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SUMMARY:USCF Event: 2024 National High School (K-12) Championships (Baltimore\, MD) - April 5-7\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:2024 National High School (K-12) ChampionshipApril 5 – 7\, 2024 · Baltimore MD   (Bughouse & Blitz April 4) \n\n\n\nPlaying site: · Baltimore Convention Center · 1 West Pratt Avenue · Baltimore MD 21201Host hotel: · Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor · 401 West Pratt Avenue · Baltimore MD 21201 · connected to Baltimore Convention CenterClick here to book a room at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor!Book by March 12 or rate may increase!Support US Chess and Ensure Future Events by staying at the host hotel!WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.uschess.org/tournaments/2024/hs/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nROOM RESERVATION POLICY\n\n\n\nAll reservations must be secured with a valid credit card provided by the reserving party\, along with a first night’s deposit\, refundable up to 3 days in advance of arrival. All credit cards used to prepay the room deposit may be charged immediately. Once the contracted block of rooms is sold out\, additional rooms may be made available at the hotel’s sole discretion. The hotel has sole discretion over the rate of any rooms added to the contracted block. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPAIRINGS AND STANDINGS POSTED ONLINE!\n\n\n\nFor the 2024 National High School\, board-order pairings and normal wallcharts will not be printed. We will post alphabetical pairings and standings with color history. \n\n\n\nTo see the current pairings and standings\, click “Results & Pairings” in the upper left hand corner\, then select the tournament and section you’re interested in. (There will be no data here before 11am local time\, Friday\, April 5.) \n\n\n\nThere will be QR codes that link to the pairings and standings posted all around the playing site. Copies of the QR codes are also available at Chess Control. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe to our national scholastic events mailing list!\n\n\n\nUS Chess now provides a way for coaches\, faculty advisors\, and other interested parties to receive our pre-tournament emails for national events. Just use this form to subscribe! \n\n\n\nYou can select the event(s) you wish to receive emails about. If you wish to unsubscribe from these lists at any point\, you do so by just clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of the email. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAwards are provided by Trophies Plus\, sponsor of the All-American Team. Trophies Plus will ship awards for you at the conclusion of the event. Just click on their icon for details! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollow US Chess on Instagram and Twitter!Use the hashtag #HSChessChamps for your posts and tweets!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ve put together a guide for those who are “New To Nationals!”Click here for a primer on what to expect before you arrive!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUS Chess COVID Policy\n\n\n\nUS Chess is not requiring masks\, COVID-19 vaccinations\, or negative COVID-19 tests for any attendees at this event. \n\n\n\nAttendees are encouraged to take available precautions\, including (but not limited to) bringing masks and hand sanitizer. However\, the decision has been reached to return to pre-COVID conditions at the event. \n\n\n\nUS Chess will still sanitize all boards after each game. Attendees who wish to wear masks should bring their own. \n\n\n\nUS Chess reserves the right to alter this policy as needed\, dependent upon the most recent regulatory or guidance updates from federal\, state\, and local health authorities. Please continue to check this space for any changes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRating Review Report\n\n\n\nThe Tournament Review Group (defined in the Scholastic Regulations) reviews every entry to this tournament\, and makes decisions about whether to assign a rating based on alternate rating data found for a player. Players on the report have been assigned ratings that are different from their US Chess regular rating in the March 2024 rating supplement. Any player who has been resectioned as a result of an assigned rating has been notified by email from US Chess. The most current version of the report is published here for transparency. Contact the Director of Events with any questions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTOWN HALL FOR PARENT/PLAYER INFORMATION!