Volunteer:  https://www.calgaryjuniorchess.com/CJCC/Volunteer/SignUp

Registration deadline:  11:00pm on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Onsite registration will NOT be available. 

Entry fee: $25 which includes pizza lunch on site. 

Sections:

Div. 1   (Kindergarten-Grade 3)

Div. 2   (Grade 4-6)

Div. 3   (Grade 7-9)

Div. 4   (Grade 10-12)

Players can play in a higher section if they would like to.

Schedule: 10am – 5pm

Check-in: 10:00 am - 10:15 am

Rounds 1-2: 10:30 am - 12:30pm

Pizza Lunch: 12:30 pm – 1:30pm

Rounds 3-5: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Tie-breaks (if necessary) and awards: immediately after the completion of the last round

Format: The exact format of each section will depend on the number of participants but players should expect to play 5 games.

Top 4 Players will contribute to the School Team Score.

Time control: Game in 25 minutes with a 5-second delay.

Special rules: No agreed draws are allowed before move 30 (ACA Junior Draw Rule). Players are not allowed to talk to anyone (including parents, coaches, and other participants) except the TD during their games. It is forbidden for players to have cell phones, or other electronic communication, computer, or media devices in the tournament room. 

Prizes:

Team prizes for each division:

Top school: 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd place trophy for the school

Top team: 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd place medals for the top 4 finishers in the winning team

Individual prizes:

Top 3 individuals and Top Girl in each division: Trophies

All other participants will get coloured chess pieces.