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SUMMARY:1st Barrington Chess Tournament - NEW Adult & Scholastic Sections - $250 PRIZES plus TROPHIES
DESCRIPTION:BARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL (Newly Renovated)220 Lincoln Ave\, Barrington\, RI 02806 \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds: Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM. Rounds will be continuous afterward \n\n\n\nSECTIONS (ALL USCF RATED)* U2200 / OPEN Section – Adults & Highest level experienced players* U1500 Section – Adults & High level students* U1000 Section – for students Intermediate level Gr. K-12* U600 Section – for students Gr. K-8\, Novice / 1st time players USCF Membership included \n\n\n\nPRIZES* U2200 / OPEN = $150 b/10 paid entries – 1st Place = $100; 2nd Place = $50;* U1500 = $100 b/10 paid entries – 1st Place $65 plus Trophy; 2nd Place $35; * U1000 = Trophies will be awarded to top 3 players* U600 = Trophies will be awarded to Top 3 players \n\n\n\n* FREE USCF MEMBERSHIP FOR 1st -TIME UNRATED TOURNAMENT PLAYERS 1st-Time Players (Unrated without USCF membership) will receive a FREE USCF $20 “Youth” membership included w/ $20 registration. Register for U700 Section (option) w/ New USCF membership – register here & get FREE USCF membership # ID at tournament \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATIONEntry Fee: Advance Entry is $20. On-site Day of Event Entry Fee $25.00.Register online by 3/3/2023. Pre-registration check-in from 9:20 – 9:50 AM. 1/2 pt. Byes must be requested in advance. Late entries will receive 1/2 pt. byeTournament will run continuous after each round. U1000 & U600 finish about 1:00 – 1:30 PM. Higher Sections Finish around 2:30-3:00 PM.U2200 & U1500 Sections with less than 7 players may be combined. All prizes still awarded.Scholastic sections with less than 7 players may be combined. All prizes still awarded.Free Coffee & Hot Chocolate available on-siteScholarships available for students – Please email organizer \n\n\n\nUSCF membership required to play in ALL sections. Join U.S. Chess Federation online: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chessor sign up for USCF membership at tournament\, included FREE for students who don’t have USCF Membership #USCF “Youth” Membership Ages 5-18 is $20; Young Adult Under Age 24 is $27; Senior age 65+ is $40; Regular Adult $45; \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister at bottom of this page
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/1st-barrington-high-school-scholastic-chess-tournament-newly-renovated/
LOCATION:Barrington High School\, 220 Lincoln Ave\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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SUMMARY:Ocean State Chess Association Scholastic Grade K-12 Chess Championship – Scholastic Individual & Team New England Championship Event ($25/$30)
DESCRIPTION:Major 2023 New England Scholastic Championship Event – Sat. March 11\, 2023 \n\n\n\n*** OPEN TO OUT OF STATE PLAYERS *** \n\n\n\n\n\nNew England Institute of Technology\, East Greenwich\, Rhode Island Campus\n\n\n\nLocation: New England Institute of Technology (NEIT)1 New England Tech Blvd. East Greenwich\, R.I. 02818 \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/45; d5 – 4 Rounds: 10:00 AM\, 12:30 PM\, 2:00 PM\, 3:30 PM(Lunch Break 12:00-12:30 PM) \n\n\n\n** EVENT WILL START AT 10:00 AM – LATE ENTRIES WILL RECEIVE 1/2 PT. BYE** Longer Time Control G/45 minutes\, compared to other R.I. championship eventswhich are shorter/ quicker time controls like G/25** Reasonable Entry fee with beautiful campus venue\, plenty of free parking\, cafeteria with affordable full menu \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSECTIONS = ALL 3 SECTIONS ARE USCF RATED* HIGH SCHOOL SECTION – GRADE 9-12* MIDDLE SCHOOL SECTION – GRADE 6-8* ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SECTION – GRADE K-5 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPRIZES/TROPHIES:\n\n\n\nIndividual Trophies to Top 3 players in each section. Medals to players with more than 3 pts.