Al Forthan Scholarship Chess Tournament

When

Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM PDT
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Where

Matt Dishman Center
77 NE Knott St
Portland, OR 97212

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Contact

Tess Fowler
VOA Al Forthan Scholarship
503-802-0299
tfowler@voaor.org

Al Forthan Scholarship Chess Tournament Fundraiser

Please join us and enjoy a competitive chess tournament while raising funds for Oregon high school seniors impacted by addiction and poverty. Meet our participating Alumni, clients, affiliates, supporters, and help support our community in the journey toward recovery.

One-day tournament:

Saturday, March 23, 2024

Matt Dishman Center, 77 NE Knott St, Portland 97212

Schedule:

Day of Registration: 9:00 – 9:50am

Rounds: 10:00am – 7:00pm

Prizes and Awards: 7:30pm

Entrance Fee: $50

*All proceeds, except for the prizes given out, go to the Al Forthan Scholarship

Rounds times: 6 rounds, (25 min + 5 sec increment) ~Net 30 minutes per side, from 10:00am – 7:00pm

3 Sections: Scholastic (Under 1600/Unrated), Reserve (Under 1800/Unrated), Open (1800+ Rated)

Food & Recreation: Matt Dishman Center has recreations, including a pool & hot tub for family and supporting members to enjoy while waiting for rounds. We will also have food and drink available for additional support to the scholarship. *A voucher will be provided for players bringing their own tournament chess set & clock.

Prizes: Adjusted proportionally if there are a different number of players, with increasing gift cards and movie tickets for lower attendee scaling. *Must have USCF rating to compete for Open section prizes.

Sections	Prizes for placement	Additional Prizes
Open (1800+ Rated)	1^st: $1000 \| 2^nd: $500 \| 3^rd: $250 4^th & 5^th: $100 Nike Gift cards 6^th-10^th: 2 Regal tickets	Raffle opportunity for additional prizes
Reserve (Under 1800/Unrated)	1^st: $500 \| 2^nd: $250 \| 3^rd: $100 4^th & 5^th: $50 Nike Gift cards 6^th-10^th: 2 Regal tickets	Raffle opportunity for additional prizes
Scholastic (K-9: Under 1600/Unrated)	1^st: $225 \| 2^nd: $125 \| 3^rd: $50 4^th & 5^th: $50 Nike Gift cards 6^th-10^th: 2 Regal tickets 11^th+: $5 Burgerville Gift card	Raffle, Trophies, Medals, & chocolate chess pieces!

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If you have any questions please contact Tess Fowler at tfowler@voaor.org or call 503-802-0299