TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence (SPICE),
The Knight Raiders and the Susan Polgar Foundation present
“Get Smart! Play Chess!”
Spring Scholastic Chess Championship
Saturday, March 7, 2009
A 4 Round Swiss System Tournament (Game/30)
Event Site: Science Spectrum 2579 S. Loop 289
Contact Info: 806-742-7742 E-mail: Spice@ttu.edu
Description of Tournament: A USCF rated Individual Chess Championship
Games are played in five rated sections: Primary (K-2), Elementary (K-5), Middle School (K-8), High School (K-12) and Quads for Adults. There is a total of 30 minutes maximum per player per game.
There are two unrated sections where USCF memberships are not required: K-5 and 6-12 + parents / coaches.
On-site registration 9:00 am -10:00 am. All players must check in by 10:15am.
Round schedule:
|
Round |
Start time |
Round |
Start time |
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1 |
10:30 AM |
3 |
1:30 PM |
|
2 |
11:50 PM |
4 |
3:15 PM |
Entry Fees: $15 received by 2/28; after or on site $20. A valid USCF membership required in the rated sections. It can be obtained at www.uschess.org or onsite on 4/18 until 10am. Entry fee includes access to the museum OR one free IMAX movie.
Prizes: Trophies for top 5 finishers in each rated scholastic section and top 3 finishers in each unrated section. In the adult section the winner of each quad wins $45.
Prize giving ceremony will be held shortly after the end of the last game which is around 4:30pm.
Please send Entry Blank and Fees to:
Additional information on www.SPICE.ttu.edu or www.ChessDailyNews.com
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Entry Form: Please PRINT all information and make check/money order to Susan Polgar Foundation.
Name: __________________________ Phone: (_____) _________School________________
Address:__________________________ City/State: _________________ Zip:____________
Email: ______________________________ DOB: ___________Section_________________
USCF Rating (if any) ________USCF ID#:__________ Amount Enclosed (No cash, please) $______
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