\n\n\n\nTeam Trophies will be awarded to the Top 3 Teams in each section\n\n\n\nOUT-OF-STATE PLAYERS are eligible for ALL Individual & Team Awards\n\n\n\nTeams must have players from same schoolENTRY FEE: $30 – Please Register in advance online“SIBLINGS” DISCOUNT = (Only $25) Discount -$5 off each family member’s entry fee“TEAM” DISCOUNT = (Only $25) Discount -$5 off each person for “Teams” with 4 or more players. 10+ players additional discounts“1st TOURNAMENT” DISCOUNT = If this is your 1st tournament\, WE WILL PAY FOR YOUR USCF “YOUTH” Membership (worth $20)It will be INCLUDED in your $30 Entry Fee (This is for students with NO USCF MEMBERSHIP)$30 if pre-register in advance on our website (PayPal) by Friday\, 3/10/2023 @ 6:00 PM.On-Site Entry the DAY OF EVENT is $40 from 9:20 AM – 9:50 AM.Round 1 will start ON-TIME at 10:00 AM – TOURNAMENT WILL NOT BE DELAYED\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nTEAM COMPETITION: * Each school’s team score is calculated by adding points from the top 4 players individual scores on that team. * Must have minimum of 3 players for a team. Maximum limit is 7 per team. * Teams with 8-10 players or more should register two teams\, each with 4-5 players on each team to avoid pairing issues.* Players must be from the same school: Teams can have three or more players.* Students must play in grade section. Please list your school on entry form.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOTHER INFORMATION:\n\n\n\nLonger Game G/45 Championship – Not G/25 Fast Time Control Championship Event\n\n\n\nThis is Both a Scholastic MULTI-STATE Individual Championship & Team Championship.OPEN TO STUDENTS FROM RI\, MA\, CT\, & EVERY STATE\n\n\n\nTournament will Start ON-TIME at 10:00 AM – Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye\n\n\n\nPlayers will enjoy this beautiful college venue with multiple skittles rooms provided. Plenty or parking.College cafeteria will be open for lunch with affordable variety of food/drinks\n\n\n\nENTRY FEE DISCOUNT: Schools with 4 OR MORE PLAYERS or SIBLINGS are Eligible for a minus -$5 per person “ENTRY FEE DISCOUNT.”\n\n\n\nQuestions: Email organizer: frank@oceanstatechess.com\n\n\n\nChess Sets/Clocks will be provided\, However\, please bring a clock if you have one.\n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$25.00 – $30.00Advance Entry (PayPal) by 3/10/2023 @ 6:00 PM \n\n\n\nNew England Tech Cafeteria Lounge Area\n\n\n\nNEIT Cafeteria with Salad Bar\, Soup\, Pizza Station\, Burger Station\,Daily Dinner Meal\, Ice Cream\, Drinks
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/ocean-state-scholastic-grade-k-12-chess-championship-scholastic-individual-team-new-england-championship-event-25-30-2/
LOCATION:New England Institute of Technology\, 1 New England Tech Blvd.\, East Greenwich\, Rhode Island\, 02818\, United States
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SUMMARY:Continental Chess - 31st Annual Eastern Class Championships - $20\,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES
DESCRIPTION:Friday – Sunday\, March 17 – 19\, 2023 – Both 2 Day Schedule (Sat/Sun) & 3 Day Schedule (Fri/Sat/Sun) \n\n\n\nSheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport\, Windsor Locks\, Connecticut \n\n\n\nSEE LINK TO REGISTER: http://www.chesstour.com/ecc23.htm \n\n\n\nMarch 17-19 or 18-19                                                                          Connecticut       US Chess Grand Prix Points: 120 (enhanced) \n\n\n\n31st annual Eastern Class Championships. 5SS\, 40/80\, SD/30\, d30 (2-day option\, rds 1-2 G/60 d10)\, Sheraton Hartford Hotel\, 1 Bradley Airport (visible at airport entrance)\, Windsor Locks CT 06096 (I-91 Exit 40 to Rt 20). Free parking. Top 3 sections are FIDE rated\, except G/60 games. \n\n\n\n$20\,000 PRIZE FUND UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED. In 7 sections:Master (2100/up): $2000-1000-500-300\, clear winner or 1st on tiebreak $100 bonus\, top U2300 $800-400.Expert (1900-2199): $1400-700-400-300.  