Please note some minor changes below. Changes are highlighted and updated flier is attached. Thanks to a generous sponsor, this event is free for all scholastic players! Offering both Unrated and USCF-rated sections! LakeView Technology Academy Chess Tournament
Trophies! Prizes! Free!
Who: All students grades K-12
When: Saturday, January 11, 2014. Check in from 8 to 8:30 am. Awards ceremonies by section, estimated between 1 and 4 pm.
Where: LakeView Technology Academy, 9449 - 88th Ave, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 Easy access from I-94. Located on County H just north of Highway 165 How: All students will play 4 or 5 games of chess in a Swiss-style (modified round robin) format. There is no elimination, and each student will play each round. All are welcome, beginners to advanced players. K2 and K5 sections will play 5 rounds, Game/25 with 5 second delay. K8 and K12 sections will play 4 rounds, Game/45 with 5 second delay.
Sections: Four unrated sections based on grade (see below) and one USCF-rated section
Prizes: K-2 Unrated: 3 individual trophies, 10 medals, team trophies combined with K-5 K-5 Unrated: 3 individual trophies, 10 medals, 3 team trophies (with K-2) K-8 Unrated: 3 individual trophies, 10 medals, team trophies combined with K-12 K-12 Unrated: 3 individual trophies, 10 medals, team trophies with K-8 and K-12 K-12 USCF: Individual trophies to top 3 overall, U1400, U1000, U600, Unrated. 10 medals, 3 team trophies (combined with K-8 and K-12 Unrated)
Teams: Two or more students in the same division (K2 K5 or K8 K12) from the same school are automatically also a “team.” The team score is the sum of the top 4 individual scores.
Or $5 per student if registering at the door (payable by cash or check to KCA)
To Pre-Register: Email name, grade, school, section (Unrated K2, K5, K8, K12, or K12 USCF) to registerchess@gmail.com by January 8th at 11 pm. Include USCF ID for USCF section. Permission Slips are required. Download from www.kenoshachess.org or fill them out at check in. Adults: Adult supervision is required for individual students grades K-8 and all teams. Food: Lunch and other goodies will be available for purchase. Or bring your own. Bring: Chess sets, books or other quiet activities for breaks between each round.
Large skittles area! Large playing rooms! Free wireless internet access! Free parking! For More Information: contact Tournament Director Allan Cargille at 773-263-5565.
Sponsored by the Kenosha Chess Association, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting chess education and activities in the greater Kenosha area Pre-Registration Information (as of January 7th)
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