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.
Please register online at
http://www.bnasc.info/bnasc.org
Entry deadline is 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 7th 2016, or until limit of 200 entries is met.
Registration (coaches only): Check-in and all changes are due by 8:30 a.m. on Saturday.
You must be checked in by 8:30 or you will not be paired for the first round. The first round will start at 9:00 a.m. with subsequent rounds to follow as soon as possible. No Club Teams.
USCF Registrations: USCF membership required, JTP acceptable for K-3. Please check that your USCF registrations are current through 1/10. USCF can be purchased on site orat www.uschess.org.
Trophies/Prizes:
Trophies for top 5 teams per section (top 5 Junior High)
Top 5 Individuals in each section
Class trophies in each section
Lower Primary - Top player in 400s, 300s, 200s and 100s, non-rated
Upper Primary - Top player in 600s, 500s, 400s, 300s, 200s, 100s, non-rated
Elementary - Top player in 800s, 700s, 600s, 500s, 300-499,100-299, non-rated
Junior High – Top player in 1000-1199, 800-999, 600-799, 400-599, under 400, non-rated
Participation awards for all K-1
Biggest upset trophy in each section
Food Service: Breakfast Items, Gondolas, Vegetarian Gondolas, Pizza, Snacks and Beverages will be available. We ask that all food remain in the cafeteria. Thank you! (continued on next page)
Information Session for Parents: Scott Daniels, Expert Grove Chess Club Parent, will be providing a brief information session during round 1 (approximately 9am) for any parents who are interested. He will discuss what to expect at tournaments, how pairings are determined, ratings, trophies, and more.
Day of Tournament Phone Number: 309-846-3152
Questions or for more information: Please send an e-mail to Tiffany Borne, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.