Class A (1700-1999/Unr): $1400-700-400-300.Class B (1500-1799/Unr): $1400-700-400-300.Class C (1300-1599/Unr): $1200-600-300-200. Class D (Under 1400/Unr): $1000-500-300-200.Class E (Under 1200/Unr): $600-400-200-100.Playing up: see peakrating.us. \n\n\n\nUnrated may enter E through A\, with prize limits: E $100\, D $200\, C $300\, or B $400.Prize limit: $200 if Online Regular rating is more than 50 points over prize minimum. \n\n\n\nMixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $600-300. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm Sat.  \n\n\n\nTop 6 sections entry fee: $128 online at chessaction.com by 3/15\, $150 at site\, or online until an hour before round1.  GMs free\, $100 deducted from prize.Class E Section entry fee: $40 less than top 6 sections entry fee. \n\n\n\n3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm\, rounds Fri 7 pm\, Sat 11 am & 5 pm\, Sun 10 am & 3:30 pm.2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am\, rounds Sat 11 am\, 2 pm & 5 pm\, Sun 10 am & 3:30 pm. Byes: OK all\, limit 2 byes; must commit before round 2.Hotel rates: $149-149\, link at chessevents.us or call 860-627-5311\, request chess rate\, reserve by 3/3 or rate may increase.  \n\n\n\nCar rental: Avis\, 800-331-1600\, use AWD #D657633\, or reserve car online through chesstour.com.Entry: chessaction.com. No mailed entries.. Questions: Directo@Chess.us\, chesstour.com\, chesstour.info. Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entering). $15 service charge for refunds.  \n\n\n\nBring set\, board\, clock if possible- none supplied.  \n\n\n\nBLITZ TOURNAMENT  Saturday night\, 9:30 pm\, enter by 9:10 pm. \n\n\n\nOnline entry fee $5 less to CSCA or WMCA members. \n\n\n\nSEE LINK TO REGISTER: http://www.chesstour.com/ecc23.htm
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/continental-chess-31st-annual-eastern-class-championships-20000-guaranteed-prizes/
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Girls Qualifier - Under 1000 Section Open To Out-Of-State Players
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 19\, 2023 Location: Boylston Chess Club Boston\, 35 Kingston St. Suite 1\, Boston\, MA 02111 \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS.  Under 1000 G/30\, d5 & Premier G/45\, d5; \n\n\n\nRound 1: starts at 10 a.m. Other rounds start ASAP \n\n\n\nPrizes: The winner of the Premier Section will receive an invitation to the MA Girls’ Invitational Championship\, to compete to represent MA in the 2023 Ruth Haring National Girls Tournament of Champions \, Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 players in each section. Players scoring three points or more and not winning a trophy will win a medal. \n\n\n\nEntry Fee: Discounted fee of $30 if mailed by 3/13 or paid online by 3/17. Regular fee of $35 at the door. Additional $15 discount for first-time players in a USCF-rated tournament in the Under 1000 section. \n\n\n\nWebsite: http://www.masschess.org/Events/Event_Details.aspx?Event_ID=8125 \n\n\n\nByes: One ½-point bye is allowed in the U1000 section. No ½-point byes are allowed in the Premier section \n\n\n\nQuestions: Phone: 603-891-2484. Day of the tournament call 617-557-1723. No phone entries. Email: info@masschess.org \n\n\n\nOther Information:* Official March ratings are used for pairings* Open to girls in grades K-12.* Premier section is restricted to Massachusetts residents and students rated 800 and above.* Under 1000 Section is open to out-of-state players* MA high school girl chess players will be available to review games for entry level chess players.* All electronic devices must be turned off completely and stored out of sight.       Players are forbidden to have electronic devices on them at any time during the game* In the interest of the players\, no spectators are allowed in the playing hall when games are in progress* Penalties are at the discretion of the TD and may include reducing the remaining time       of the offending player or declaring the game to be lost by the offender* Masks are required. Players should bring chess sets and clocks\,   \n\n\n\nSponsored by Massachusetts Chess Association (MACA) ScholasticsChecks Payable: MACA. Mail entry to: c/o Robert Messenger\, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12\, Nashua NH 03062Registration On-site: 9:00 a.m.-9:30a.m. \n\n\n\nUSCF membership is required for all players.
