Monday, September 12, 2011

Back to School Chess Tournament - Saskatoon

Chess'n Math rated tournament - Saskatoon - Sunday - Oct. 2nd, 2011

Open to: K - 12 chess players of all strengths, from novices to seasoned players.
Location: St. George School, located at 748 Redberry Rd. in Saskatoon, (just a block south of Lenore Dr. in the North end of the city)
Doors open: 9:45 am (please arrive at lest 15 min before start time)
Start time:
10:30 a.m. sharp
Number of games: 5 - 6
Time control: 25 min per player with a 5 second delay
Cost: $15 + $5 annual membership to SSCA

Outdoor shoes are not allowed in the school gym clean - please bring a change of shoes.


Please PRE-Register by contacting the tournament director, Don MacKinnon, at donmac451@sasktel.net, or by telephone at 306 445-8369.
Any parents who would like to help with the tournament - please let Don know.

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Regina Chess Club Open Chess Tournament - junior section included

MAY DAY 2011

An RCC Open Chess Tournament

When: Saturday, May 14th 2011.

Where: Pasqua Neighbourhood Centre, 263 Lewvan Dr.

Format: 5 Round Swiss Style Tournament (no knockouts guaranteed 5 games)

If less than 8 players, tournament will be Round Robin.

Time Controls: Active: 30 mins/player – 1 Hour Maximum.

Pre-Registration email/phone/at club : (save $5)

On-Site Registration: 9:15am – 9:45am

Round 1: 10am -- Tournament will be complete by 4pm

NO TIE-BREAK GAMES – Ties will result in prizes being pooled and split.

Entry Fee: OPEN -Adults $35 – Juniors - Under 18 years of age - $25

If PRE-REGISTERED before May 13th

Add $5 for on-site registration.

All entry fees include a $5/person site cost fee.

ALL RCC Full MEMBERSS receive a $5 discount.

All game will be rated by the RCC, all players will get an RCC rating.

If no RCC Rating established, a Provisional Rating will be assigned.

IMPORTANT: less than 8 players, additional fees will be withheld.

Prizes: Based on number of entries

Guaranteed Prizes: 1st Place, 2nd Place

Additional: Place, and/or category prizes as warranted:

Please Bring Chess clocks if possible - Chess sets provided.

Pizza will arrive for LUNCH after Round 2 – optional $5 for all players..

You can get more information and/or pre-register by contacting:

John McIntyre - 949-2249 – checkmate@accesscomm.ca

Friday, February 25, 2011