\n\n\n\nTown hall information will be posted in this space when ready. –> \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7 Round Swiss in 6 SectionsK-12 ChampionshipK-12 Under 1900K-12 Under 1600K-12 Under 1200K-12 Under 800K-12 UnratedMarch rating supplement will be used. Players must disclose other Over-the-Board (OTB) ratings with entry. Players with other OTB ratings may be moved to a different section at the discretion of US Chess. \n\n\n\nTeam score is total of top four finishers from each school per section.A team must have at least two players but no maximum number of players. The top four scores in any section will count for the team score. All players on a team must come from the same school. \n\n\n\nNational ChampionshipFirst place individual and team in the K-12 Championship section\, including ties\, will be the National High School Champion. \n\n\n\nTime Control: Game/90 d10Each player has 90 minutes to complete the game with a 10 second grace period each move. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a US Chess National Scholastic Championship tournament. You must meet US Chess eligibility requirements to play. Contact US Chess to resolve potential eligibility questions BEFORE entering or making travel arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntry Fee:   $80 postmarked or online by February 26\, $100 postmarked or online by March 11\, $130 online by March 25\, $180 thereafter online. \n\n\n\n\nONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES 11AM EASTERN APRIL 4! NO EXCEPTIONS!\n\n\n\nNO ON-SITE REGISTRATION! NO EXCEPTIONS!\n\n\n\nONLINE REGISTRATION STRONGLY PREFERRED!\n\n\n\nDO NOT MAIL ANY REGISTRATIONS AFTER MARCH 11!\n\n\n\n$30 change fee for roster or section changes after March 11 or any on site changes.\n\n\n\n\nIMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS: \n\n\n\n\nPlayers registering after 11 a.m. Friday will not be paired for round 1\, will receive a 1/2 point bye for round 1\, and will begin play with round 2.\n\n\n\nUp to two 1/2 point byes available any round if requested before round 1.\n\n\n\nA half-point bye in round 1 must be requested at the time of registration\, or on-site before 11 AM Friday.\n\n\n\nA half-point bye request for rounds 2-7 not requested in advance must be requested two hours before the scheduled start of round 2.\n\n\n\nPlayers requesting a section change late (after 11 AM Friday) will not be paired for round 1\, will receive a half-point bye\, and will begin play with round 2.\n\n\n\nCurrent US Chess Scholastic Regulations are linked here\n\n\n\nHilton Baltimore Inner Harbor: $36/day self-parking. No valet parking available.\n\n\n\nClick here for Baltimore Convention Center parking information.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInformation for Accommodation Requests: Consistent with the Guidelines for Accessible Chess Events\, requests for reasonable accommodations during the event should be made 2-3 weeks in advance of the event. Requests for accommodations made on site will be handled to the best of our ability. \n\n\n\nTournament Information Contact: nationalevents@uschess.org. \n\n\n\nSchedule: \n\n\n\n\nOpening ceremony Friday 12:45 p.m.\n\n\n\nRound start times: Friday 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.\, Saturday 9 a.m.\, 1:30 p.m.\, and 6 p.m.