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/massachusetts-girls-qualifier-under-1000-section-is-open-to-out-of-state-players/
ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Chess Association":MAILTO:info@masschess.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T180000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE BLITZ: NEW ENGLAND ONLINE SCHOLASTIC "BLITZ" CHAMPIONSHIPS - CSCA & NECA Event (Friday\, March 24\, 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.events4chess.com/events/?event_ID=1782&cat=1 \n\n\n\n*** 24+ INDIVIDUAL & TEAM PRIZES *** \n\n\n\nWEBSITE INFORMATION:  https://www.chessct.org/csca/cscamain.phpFLYER: https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/NECA-o.K12.btz.fly.23.pdfSponsored & run by the CONNECTICUT STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION (CSCA)sanctioned by the NEW ENGLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION (NECA)2023 NEW ENGLAND ONLINE SCHOLASTIC “BLITZ” CHAMPIONSHIPSDate/Time: Friday\, March 24\, 2023 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 PM \n\n\n\nRound 1:  9:00 am; all subsequent Rounds ASAP\, Ends by 1:00 pmOnline registration ONLY by 11:59 pm on March 23Location: Online via Chess.com \n\n\n\nRounds/Time: 5 double Rounds Swiss tournament\, G/3 +2. USCF online-rated. Highest of USCF or Chess.com Regular/Quick/Rapid/Blitz ratings used for pairings and prizes. \n\n\n\nByes: No ½ point byes permitted; 0 point byes any round. Must commit by end of registration. \n\n\n\nSections: 3 sections (all USCF online rated):* High School (grades 9 thru 12);* Middle School (grades 6 thru 8);* Elementary School (grades K thru 5); \n\n\n\nPrizes:* Plaques to Top 5 players and Top 3 teams in High (grades 9 thru 12)\,       Middle (grades 6 thru 8) and Elementary (grades K thru 5) Schools.* Individual and team placements may be increased to 10% of school level participants. * Top New England Player and Team in each school level marked       “New England Online Scholastic Blitz Champion” on their Plaque.* Prizes processed and shipped to players within thirty (30) days of the posting of the final verified results. \n\n\n\n  Requirement: * All players must have valid USCF membership and a basic Chess.com account. * Free Chess.com account is enough to participate in the tournament* All “second chance” accounts have to be declared to the organizer and the Chief TD \n\n\n\nPairing & Games: Tournament will be paired manually with Swiss-Sys pairing software following USCF pairing rules       with Team restrictions turned on\, as long as it produces competitive pairings within the individual-based format of           the competition.* Pairings and standings will be publicly available via Google sheet\, and        players will have time to look up their pairings before each round.* Games will be started by tournament director(s) on Chess.com. * Players will need to be logged into www.chess.com/play/online\, game will pop up automatically. * Start of consecutive rounds will be announced via Zoom\, as well as posted on the Google sheet. \n\n\n\nFair play regulations: All players are required to have a minimum of 20 rapid games played on         Chess.com before the start of the tournament. * All players must have a sufficient game history in the applicable time control         to establish a baseline of their performance.* Fair Play monitoring will be applied throughout tournament play. * TDs will be in direct contact with Chess.com’s Fair Play department throughout. * At the conclusion of the tournament\, all games will be submitted for a thorough fair play check. * Tentative unverified results will be posted immediately after the event is finished. * Final verified results will be posted within one to two weeks after the       Chess.com fair play report is received and any necessary adjustments applied.* Although a Zoom video meeting will be open and available for all player to join\,      including those in need of support\, players will not be required to join the Zoom      meeting or use cameras unless requested. Regardless\, the organizer reserves the      right to call players in for Zoom video monitoring at any time and\, particularly\, in      the later rounds of the tournament.* Highest of USCF or Chess.com Regular/Quick/Rapid ratings used for pairings and prizes.* Byes: One ½ point bye permitted Round 1-5; 0 point byes any round. Must commit by end of registration.Entry Fee: Regular Price: $30 by March 15; $40 by March 22. Online registration only. Registration ends March 22 @ 11:59pm.Discounts: General DISCOUNTS: Students with financial hardship\, attending Title I schoolsor requesting a sibling discount should email: events.CSCA@gmail.com to request additional registration instructions.CSCA Member Organization DISCOUNT: CSCA Member Organization schoolsor clubs will receive instructions to apply $10 membership discount to theirstudents. Schools may apply for Member Organization Status at any time byemail to chess.CSCA@gmail.com.   