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When: Saturday, February 6th, 2016
Where: Benjamin Elementary School
Sections: 4 Sections: LP (K-1), UP (2-3), EL (4-5),
JH (6-8) No Club Teams
Time Limits: K-5, 5 rounds, G/30
JH, 4 rounds, G/45
Entry Fee: $15.00 payable to Benjamin Elementary Chess Club
(USCF membership required, JTP acceptable for K-3)
Entries to: Register online at http://www.bnasc.info/bnasc.org
Entry deadline: 8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 4, 2016, or 250 participants
Registration (coaches only): Check in and all changes are due by 8:30 AM. You must be checked in by 8:30 AM or you will not be paired for the first round.
Starting Time: Please check in with coaches by 8:15. First round will start at 9:00 AM with subsequent rounds to follow as soon as possible. Awards presented ASAP.
Trophies/Prizes: For LP, UP, and EL sections, trophies will be awarded to top 5 teams, top 5 overall, top 5 within each grade, top unrated, and biggest upset. For JH, trophies will be awarded to top 4 teams, top 4 overall, and top 4 in each grade. Participation awards for all K-1.
Food Service: Sandwiches, pizza, samosas, snacks, and beverages will be available to purchase.
Questions or for more information:
Please contact Ann Groonwald This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 952-738-1330
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On Saturday, December 3rd, Brimfield High School will be hosting a chess tournament satisfying IESA/IHSA requirements. Chess players from kindergarten to seniors in high school are welcome to compete. This event will be held at the gym in the high school. Brimfield is a small town less than 15 minutes west of Peoria.
To register for this event, please click the following link if you are a middle school or high school coach: Brimfield Chess Tournament. If you are a parent but not a coach, you can register on the webpage: http://brimfieldchess.com/.
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When: Saturday, March 5th, 2016
Where: Cedar Ridge Elementary School (2808 Breezewood Blvd, Bloomington)
Sections: 4 Sections: LP (K-1), UP (2-3), EL (4-5), JH (6-8) {No Club Teams}
K-5, 5 rounds, G/30; JH, 4 rounds, G/45 (both with 5 second delay)
Entry Fee: $15.00 (USCF membership required, JTP acceptable for K-3)
Entry deadline: 9:00 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2015, or 250 participants
http://www.bnasc.info/bnasc.org
Click here See Who is Registered
Registration (coaches only): Check in and all changes are due by 8:30 AM. You must be checked in by 8:30 AM or you will not be paired for the first round.
Starting Time: First round will start at 9:00 AM with subsequent rounds to follow as soon as possible. Awards presented ASAP.
Trophies/Prizes: 
Top 5 Teams in each section (Top 3 Junior High)
Top 10 Individuals in each section
Biggest Upset trophy in each section
Class trophies in each section
Lower Primary – Top Unrated, 100s, 200s, 300s, 400s
Upper Primary – Top Unrated, 100s, 200-399, 400-599, 600-799
Elementary – Top Unrated, 100s, 200-399, 400-599, 600-899
Junior High – Top Under 400 (including Unrated), 400-699, 700-999
Participation trophies for all K-1 not receiving another trophy
Food Service: Breakfast items, sandwiches,Pizza Hut pizza, samosas,
snacks, and beverages will be available.
Questions or for more information: Please email Ben Lee
at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Day of Tournament Phone: 309-826-2893
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When: Saturday, February 20, 2016
Where: Epiphany Catholic School
Normal, IL
Sections: LP (K-1), UP (2-3), EL (4-5), JH (6-8)
No Club Teams
Time Limits: K-5, 5 rounds, G/30
JH, 4 rounds, G/45
Entry Fee: $15.00 (USCF membership required, JTP acceptable for K-3)
Registration: Register online at www.bnasc.org
Entry deadline: 8:00 p.m. on Thursday (2/18/2016) or 200 participants
Coaches: Check in and all changes are due by 8:30 AM.
*You must be checked in by 8:30 AM or you will not be paired for the first round.*
Starting Time: Please check in with coaches by 8:15 AM.
First round will start at 9:00 AM with subsequent rounds to follow as soon as possible.
