Briargrove Chess Extravaganza Saturday May 18th Players do not have to be an expert or very experienced, but MUST know how to move the pieces and be a current student at Briargrove. Please see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess_rules for a list of rules. United States Chess Federation (USCF) yearly membership is required. You may join by adding the fee to the entry check, and we will be happy to get your child registered. For players in grades K-12, a special rate is available for one year at $11.00 If your child already has a current membership, please let us know their USCF ID number at the bottom of the flier. 5 Rounds (NO elimination) Players will be paired by grade level in the first round, and then by performance for the remaining rounds. Take advantage of early registration to ensure your spot. Early Registration: a.) $18.00 + USCF fee by cash (in envelope) or check made out to “Nathan Kinman,” handed to the homeroom teacher or front office attached with the bottom of the flier. CUT OFF: Friday May 17th at 4:00pm b.) $19.00 + USCF fee via PayPal to the account of “Nathan Kinman.” (If you elect to do this option, please email the information from the bottom of the flier to Nathan Kinman at [email protected]). CUT OFF: Friday May 17th at 9:00pm Everyone check-in by 9:10am Onsite registration 8:00-9:10am $25.00 + USCF fee cash or check. Anyone who registers after 9:10am may forfeit the first round with a ½ point bye. 1st round will begin as close to 9:30am as possible. Name: Last: Grade Level: Player Address: Child’s Birthdate: First: Homeroom Teacher: City: Telephone Number: Lunch break from 11:30-12:30pm Drinks and snacks will be available, but there will be plenty of time to get something nearby for lunch. Last round at about 2:30pm Award Ceremony 3:30pm There will be a drawing for prizes at the beginning of the ceremony in addition to the awards given to each participant. Medals will be awarded to those with a score of 3 out of 5 wins. Trophies will be awarded to the top 4 performers. Tournament sets will be provided and kept in the tournament area. Other chess sets will be sold to those who wish to practice between rounds. Please email Coach Nathan Kinman should you have any questions or concerns at [email protected] or Principal Eden Jones Hinds at [email protected] MI: boy/girl Zip code: USCF ID # Will You arrive late or leave early, or is there anything else we may need to know? Briargrove Chess Extravaganza Saturday May 18th Will You arrive late or leave early, or is there anything else we may need to know?
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