GMs and IMs: Entry fee is waived for GMs and IMs\, if registering by March 15. 50% waived thereafter.  \n\n\n\nPlease email: events.CSCA@gmail.com to register or ask about student discountsOut-of-state: Out-of-region\, non-New England\, players (see Note [1] below) are welcome andprize eligible\, except Regional Champions.Notes:THIS NONPROFIT EVENT IS ORGANIZED AND SPONSORED BY THE CONNECTICUTSTATE CHESS ASSOCIATION. This is an official US Chess and New England ChessAssociation recognized Regional Championship event to determine the 2023 New EnglandOnline Scholastic Individual and Team Champions.[1] New England player/school. Any player residing in or attending school in New England(Connecticut\, Maine\, Massachusetts\, New Hampshire\, Rhode Island and Vermont) is considereda New England player for title purposes. Any school located in New England is considered aNew England school for title purposes. Regardless\, of this title requirement\, all players fromwithin and without New England are invited to participate and are fully prize eligible with theonly exception of New England title.[2] Team composition. All players participating on a team must be students of the same school.No team may compete in more than one section. However\, schools consisting of multiple gradelevels may enter a team in multiple sections. No player may participate on more than one team.[3] Rating Supplement. March 2023 USCF Rating Suppl. used for section entry\, pairings andprizes. Highest of USCF and Chess.com rating applied for pairing and prizes.[4] Contact. All questions/inquiries to events.CSCA@gmail.com.[5] Refunds/Cancellation Policy. To withdraw registration or request a refund\, email yourrequest to events.CSCA@gmail.com no later than March 22 at 11:59 PM. Refund requests notreceived by email or received after the above deadline\, will not be honored. Refunds are subjectto $15 administrative fee.
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/online-blitz-new-england-online-scholastic-blitz-championships-presented-by-the-new-england-chess-association-friday-march-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T130000
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UID:2699-1679734800-1679749200@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:NEW ENGLAND ONLINE SCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONSHIPS - CSCA & NECA Event (Sat. March 25\, 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.events4chess.com/events/?event_ID=1754&cat=1 \n\n\n\n*** 85 INDVIDUAL & TEAM PRIZES !!! *** \n\n\n\nWEBSITE INFORMATION:  https://www.chessct.org/csca/cscamain.phpFLYER: https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/NECA-o.K12.fly.23.pdfSponsored & run by the CONNECTICUT STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION (CSCA)sanctioned by the NEW ENGLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION (NECA)2023 NEW ENGLAND ONLINE SCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONSHIPSDate/Time: Saturday\, March 25\, 2023 @ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM \n\n\n\nRound 1 at 9 am; all subsequent Rounds ASAP\, Ends by 1 pmOnline registration ONLY by 11:59 pm on March 23Location: Online via Chess.com \n\n\n\nRounds/Time: 6 Rounds Swiss tournament\, G/15 +3. USCF online-rated \n\n\n\nSections: 5 sections (all USCF online rated):* High School (grades 9 thru 12);* Middle School (grades 6 thru 8);* Elementary School (grades K thru 5);* Primary School (grades K thru 3); and K-1 (grades K and 1) \n\n\n\nPrizes:* Plaques to Top 10 players and Top 5 teams in High\, Middle\, Elementary and Primary.* Plaques to Top 10 players in K-1. * Additional plaques to not otherwise placing players finishing Top U1600\, U1200\, U800 in High School\, U1300\,       U1000\, U700 in Middle School\, U1000\, U800\, U500 in Elementary School\, U500 in Primary School\, and Top Female in all sections. * Plaques to Top player and team from each state/region in each section not otherwise placing.* Individual and team placements may be increased to 10% of section participants.* Top New England Player and Team in each section marked “New England Online Scholastic Champion” on their Plaque.