Tournament Details:

Saturday, March 12, 2011

 Check In: 8:00 - 8:30
Start Time: 9:00 am   End Time: 5:00 pm

Cost: 
$10.00 per player before March 9th
$15.00 after March 9th

Note:  A current USCF membership ($16-$24/yr., depending on age) will be required in the Advanced and Open Sections.
New USCF memberships and renewals are available online at www.uschess.org

Equipment: 
Please bring chess clocks if you have them. 
(Boards and pieces will be provided.)

Awards:
Trophies will be given to the top four places in each section.

Sportsmanship awards in each section.

Head-to-head Blitz (G/5) playoffs will be used to break ties.

Section Details:
Novice Section:  For beginning unrated players and players rated < 600.

This division will be split into smaller sections based on number of registrants and grade level.  5 round Swiss, G30, NWSRS rated, but not USCF rated.  Recording is not required.  Clocks will be used only if both players agree or if the tournament director assigns a clock.

Intermediate Section:  For intermediate unrated players and players rated 600 – 899.

The U900 division will be split into smaller sections based on number of registrants and rating, or grade level if unrated.  5 round Swiss, G35, NWSRS rated. Recording is not required.  Clocks may be assigned and must be used if a director or player brings one to the table.

Advanced Section:  Anyone may play in this division, but players with USCF or NWSRS ratings > 900 MUST play here. 

This division will be split into sections based on number of registrants and rating, or grade level if unrated.   5 round Swiss, G40, NWSRS/USCF rated. Clocks must be used if a director or player brings one to the table.   Recording and current USCF membership required. 

Open Section:  Players with NWSRS rating 1200+ play in the open section, but lower rated players are also welcome.  Players with USCF or NWSRS ratings > 1200 MUST play here. 5 rounds, G/45.

This division will be split into sections based on number of registrants and rating, or grade level if unrated.   5 round Swiss, G/45, NWSRS/USCF rated. Clocks must be used if a director or player brings one to the table.   Recording and current USCF membership required.