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SUMMARY:MACA Event: 3rd Scholastic Spiegel Cup - Open to Out of State Players (Westford\, MA)
DESCRIPTION:NEW – ALL SECTIONS OPEN TO OUT-OF-STATE SCHOLASTIC PLAYERS  \n\n\n\nSUNDAY\, MARCH 3\, 2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Organizer:The Massachusetts Chess Association Scholastics  VISIT ORGANIZER WEBSITEEvent Location:Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center\, 219 Littleton Road\, Westford\, MA 01886   [ DIRECTIONS ]Hotel Info:Hotel phone number is 978-692-8200Event Date:Sunday\, March 3\, 2024Time 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.\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION 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.\n\n\n\nTOURNAMENT 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.\n\n\n\nREGISTER on MACA website:  http://www.masschess.org/Events/Event_Details.aspx?Event_ID=8667
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