Grant Community School
725 Market St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
We are off of Locust Street between Greenburg and Hall Rd.
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OSCF 2013 STATE QUALIFIER
Tournament Details:
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Check In: 8:30 - 9:00
Start Time: 9:30 am End Time: 4:00 pm
Cost:
$15.00 per player
Please register by Thrusday, February 28th
Note: A current USCF membership ($16-$24/yr., depending on age) will be required in the Kodiak Section. 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 five finishers in each section. Sportsmanship awards in each section. Computer tie-breaks (SCO).
Section Details:
Cub 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, G/25, 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.
Bruin Section: For intermediate unrated players and players rated 600 – 999.
The Bruin division will be split into smaller sections based on number of registrants and rating, or grade level if unrated. 5 round Swiss, G/30, NWSRS rated. Recording is not required. Clocks may be assigned and must be used if a director or player brings one to the table.
Kodiak Section: Anyone may play in this division, but players with USCF or NWSRS ratings >= 1000 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, G/40, NWSRS/USCF rated. Clocks, notation, and current USCF membership required.