confirming your payment acceptance.
If anyone prefers to pay by card over the phone, then the ECF office is open Monday to Friday 09:30 to 15:00 hours approximately. Their number is 01424 775222.
For enquiries, their e-mail address is - office@englishchess.org.uk