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Slow down and think!
3 Round G/60. 1:00pm Every 3rd Sunday of the month.
Barnes & Noble BookSellers Cafe
801
South Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40222
EF $10 Sections and type (swiss or RR) based on number of players and ratings.
Contact Bryan Schardein.
Bryan Schardein
502.292.0906
schardein@gmail.com
8pm -11pm
Tates Creek Golf Course Meeting Room
1400 Gainesway Dr, Lexington
Take driveway up the hill on the right. First building on left past the pool.
Arrive and leave anytime, but be early to insure being included in the weekly tournaments.
FREE to everyone!
Jerry Baker
859.806.0637
Lexchess@insightbb.com
When: 2nd Tuesday of each month. Sign-up starts at 6:50pm with round 1 starting at 7pm. Format: 3 rds. G/30. EF $6.00 ($5.00 paid out). Prizes based on entries. For further details visit our website (http://www.geocities.com/elizabethtownchessclub/)or call/email Johnny Owens.
Johnny Owens
P. O. Box 266
Elizabethtown, KY 42702-0266
270-706-8644
chessnut@insightbb.com
http://www.geocities.com/elizabethtownchessclub/
Each Monday
Weekly
Starting at 5:30 for Registration
Games Start at 6:00
Located at the Meijer's Grocery on Hurstbourne
3 Round - Swiss System
Game/30
Entry Fee: $6.00 per night.
Weekly prizes based on entries.
Like slower time controls? Check out "Monday Night Slow Motion" every first and third Monday...
First Monday Rounds 1 and 2 at GAME/45.
Third Monday Round 3 at GAME/60 for the championship.
Entry Fee is still $6 and prize fund is based upon number of participants.
Stephen Dillard
502-641-1948
stevedillard@hotmail.com
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Mill Creek Baptist Church
Family Life Center
1182 Jones St., Radcliff
REGISTRATION DEADLINE POSTMARK: June 29, 2009
ONLINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 8, 2009 at midnight
REGISTRATION FEE: $20 for one event, $30 for both events
ON-SITE REGISTRATION FEE: Additional $5
Steve Dillard, Sport Commissioner
502-495-6150 (H); 502-641-1948 (C)
email: stevedillard@hotmail.com
Individual Entry Form (PDF)
Download, Print, and Send the entry form to:
Bluegrass State Games
P.O. Box 1463
Lexington, KY 40588
CODE - EVENT:
26109 - Open - Anyone may enter
26309 - Beginner - Players rated below 1400
26405 - Women - All ages (will combine with Beginners if not enough for section)
26509 - High School - Grades K-12
26609 - Middle High School - Grades K-8
26709 - Elementary School - Grades K-5
26809 - Primary School - Grades K-3
REGISTRATION: Use separate individual entry form for each player. If you plan to register at the site, you need to bring completed paperwork by 9:15am. Your information must be added to tournament software before the matches can begin. USCF identification number is essential to have the tournament rated and needs to be known in advance in order to put players in appropriate division. Include the expiration date or if new, write “new” in the space. Students - List school or organization name on entry form (Example: Scout Troop #8 or PL Dunbar H.S. and grade.)
FORMAT: Swiss for the adults and teams; Modified for the scholastic. Each player will have 45 minutes to play each game. Four rounds: First round starts at 10am. Second, third, and fourth rounds will start as soon as possible after the previous match. The day's events will last from 10am-5pm followed by an opportunity to register for Quick Chess.
AWARDS: Gold, Silver & Bronze will be given in the following categories:
Open/Beginner: Overall, 50 & Over, 20 - 49, 19 & Under, Women
High School: Overall, Senior, Junior, Sophmore, Freshman, & Team consisting of 4 players
Middle High School: Overall, 8thgrade, 7thgrade, 6thgrade, & Team consisting of 4 players
Elementary School: Overall, 5thgrade, 4thgrade, & Team consisting of 4 players
Primary School: Overall, 3rdgrade, 2ndgrade, 1stgrade, Kindergarten, & Team consisting of 4 players
RULES: United States Chess Federation tournament rules.
EQUIPMENT: Bring sets, boards, and chess clocks if you have them.
SANCTION: United States Chess Federation, but membership will not be required.
AGE: Age as of July 11, 2009.
QUICK CHESS
CODE - EVENT:
20109 - Overall
REGISTRATION: On-site registration for this event from 5:00-5:30pm.
FORMAT: 4 rounds at 10 minutes/game. Double Swiss Pairings.
AWARDS: Gold, Silver, Bronze will be given in the following categories: Overall, 50 & over, 20-49, 19 & under, High School, Middle High School, Elementary School, and Primary.
RULES: USCF Quick Chess Rules in force. All players required to use a chess clock.
4 - Round Swiss.
Game/60
Entry fee $11
Prizes based on entries.
Sections: Open, Under 1600, Under 1000.
Location: Simmons Bible College, Corner of Zane Street and 8th street.
Plenty of onsite parking.
Consessions planned.
Registration: 9 am - 9:45 am Rounds 10-12-2:30-4:30
Ryan Velez and John Simons' first chess tournament!
