1st Sachem Scholastic Chess Tournament

March 8, 2008

Sachem East High School, Cafeteria, 177 Granny Road, Farmingville

LIE exit 63 North Ocean Av. (CR 83). North to Granny Rd. East to school entrance on left. Turn at second gate. Parking lot is up the hill.

Cafeteria is on the second floor

 

Section                  grades                                   time        round 1  round 2  round 3  round 4  round 5

Super Star              K-12                                       G/1          9              11            1              3

High School           K-12 under 1000/UR             G/45        9              10:35       12:10       1:45         3:20

Middle School        K-8 under 1000/UR               G/40        10            11:25       12:50       2:15         3:40

Elementary            K-5 under 1000/UR               G/30        11:30       12:35       1:40         2:45         3:50

 

Registration ends at 10 minutes before the first round in your section.  Entries accepted later but you may need to take a round one ½ point bye.  Every one plays 4 or 5 games.  No one is eliminated.  You will earn a rating at the tournament if you play 4 or more games. Trophies to the top 5 in each section (top grade 3/below in Elementary) and those tied for fifth place not winning a trophy will win a medal. Book prize to first in Super Star.  Trophy to top team (except Super Star) in each section. Teams are members of the same school or same club playing at one location.  Scorekeeping encouraged (20% time penalty for not keeping score if opponent does keep score). Rule 14H not used.

Pizza/soft drinks may be ordered at the tournament.

Bring board, pieces, pen or pencil, chess clock, and USCF membership card.  Up to 2 half point byes permissible any rounds. (last round byes must be requested in first half of event and are irrevocable).

For more information, call (631) 218-4440 or email captnhal@optonline.net.  No phone or online entries.

Send advance entries and USCF dues payable to: Harold Stenzel

80 Amy Drive, Sayville, NY  11782

NO SMOKING IS PERMITTED ANYWHERE ON CAMPUS.  WHEELCHAIR ACCESS.

AWARDS CEREMONY: 10 minutes after the last game in any section is ended

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Sachem East 3/8/08             Advance entry fee (received by 3/3)         Late entry (paid on 3/8)

Super Star                               $26                                           $33                  _______

High School                             $23                                           $30                  _______

Middle School                                      $22                                           $29                  _______

Elementary                              $21                                           $28                  _______

1 year US Chess Federation membership (required if not currently a member)

Young Adult    (Under 25 with 12 issues of Chess Life)       $25                  _______

Youth               (Under 16 with 6 issues of Chess Life)         $19                  _______

Scholastic   (Under 13 only with 6 issues of Chess Life for Kids) $17                  _______

Total paid                                                                      $         ______

 

Name __________________ Date of birth _______ School /Club _________________

Home Address ________________________ town ___________________ state ____

zip ______ Will you need to miss a round? ______ If so, which ones? _____________

Home phone ________________ email address ______________________________

grade _____ USCF ID #  ___________________ Expiration date _________________