* Prizes processed and shipped to players within thirty (30) days of the posting of the final verified results. \n\n\n\n  Requirement: * All players must have valid USCF membership and a basic Chess.com account. * Free Chess.com account is enough to participate in the tournament* All “second chance” accounts have to be declared to the organizer and the Chief TD* Pairing & Games: Tournament will be paired manually with SwissSys pairing software following USCF pairing rules       with Team restrictions turned on\, as long as it produces competitive pairings within the individual-based format of the competition.* Pairings and standings will be publicly available via Google sheet\, and players       will have time to look up their pairings before each round.* Games will be started by tournament director(s) on Chess.com. * Players will need to be logged into www.chess.com/play/online\, game will pop up automatically. * Start of consecutive rounds will be announced via Zoom\, as well as posted on the Google sheet.* Fair play regulations: All players are required to have a minimum of 20 rapid games played on         Chess.com before the start of the tournament. * All players must have a sufficient game history in the applicable time control         to establish a baseline of their performance.* Fair Play monitoring will be applied throughout tournament play. * TDs will be in direct contact with Chess.com’s Fair Play department throughout. * At the conclusion of the tournament\, all games will be submitted for a thorough fair play check. * Tentative unverified results will be posted immediately after the event is finished. * Final verified results will be posted within one to two weeks after the       Chess.com fair play report is received and any necessary adjustments applied.* Although a Zoom video meeting will be open and available for all player to join\,      including those in need of support\, players will not be required to join the Zoom      meeting or use cameras unless requested. Regardless\, the organizer reserves the      right to call players in for Zoom video monitoring at any time and\, particularly\, in      the later rounds of the tournament.* Highest of USCF or Chess.com Regular/Quick/Rapid ratings used for pairings and prizes.* Byes: One ½ point bye permitted Round 1-5; 0 point byes any round. Must commit by end of registration.Entry Fee: $40 by March 15; $50 by March 23. Online registration\, only. Registration ends March 23 @ 11:59pm.Discounts: General DISCOUNTS: Students with financial hardship\, attending Title I schoolsor requesting a sibling discount should email events.CSCA@gmail.com to requestadditional registration instructions.CSCA Member Organization DISCOUNT: CSCA Member Organization schoolsor clubs will receive instructions to apply $10 membership discount to theirstudents. Schools may apply for Member Organization Status at any time byemail to chess.CSCA@gmail.com.   GMs and IMs: Entry fee is waived for GMs and IMs\, if registering by March 15. 50% waived thereafter.  \n\n\n\nPlease email: events.CSCA@gmail.com to register or ask about “Discounts”Out-of-state: Out-of-region\, non-New England\, players (see Note [1] below) are welcome andprize eligible\, except Regional Champions.Notes:THIS NONPROFIT EVENT IS ORGANIZED AND SPONSORED BY THE CONNECTICUTSTATE CHESS ASSOCIATION. This is an official US Chess and New England ChessAssociation recognized Regional Championship event to determine the 2023 New EnglandOnline Scholastic Individual and Team Champions.[1] New England player/school. Any player residing in or attending school in New England(Connecticut\, Maine\, Massachusetts\, New Hampshire\, Rhode Island and Vermont) is considereda New England player for title purposes. Any school located in New England is considered aNew England school for title purposes. Regardless\, of this title requirement\, all players fromwithin and without New England are invited to participate and are fully prize eligible with theonly exception of New England title.[2] Team composition. All players participating on a team must be students of the same school.No team may compete in more than one section. However\, schools consisting of multiple gradelevels may enter a team in multiple sections. No player may participate on more than one team.[3] Rating Supplement. March 2023 USCF Rating Suppl. used for section entry\, pairings andprizes. Highest of USCF and Chess.com rating applied for pairing and prizes.[4] Contact. All questions/inquiries to events.CSCA@gmail.com.[5] Refunds/Cancellation Policy. To withdraw registration or request a refund\, email yourrequest to events.CSCA@gmail.com no later than March 22 at 11:59 PM. Refund requests notreceived by email or received after the above deadline\, will not be honored. Refunds are subjectto $15 administrative fee.
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/new-england-online-scholastic-championships-presented-by-the-new-england-chess-association-csca/
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