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SUMMARY:OSCA: La Salle Academy 40-Year Anniversary Scholastic Tournament (Providence\, RI) - Special Event
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, FEBRUARY 3\, 2024 \n\n\n\nFREE PIZZA AT THIS TOURNAMENT EVENT  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLa Salle Academy an Institution of Academic Excellence \n\n\n\nTournament Location: La Salle Academy612 Academy AveProvidence\, RI 02908 \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds\, 30 minutes each\, plus 5 second delayRound 1 starts around 10:00 AM. Finish 2:30-3:00 PM.  5 SCHOLASTIC SECTIONS & PRIZES – Must be Grades K-12* OPEN Section = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U1200 Section = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U900 Section = Trophies for 1st \, 2nd\, 3rd place* U600 Section = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* Unrated Section = Trophies 1st Place\, 2nd & 3rd Place Medals* Medals will be given to players for ties or with 2.5 pts or higher who don’t receive a trophy. \n\n\n\nEF: Only $25 in advance for all advance entries. On-site Late Entry the day of event is $5 more\, $30 day of event. Late Registrations after 9:40 AM receive 1/2 pt. bye Round 1. Tournament starts promptly at 10:00 AMRated Sections must have USCF membership. OSCA Discounts for USCF membership below. \n\n\n\nFREE USCF MEMBERSHIP FOR 1st -TIME UNRATED TOURNAMENT PLAYERS1st-Time New players (Unrated without USCF membership\, Not Renewals) will receive aFREE $20 U.S.C.F. “Youth” Membership INCLUDED with Discount $25 registration. Tournament is Included!Must be done in advance. This is for players with no current USCF membership – Not USCF Renewals. \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION* OSCA President\, Frank DelBonis is a LaSalle Graduate “Class of 1983”   played on the La Salle Chess Team – This is a 40-year Anniversary Tournament* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM\, most sections will finish around 2:00 – 3:00 PM* FREE PIZZA – There will be a lunch break after round 2/3* Chess sets & clocks will be provided\, however bring a chess clock if you have one* Byes must be requested in advance. Late entries paired if possible of get 1/2 point bye.* Organizer can combine sections if needed\, but same prizes will be awarded* Players can always play “up” in a higher section.* Chief TD: Frank DelBonis\, Certified USCF Associate National Tournament Director & TD Assistants* All profits after prizes paid are used to help local chess clubs and schools in R.I. \n\n\n\n* REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF PAGE – SEE “TICKETS” \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFrank DelBonis\, La Salle Chess Team Member (Class of 1983)             40th Anniversary La Salle Class of 1983 Reunion in 2023  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n* REGISTER FOR TOURNAMENT AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/la-salle-scholastic/
LOCATION:La Salle Academy\, 612 Academy Ave\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02908
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SUMMARY:2024 OSCA Gr. K-12 SCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONSHIP (East Greenwich\, RI) - MAJOR EVENT
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, FEBRUARY 17\, 2024 \n\n\n\nMajor 2024 New England Scholastic Championship Event  *** OPEN TO OUT-OF-STATE PLAYERS **** BOTH INDIVIDUAL & TEAM PRIZES = Players can register as an Individual without a Team or with Team \n\n\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\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \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   \n\n\n\n* REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE ** Players can register as an Individual with a team and/or without a team \n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\n* IMPORTANT    EVENT WILL START ON TIME AT 10:00 AM – PAIRINGS WILL BE POSTED AT 9:30 AM    DAY OF EVENT ON SATURDAY  ENTRIES MAY RECEIVE 1/2 PT. BYE** Longer Time Control G/45 minutes\, compared to other R.I. scholastic championship events             which 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\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: $25.00 – $45.00 – Please Register in advance online           “SIBLINGS” DISCOUNT = (Only $25) Discount -$10 off each family member’s entry fee (2 or more)            “TEAM” DISCOUNT = Only $25 EF = Reduced by $10 off each player for “Teams” with 4 or more players             “1st TOURNAMENT” DISCOUNT = If this is your 1st tournament\, WE WILL PAY FOR YOUR U.S.C.F. “YOUTH” Membership           (worth $20) is INCLUDED FREE with $35 Entry Fee (This is for students with NO USCF Membership\, Not renewals)  $30 (EARLY-BIRD Discount) Pre-registration in advance on our website (PayPal) by FRIDAY\, FEBRUARY 9th @ 11:59 PM$35 if pre-registered before event on our website by FRIDAY\, FEB. 16 (EXTENDED) by 9:30 PM$45 if you register on SATURDAY\, FEB. 17 On-Site Entry or the DAY OF EVENT is $10 more. and LATE ENTRY PLAYERS on SATURDAY (DAY of EVENT) MAY RECEIVE 1/2 POINT BYE for ROUND 1Round 1 will start ON-TIME at 10:00 AM – TOURNAMENT WILL NOT BE DELAYED    \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 OUT-OF-STATE 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\nTeam Competition: Each school’s team score is calculated by adding points from the top 4 players 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 as “A” & “B” Teams to avoid pairing issues.\n\n\n\nPlayers 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\nYou can still register and play as an individual with no team\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\nMain Tournament Playing Room at the New England Institute of Technology \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n* REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE *
