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| Tournament Schedule: 2010 - 2011 Local Valley State National Jan.28,2012: Cunningham MS Chess Tournament (Corpus Christi,Tx.) Flyer Feb.4, 2012: Region VII Chess Championships (Kingsville, Tx.) Flyer Feb.14, 2012: Garza Elementary Chess Tournament (Brownsville,Texas) Feb. 18-19, 2012: Texas State Scholastic Chess Championships (Dallas, Texas) Flyer Mar. 10,2012: Spring Chess Classic (Corpus Christi,Tx.) Flyer |
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| A State Championship Event! Feb. 18-19, 2012 Sheraton Dallas Hotel, 400 North Olive Street, Dallas TX 75201. HR: $109-$109-$109-$109, 214-922-8000 or 888-627-8191, Mention Texas Chess Association to get Hotel Chess Rate. Reserve by 1/27/12 or rate may go up 7SS. Four championships in one great location: TX Primary Scholastic Championships; TX Elementary Scholastic Championships; TX Middle School Scholastic Championships; TX High School Scholastic Championships. Entry Fee: $41 by 2/03/12; $69 after 2/03 or on site. February Rating Supplement will be used. Current USCF membership required (may be obtained on site). On Site Registration: Friday, 7-9pm, Saturday, 7-7:45am. Saturday registrants may receive a 1st Rd. 1/2-pt. bye. One 1/2-pt. bye (for any round) allowed if requested by the end of Rd. 2. Sections: K-1 Championship, Primary (K-3) Championship, Primary JV (K-3 w/Ratings Under 700), Elementary (K-5/6) Championship, Elementary JV (K-5/6 Under 800), Elementary Novice (K-5/6 Under 500), Middle School (6-8/9) Championship, MS JV (6-8/9 Under 900), MS Novice (6-8/9 Under 600), High School (9-12) Championship, HS JV (9-12 Under 1000). See Article IX, Section 1E, TCA Bylaws for each section's eligibility requirement, www.texaschess.org/2007/03/bylaws.html. Also www.swchess.com has eligibility rules. Four-year Chess II scholarship to The University of Texas at Dallas to winner of High School Championship section. Winner must meet UTD entrance requirement and follow team rules. UTD is sole judge as to who wins the scholarship. For more information on UT Dallas Scholarships see http://www.utdallas.edu/chess/scholarships/chess-program-scholarships.html Trophies for top 20 individuals and top 15 teams in each section plus participation medals for all, and plus Score Awards for players scoring 4 or more points that do not win an individual trophy. Schedule: Round times vary depending on the Championship; Time control also varies. For round times and time control, see: www.swchess.com. Side Events: Blitz Tourney: K-6 and K-12, Friday 8pm. EF: $20. Trophies to top 15 Individual in each section. Bughouse Tourney: K-6 and K-12, Saturday, 8:35pm. EF: $30 Team (On site registration only). trophies to top 10 teams in each section. All registrations (except Bughouse) available on line: see www.swchess.com and you can download flyers and entry forms. Checks payable to Texas Chess Association. Mail entries to Texas Chess Association, c/o Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. For tournament info, visit our website or contact Barbara Swafford, info@dallaschess.com or 214-632-9000. Refunds will be given only up to 2/15 with a $10 surcharge for withdrawing, after 2/15 there will be no refunds. There will be no substitution of team members. There will be a $10 change fee for changes after 2/15. There will be a $5 surcharge per player for phone registrations USCF membership is required. Proof of membership is required or player must join/renew their memberships. No registration/changes/or withdrawals after 2/15/12. After that date you must make changes at site (Sheraton Dallas Hotel). NS, NC, W. |
| 2012 Region VII Scholastic Chess Tournament February 04, 2012 Kingsville Chess Academy Sanctioned by the United States Chess Federation (USCF) WHAT: United States Chess Federation (U.S.C.F.) Sanctioned Tournament. 5-Round Swiss in 5 Sections: K-1, Primary (K-3), Elementary (K-5/6), Middle School (6-8) and High School (9-12). Time Controls Scholastic sections: Rounds 1 -3 G/30 (Thirty minutes per side per game) Rounds 4-5 (G/45 +5)- Open section- 4 Rds g/45 + 5, 3 sections based on 40 players entry fee is $40 for this section and payout is $1500 based on 40 players. If section does not make, it will be combined. Must play all rounds to collect. Byes must be requested before start of 2nd rd. WHERE: 1600 N. 14th ST., Kingsville, TX 78363 WHO: All students grades K through 12 who reside in Region 7. Students who register for sections above their grade level play as individuals only and are not eligible for team trophies. Open sections will award money prizes and not be eligible for trophies. No computers will be allowed to register. COST: $18.00 for scholastic sections and $40 for the Open Section. USCF membership required. Add appropriate USCF fees to registration OR show proof of current membership for each player. REGIST.: Deadline: Postmarked January 21 or must be received by January 30th at the latest. Early registration helps us run a better tournament. Please Register Early! ON-SITE REGISTRATION – automatic ½ point bye. Cost for onsite registration is $35.00 for scholastic and $50 for open. ROUNDS: Round 1 starts at 10:00. Check-in and late registration opens at 8:30 and closes at 9:30 AM. Following rounds at: 11:30, 1:15, 2:45, 4:30. BOOTHS: Chess equipment also available for sale. Food available at the tournament site, or in surrounding area. PRIZES: Trophies to top 10 and medals to next 10 in K-1, primary, and elementary sections. Trophies to top 5 and medals to next 5 in middle and high school sections. Trophies to top 5 teams in primary and elementary sections, middle and high school sections will be awarded to top 3 teams. Presentations as soon as possible after last round. Mail registration with payment to: Eddie Rios, 213 E. Fairview, Kingsville, TX 78363 Questions? Call Eddie Rios at 361-455-3682 after 5pm or email: edrios54@hotmail.com please make checks payable to: Eddie Rios |