ATTRACTIONS
1. Food available on site
2. Coffee & Cappuccino (Still working the details out on this)
3. Random Drawings for several gift certificates to school supply stores
4. Receive a free lesson if your child finishes last place in K1, K3 or K5*
(Child must have played in each round to receive free lesson)
TOURNAMENT LOGISTICS
1. 4 Rounds G/30
2. Ballard High School
3. Registration: 8:00am-8:50am
4. Rounds at 9:00am-10:00am, 10:15-11:15, 11:45-12:45, 1:00pm-2:00pm
5. Awards ASAP
ENTRY FEEs: $15
TROPHIES
1. K1 = 1-10th place
2. K3 = 1-10th place
3. K5 = 1-8th place
4. K8 = 1-3rd place
5. k12 = 1-3rd place
6. Sportsmanship Awards = Only given if a TD witnesses great sportsmanship
Please note blitz tournaments ONLY affect your "quick rating"
ATTRACTIONS
1. Food available on site
2. Coffee & Cappuccino (Still working the details out on this)
3. Good practice for the upcoming blitz tournaments
4. Receive a free lesson if your child finishes last place in K1, K3 or K5*
(Child must have played in each round to receive free lesson)
TOURNAMENT LOGISTICS
1. 10 Rounds G/10
2. Ballard High School
3. Registration: 8:00am-8:50am
4. Round 1 at 9:00am-9:20am and each round will follow ASAP
5. Awards ASAP
ENTRY FEE: $15
1. To pay by PayPal go to www.ChessPerformance.com
2. Mail check to the listed address
AWARDS
1. K1 = 1-10th place
2. K3 = 1-10th place
3. K5 = 1-8th place
4. K8 = 1-3rd place
5. k12 = 1-3rd place
6. Sportsmanship Awards = Only given if a TD witnesses great
sportsman
St. Stephen's Scholastic
Located at St. Stephen's Baptist Church
The Purpose of this event is to create a College Scholarship for chess. All proceeds from the event will go toward that scholarship.
Further details to be announced.
ATTRACTIONS
1. Wear your costume!
2. Food available on site
3. Coffee & Cappuccino (Still working the details out on this)
4. Parents bring candy to pass out to the children! (or apples! hehe)
5. Receive a free lesson if your child finishes last place in K1, K3 or K5*
(Child must have played in each round to receive free lesson)
TOURNAMENT LOGISTICS
1. 4 Rounds G/30
2. Ballard High SChool
3. Registration: 8:00am-8:50am
4. Rounds at 9:00am-10:00am, 10:15-11:15, 11:45-12:45, 1:00pm-2:00pm
5. Awards ASAP
ENTRY FEE: $15
1. To pay by PayPal go to www.ChessPerformance.com
2. Mail check to the listed address
TROPHIES
1. K1 = 1-10th place
2. K3 = 1-10th place
3. K5 = 1-8th place
4. K8 = 1-3rd place
5. k12 = 1-3rd place
6. Sportsmanship Awards = Only given if a TD witnesses great sportsmanship
7. Costume awards!!!
ATTRACTIONS
1. This tournament may be at a new kind of location... details to come.
2. Coffee & Cappuccino (Still working the details out on this)
3. Food available on site
4. Receive a free lesson if your child finishes last place in K1, K3 or K5*
(Child must have played in each round to receive free lesson)
TOURNAMENT LOGISTICS
1. 4 Rounds G/30
2. Ballard High School
3. Registration: 8:00am-8:50am
4. Round 1 at 9:00am-10:00am, 10:15-11:15, 11:45-12:45, 1:00pm-2:00pm
5. Awards ASAP
ENTRY FEE: $15
1. To pay by PayPal go to www.ChessPerformance.com
2. Mail check to the listed address
AWARDS
1. K1 = 1-10th place
2. K3 = 1-10th place
3. K5 = 1-8th place
4. K8 = 1-3rd place
5. k12 = 1-3rd place
6. Sportsmanship Awards = Only given if a TD witnesses great
sportsman
DATE MAY BE MOVED DUE TO QUAD B... Details to come!
ATTRACTIONS
1. Food available on site
2. Coffee & Cappuccino (Still working the details out on this)
3. Handouts with suggestions on how to prepare for state championships
4. Receive a free lesson if your child finishes last place in K1, K3 or K5*
(Child must have played in each round to receive free lesson)
TOURNAMENT LOGISTICS
1. 4 Rounds G/30
2. Ballard High School
3. Registration: 8:00am-8:50am
4. Rounds at 9:00am-10:00am, 10:15-11:15, 11:45-12:45, 1:00pm-2:00pm
5. Awards ASAP
ENTRY FEE: $15
1. To pay by PayPal go to www.ChessPerformance.com
2. Mail check to the listed address
AWARDS
1. K1 = 1-10th place
2. K3 = 1-10th place
3. K5 = 1-8th place
4. K8 = 1-3rd place
5. k12 = 1-3rd place
6. Sportsmanship Awards = Only given if a TD witnesses great
sportsman
ATTRACTIONS
1. Food available on site
2. Coffee & Cappuccino (Still working the details out on this)
3. Chess camp discounts
4. Receive a free lesson if your child finishes last place in K1, K3 or K5*
(Child must have played in each round to receive free lesson)
TOURNAMENT LOGISTICS
1. 4 Rounds G/30
2. Ballard High School
3. Registration: 8:00am-8:50am
4. Rounds at 9:00am-10:00am, 10:15-11:15, 11:45-12:45, 1:00pm-2:00pm
5. Awards ASAP
ENTRY FEE: $15
1. To pay by PayPal go to www.ChessPerformance.com
2. Mail check to the listed address
AWARDS
1. K1 = 1-10th place
2. K3 = 1-10th place
3. K5 = 1-8th place
4. K8 = 1-3rd place
5. k12 = 1-3rd place
6. Sportsmanship Awards = Only given if a TD witnesses great
sportsmanship