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2024-osca-scholastic-championship/
LOCATION:New England Institute of Technology\, 1 New England Tech Blvd.\, East Greenwich\, Rhode Island\, 02818\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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SUMMARY:OSCA: 1st St. Andrews Chess Tournament (Barrington\, RI) - for Both Adults & Scholastics
DESCRIPTION:BOTH Adult & Scholastic Chess Event – in the Beautiful New S.t Andrew’s Library \n\n\n\nSATURDAY\, FEBRUARY 24\, 2024 \n\n\n\nTIME: 12:00 – 5:00 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTournament Location:ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOLHistoric Stone Building63 Federal RoadBarrington\, RI 02806 \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each\, 5 second delay (All Sections)Round 1 starts at 12:00 PM (Noon).  \n\n\n\n* REGISTRATION located at BOTTOM of PAGE * \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES\, $300 b/20\, plus Trophies* OPEN = $100 – $75\, Plus Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U1500 = $75 – $50\, Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U1000 = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U600 = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place* UNRATED = Trophy 1st Place\, Medals 2nd & 3rd place \n\n\n\nRound Times & Information* Round 1 will start at 12:00 PM for All Sections. * U1000 & U600 Sections will end by 3:30-4:00. Other sections by 5:00 PM* Players who arrive late after the start of Round 1 will receive a 1/2 pt. bye or may be paired with late arrivals.* Byes must be requested in advance.* New Policy: On-site Entries must register 30 minutes before start of tournament or risk 1/2 point bye* Please register in advance by 2/23/2024 @ 11:59PM. Late or On-site entry or day of event is $5 more \n\n\n\nTournament Entry Fees* OPEN = EF $35 for OPEN Section. Late Entry (Day of Event) is $5 more * U1500 = EF: $30 for U1500 Section\,  Late Entry (Day of Event) is $5 more * U1000 = EF $25 for U1000 Section.  Late Entry (Day of Event) is $5 more * U600 = EF $25 for U600 Section.  Late Entry (Day of Event) is $5 more * UNRATED = EF $25 for Unrated Section.  Late Entry (Day of Event) is $5 more  \n\n\n\nSpecial Discounts* 1st-TIME STUDENT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT = $25 INCLUDES FREE USCF “YOUTH” MEMBERSHIP WORTH $20(Age 3-18) Must be new USCF Membership\, No renewals\, done in advance\, not on-site\, play in U600 & U1000 Sections \n\n\n\n* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT = $35 INCLUDES FREE USCF “YOUNG ADULT” MEMBERSHIP WORTH $27(Age 19-23). Must be new USCF Membership\, No renewals\, done in advance\, not on-site\, play in U1500 & Open Sections \n\n\n\nAdditional Information* This is an Adult & Scholastic Tournament Event. Anyone can play in a higher section* Plenty of parking. Tournament is in the Library at the “STONE BUILDING.” Look for signs when you enter campus* Tournament finishes around 4:30-5:00 PM. * Bring a clock if you have one. Chess sets provided.* Late Entries day of event will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible* Email all questions to: frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\nUSCF membership required to play in “Rated” sections. No USCF membership required in “Unrated” sectionsJoin U.S. Chess Federation online: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess \n\n\n\n* Register at bottom of this page* \n\n\n\nSee all the events past & present on our website: https://oceanstatechess.com/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInformation about St. Andrew’s SchoolSt. Andrew’s School was founded in 1893\, and is a nondenominational boarding and day school located on a 100-acre campus in Barrington\, Rhode Island\, serving co-educational grades 6-12 and postgraduate
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/1st-st-andrews-tournament/
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SUMMARY:OSCA: 2nd Annual Providence Bruins Hockey & "Rapid" Chess Tournament (Providence\, RI) - Adult & Scholastic - Pre-Registration REQUIRED
DESCRIPTION:CHESS TOURNAMENT with FREE P-BRUINS HOCKEY GAME & HAT ALL INCLUDED for $30 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSUNDAY\, FEBRUARY 25\, 2024 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease join us for this Annual Fun Family Event! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:AMICA MUTUAL PAVILON (Formerly Dunkin Donuts Center)1 La Salle Square (Downtown)\, Providence\, RI 02903  \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/15;d5 – “Rapid” Chess Tournament (15 Min. Games w/ 5 sec. delay) \n\n\n\nChess Tournament: Check-In @ 9:30-9:45 AM. 4 Rounds: 10:00 AM\, 10:45 PM\, 11:30 PM\, 12:15 PM (Finish by 1:00 PM)Lunch Break: 1:00 – 3:00 PM – You can leave Arena during break\, visit Providence for lunchHockey Game: starts at 3:05 – 5:00 PM (Hockey Ticket Included in Price) \n\n\n\nSections & Prizes: * OPEN 1200+ Adult Section (USCF RATED) = $200 b/20 Players –  Prizes: $125 – $75\, Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place* U1200 Scholastic K-12 Section (USCF RATED) = Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd\, Medals for players w/ 2.5 pts or higher* Parents / Kids Unrated Section (UNRATED) = Parents Chess Play (Optional) = Medals & Free Tournament Vouchers \n\n\n\n*** YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT ****** THERE ARE NO DAY OF EVENT – ON-SITE ENTRIES *** \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION FOR EVENT – CLICK THIS LINKhttps://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Oceanstate60
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2nd-providence-bruins-hockey-rapid-chess/
LOCATION:Amica Mutual Pavilion (Formerly Dunkin Donuts Center)\, 1 LaSalle Square\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02903\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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