OSCA: 3rd Providence College Open Tournament (Providence, RI)
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Location:
Providence College, Ryan Center
212 Huxley Ave
Providence, RI 02908
Format:
4SS, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each, 5 second delay
Round 1 starts at 10:00 AM.
* REGISTRATION located at BOTTOM of PAGE *
SECTIONS & PRIZES, $500 b/25 Paid Entries, plus Trophies
* OPEN SECTION = $ 200 – $100, Plus Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
(U1500 Class Prize $75, Trophy for 1st place)
* U1200 SECTION = $75 – $50, plus Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
* UNRATED SECTION (Unrated Fun Games) No USCF = Trophy for 1st, Medals for 2nd & 3rd
Note: Top Providence College Students = 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Trophies
Round Times & Information
* MUST BE 18+ Years Old to Play in This Tournament – NO Scholastic players – Venue Stipulations
* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM, All Sections. 3 Private large rooms reserved for sections & skittles
* Round Times: 10:00 PM, 11:15 PM, (Lunch 12:30) 1:15 PM, 2:30 PM.
* Tournament will start promptly at 10:00 AM – it will not be delayed
* Players who arrive late will receive a 1/2 pt. bye or may be paired with late arrivals.
* Byes must be requested in advance.
* On-site Entries must register 30 minutes before (9:40 AM) Round 1 or risk 1/2 point bye
* Please register Early in advance by Monday 12/09/2024 @ 11:59 PM. Regular EF is $5 more until 12/13.
Onsite registration the day of event is $10 more
Tournament Entry Fees
* EF: Early Registration $35 (by Mon. 12/9) for OPEN Section. $40 EF by Friday 12/13.
* EF: Early Registration $30 (by Mon. 12/9) for OPEN Section. $35 EF by Friday 12/13.
* EF: Early Registration $25 (by Mon. 12/9) for OPEN Section. $30 EF by Friday 12/13.
Late On-Site Entries the day of the event is $10 more cash / online
Special Discounts
* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT = $37 INCLUDES FREE USCF “YOUNG ADULT” MEMBERSHIP WORTH $27 (Age 18-24. Must be new USCF Membership, No renewals, in advance)
* 1st-TIME ADULT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT = $55 INCLUDES FREE USCF ADULT” MEMBERSHIP WORTH $45 (Age 25-99). Must be new USCF Membership, No renewals, in advance)
Additional Information
* Event venue sponsored by the Providence College Chess Club, All Prov. College students have FREE Entry
* Specific Designated Tournament Rooms, extra skittles rooms, lounge area, cafeteria on-site.
* Proceeds will go toward helping the Providence College Chess Club
* Sections will finish around 3:30 PM.
* Plenty of parking. Please use Campus Parking Garage
* Chess sets & Clocks provided.
* Anyone can play in a higher section
* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible
* MUST BE 18+ Years Old to Play in This Tournament – NO Scholastic players – Venue Stipulations
* Email all questions to: frank@oceanstatechess.com or text (401) 212-1335