Trophies/Prizes: For LP, UP, and EL sections, trophies will be awarded to top 5 teams, top 10 overall, top unrated, and biggest upset. For JH, trophies will be awarded to top 3 teams, top 10 overall, top unrated, and biggest upset. LP participants will be awarded participation awards.
Questions? Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Stolfa’s Pizza, Avanti’s Gondolas, Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt as well as snacks and beverages will be available for purchase.
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When: Saturday, January 30, 2016
Where: KJHS
303 Kingsley St.
Normal Il, 61761
Sections: 4 Sections: LP (K-1), UP (2-3), EL (4-5), JH (6-8)
Time Limits: K-5, 5 rounds, G/30 JH, 4 rounds, G/45
Entry Fee: $15.00 (USCF membership required, JTP acceptable for K-3) Entries to: Register online at http://www.bnasc.info/bnasc.org
Entry deadline: 6:00 p.m., Friday, January 29, 2016
Registration (coaches only): Check in and all changes are due by 8:30 a.m. You must be checked in by 8:30 a.m. or you will not be paired for the first round. No club teams allowed.
Starting Time: First round will start at 9:00 a.m. with subsequent rounds to follow as soon as possible. Awards presented ASAP.
Trophies/Prizes: For LP, UP, and EL sections, trophies will be awarded to top 5 teams, top 10 individuals, and top 5 within each grade. For JH, trophies will be awarded to top 4 teams, top 5 individuals, and top 4 in each grade. Awards for biggest upset and top unrated will be awarded in each section. Participation medals will be awarded for LP.
Food Service: Breakfast items, sandwiches, rice bowls, pizza, snacks and beverages will be available.
Questions or for more information: Please contact Jason Albritton at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 309-212-4572.
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Sunday, January 24th, 2016
Niles North HS,
9900 N Lawler, Skokie, IL
9:15am-10am on-site registration
Round 1 begins at 10:30 AM
Four Rounds With Three Sections: Grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-12
Time Control: Game/40, 5-second delay
Rounds are ASAP (as soon as possible)
Trophies, Trophies, Trophies!
Trophies to top five (5) players in each section along with top three (3) teams *; also for top player in each grade Kindergarten through 8th, and for the top female high school player in Illinois!
* minimum two players for a team
Entry fee is $30 by 1/20/2016, $40 afterwards
- Pizza lunch available onsite
- Free Wi-Fi to all
- All chess equipment provided
This is a state-titled event as awarded by the Illinois Chess Association.
Email questions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Online registration at http://www.OnlineRegistration.cc
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When: Saturday, January 9th, 2016
Where: Grove Elementary, 1101 Airport Road, Normal
Parking: Parking is available in our school lots as well as both circle driveways in front of school
Bring: A folding chair or two because seating may be limited
Sections: 4 sections by grade: LP (K-1), UP (2-3), EL (4-5), JH (6-8)
Number of Rounds and Time Limits: LP, UP, EL – 5 rounds G/30, JH – 4 rounds G/45
Registration Limit: Registration is limited to the first 200 entries.
Entry Fee: $15, checks made payable to Grove Chess Club.
Read more: 2016 Grove Elementary Scholastic Chess Tournament
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January 18, 2016
Location: ISU Bone Student Center
Coaches report changes by 8:30am – Changes not in by 8:30am will get 1st round bye
1st round begins at 9:00am – Subsequent Rounds ASAP
- Registration on the BNASC Tournament Registration page (or click here)
- Registration closes at 7:00pm on Saturday, January 15, 2016
- No Club Teams
- Must be USCF members or JTP registered
Entry fee $18 - Please make checks payable to BNASC
Sections, Times and Rounds
Lower Primary, Upper Primary & Elementary G/30 Delay 5 5 rounds
Junior High (6-8) G/45 Delay 5 4 rounds
Trophies
Lower Primary, Upper Primary and Elementary
➢ Top 5 Overall – Top 5 Teams – Class Trophies
Junior High
➢ Top 5 Overall – Top 4 Teams – Class Trophies
Food will be available onsite at ISU vendors
Questions: Contact Amy Green at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 309-825-9753