\, Sunday 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nAwards Ceremony: Sunday 6 p.m. (approximately)Award list is final as of 12/25/2023.All individual awards\, including Blitz and Bughouse\, will be custom medals. All team awards will be trophies.Awards:IndividualTeamK-12 ChampionshipTop 35 [plus ties for 35th place]Top 20K-12 Under 1900Top 15 [plus ties for 15th place]Top 10K-12 Under 1600Top 30 [plus ties for 30th place]Top 20K-12 Under 1200Top 35 [plus ties for 35th place]Top 25K-12 Under 800Top 35 [plus ties for 35th place]Top 25K-12 UnratedTop 15 [plus ties for 15th place]Top 5Top five teams in each section receive 5 plaques per place (4 players and the coach).NOTE: Unrated teams receive a trophy only – no individual plaques. This is per the Scholastic Regulations.Class awards to the top three in the following classes:K-12 Championship1900-1999; 1800-1899; 1700-1799;1600-1699; 1500-1599; 1400-1499;Under 1400; UnratedParents\, coaches and players: check out our Tournament Safety Tips!National High School Blitz Championship (G/5;d0)Thursday 5 p.m.\, entry fee $40 by 3/11\, $60 after or on site.Online registration closes at 2 p.m.Onsite registration closes at 4 p.m.Awards to Top 25 Individuals\, Top 15 Teams and Top 3 in each Class    1900-1999; 1800-1899; 1700-1799; 1600-1699;    1500-1599; 1400-1499; Under 1400; Unrated.Blitz RulesNational High School Bughouse Championship (G/5;d0):Thursday 11 a.m.\, $30 per 2-player team on site only. Registration 9-10 a.m. One section K-12.Awards (2 each) to top 5 teams.Bughouse RulesFriends and Family Tournament (G/30;d5):4SS\, G/30. Saturday 10:30 a.m.\, 12:30 p.m.\, 2:30 p.m.\, 4:30 p.m.\, $40 onsite registration only. Anyone registering after 10 a.m. will take a half point bye in round 1. Rated and Unrated sections. Trophies for each category of combined player/student results.Notes and Reminders:Important: Electronic Device Policy for National Scholastic Events.Please bring clocks. Sets and score sheets provided. Players are responsible for bringing and setting their own clocks\, and explaining their operation when asked.US Chess membership through April 2024 is required.March 2024 rating supplement will be used in compliance with the Scholastic Regulations.Unrated players may play in the Championship Section or Unrated Section only!!!Players must disclose other Over-the-Board (OTB) ratings with entry.For a printable entry form\, click hereMail-in entries must be postmarked by March 11th.Entries and General Information Contact:nationalevents@uschess.orgU.S. Chess Federation\, Attn.: 2024 HS Championship\, P.O. Box 775308\, St. Louis MO 63177.Team room information will be posted in this space when ready.How to Use the Room Reservation System – PowerPoint file – PDF fileInstructional Video on Using the Room Reservation SystemTeam Room Information Contact: Pete Karagianis at pete.karagianis@uschess.org
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/uscf-2024-national-high-school-k-12-championship/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
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SUMMARY:Connecticut Speed Chess Championships - QUICK (G/10)\, BLITZ (G/3)\, & BULLET (G/1) Championships (Willimantic\, CT - Near R.I. Border) $4\,000 PRIZES
DESCRIPTION:GUARANTEED $4\,000 PRIZES and Other Awards \n\n\n\nSAT. APRIL 6\, 2024  QUICK (G/10) Championships\, BLITZ (G/3) Championships\, & BULLET (G/1) Championships \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Eastern Connecticut State University               83 Windham Street               Student Center\, Betty Tipton Room               Willimantic\, CT 06226* Very close to Rhode Island Border !!! \n\n\n\nQuick: 5 Rounds SS G/10 d3 – Rd 1 starts at 10:00 AM (US Chess rated) \n\n\n\nBlitz: 5 double Rounds SS G/3 d2 – Rd 1 starts at 1:30 PM (US Chess rated) \n\n\n\nBullet: 5 double Rounds SS G/1 d2 – Rd 1 starts at 4:30 PM (not rated) \n\n\n\nAll subsequent rounds ASAP \n\n\n\nSEE EVENTS on CSCA WEBSITE:  https://www.chessct.org/csca/cscaevents.php \n\n\n\nPrizes: Quick: $300-250-200-150-100; Blitz: $300-250-200-150-100; Bullet: $300-250-200-150-100; Overall Speed Bonuses: $300 to Overall Speed Champion; $100 to Overall Top Expert\, Class A\, B\, C\, D\, E and U1000 players. Champion Plaques: Top Connecticut Quick\, Blitz\, Bullet\, Overall Speed\, Senior\, Women’s\, Collegiate\, High\, Middle and Elementary School players [see Note 1]. Overall score tabulated by combined points with Quick games worth 2 points each. Event tie breaks will be combined for plaque awards. Cash prizes via PayPal. PayPal fees may apply. [For tax compliance\, see Note 2 below.] \n\n\n\nPrizes based on final placement on USCF tie breaks\, NOT USCF distribution rules. Overall placement based on combined placement in all three events. Non-participating players in any event will be considered tied for last place. Cash prizes distributed via check by mail (PayPal distribution may be requested subject to PayPal fees)\, also see Note [4] tax requirements below.  \n\n\n\nDiscounts: General DISCOUNTS: Financial hardship\, Title I students\, Parents registering siblings or Seniors 65+ should email events.CSCA@gmail.com to request additional registration instructions. SEE BELOW \n\n\n\nOut-of-state: Out-of-state players (see Note [1] below) are welcome and prize eligible\, except State titles. \n\n\n\nEntry Fee: Out-of-State: Saturday\, April 6\, 2024; Quick Round 1 at 10 AM\, then ASAP. Online registration thru 8 PM on April 5; NO on-site registration. Eastern Connecticut State University\, Student Center Betty R. Tipton Room\, 83 Windham Street\, Willimantic\, CT 06226  \n\n\n\nQuick: 5 Rounds SS\, G/10 +3. USCF Rated. Round 1 @ 10 AM\, then ASAP Blitz: 5 double Rounds SS\, G/3 +2. USCF Rated. Round 1 @ 1:30 PM\, then ASAP Bullet: 5 double Rounds SS\, G/1 +2. USCF does not rate Bullet games. ASAP. One section. ½ point byes not permitted\, but players may select to skip any event. Regular ratings used for pairings and prizes. In effort to avoid identical pairing from event to event\, the Tournament Director may make reasonable adjustments to computer generated pairings in the Blitz and Bullet Championships.  \n\n\n\nRegister online by 8 PM on April 5; NO on site/same day registration is permitted. All three events: $90 by Apr 1; $110 by Apr 3 and $130 by Apr 5; Two events: $70 by Apr 1; $90 by Apr 3; $110 by Apr 5; One event: $40 by Apr 1; $50 by Apr 3; $60 by Apr 5. Out-of-state players welcome and prize eligible\, except CT Champion plaques.Title players: FREE entry for GMs and IMs through April 1\, then deducted from prize. NMs-FMs take 20% off any entry level. \n\n\n\nCredits/Discounts: Need-based: Cases of financial hardship\, please email CSCA. Senior 65+: Email CSCA before entry for 15% Senior Citizen discount. Siblings: Email CSCA before entry for 10% Sibling discount. Premium and Member Organization Members: CSCA Premium and Member Organizations Members apply 25% discount. Discount code provided. Title players: FREE entry for GMs and IMs through April 1\, then deducted from prize. NMs-FMs take 20% off any entry level. Email CSCA before entry for promo code. Notes: [1] Connecticut player. For the purpose of these Championships\, a “Connecticut player” is (a) any player whose state is designated Connecticut (“CT”) with U.S. Chess\, or (b) any player whose state is not designated “CT” with U.S. Chess\, but who (i) resides\, (ii) works or (ii) attends school in the state of Connecticut. Event entrants pursuant to section (b) will provide proof of eligibility. High School is Grades 9-12. Middle School is Grades 6-8. Elementary School is Grades K-5. [2] Tax Compliance. Players exceeding $600 in CSCA prizes for 2024 shall provide W-9 form. [3] Contact. All questions/inquiries to events.CSCA@gmail.com. [4] Refunds/Cancellation Policy: To withdraw registration or request a refund\, email your request to events.CSCA@gmail.com no later than Apr 3 at 11:59 PM. Refund requests not received by email or received after the above deadline\, will not be honored. Refunds are subject to $15 administrative fee. [5] Unauthorized solicitation is prohibited. This is a nonprofit event for the Connecticut chess community\, and the CSCA event Promotion Policy at CSCA Tournaments & Events is in effect. Please contact CSCA at events.CSCA@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nFLYER: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/Speed.24.fly.pdf?env=uscf&datetime=1711386635&scrlybrkr=864c875e
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LOCATION:Rhode Island
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