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MACA Event: 3rd Scholastic Spiegel Cup – Open to Out of State Players (Westford, MA)
NEW – ALL SECTIONS OPEN TO OUT-OF-STATE SCHOLASTIC PLAYERS
SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 2024
| Event Organizer: | The Massachusetts Chess Association Scholastics VISIT ORGANIZER WEBSITE |
| Event Location: | Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center, 219 Littleton Road, Westford, MA 01886 [ DIRECTIONS ] |
| Hotel Info: | Hotel phone number is 978-692-8200 |
| Event Date: | Sunday, March 3, 2024 |
| Time Control: | 4SS. 6-8 and K-5 are G/60, d5; K-3 and U1200 are G/45, d5; and U800 and U400 are G/30, d5. |
| Rounds Time: | Round 1 at 9:30 AM; other rounds ASAP. |
| Byes: | No 1/2 byes available. |
| Prize Info: | Trophies for top 3 in each division; winning MA student in each 6-8, K-5, K-3 qualifies for state championship finals. (Ties broken by playoff games among MA students) , Medals awarded to those scoring at least 3 points who do not win a trophy, or to any player with the same point score as the third-place trophy winner. |
| Inquiry: | info@masschess.org 603-891-2484. Emergencies ONLY on playing date: 603-557-1732. No phone entries. |
| REGISTRATION INFORMATION | ||
| * Out-of-State Players can play from any state * $30 advance mailed by 2/26/24; online (PayPal): $30 by 3/1/24. $35 at site.$5 discount to players in Reserve sections. $15 discount to 1st time players (first US Chess-rated tournament) in Reserve section * Registration – Onsite: 8:30 – 9:00 AM. Available till END OF DAY OF 3/1/2024. * Registration – Mail: Payable: MACA. Mail entry to: Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr., Apt 12, Nashua NH 03062 * Membership Requirement: Current US Chess and MACA Membership required. |
| TOURNAMENT RULES AND OTHER INFORMATION | ||
| * On-site registration cut-off is 9:00 AM sharp. Anybody registering after 9:00 will receive a 0-point bye in Round 1, and will be paired in Round 2. * There are no 1/2 point byes available. * No smoking, no computers, or electronic devices other than US Chess-approved scorekeeping devices; site is wheelchair-accessible * Section eligibility based on 2023-24 school grade. Players in grades K-5 can’t enter the Grades 6-8 section. * Bring your own chess set, board, and chess clock (if you have one). Items not provided at tournament. * 0n site there will be a seller of chess equipment Randi, from whom you can buy chess sets, chess clock, chess books, etc. * All food consumed in the hotel must be purchased from the hotel. * Players must be rated 1000 or above, official or live, to play in the 6-8 qualifier section, 800 or above to play in K-5. * There is no minimum rating to play in the K-3 qualifier section but we recommend that players be rated 600 or above. |
REGISTER on MACA website: http://www.masschess.org/Events/Event_Details.aspx?Event_ID=8667
March 3 @ 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Massachusetts Chess Association
Bob Messenger (603) 891-2484
info@masschess.org