Ferndale Elementary Spring Tournament (State Qualifier)

Info:

Sponsored by the Mountain View Elementary Chess Club, the Chess F.E.S.T. is a chess tournament and playday for chessplayers of all abilities, from beginner to experienced tournament competitor, from Kindergarden through 8th grade.

Please register before 7:00 pm Friday, March 16. All entered players must still check-in the morning of the tourney between 8:15am and 8:55am.

State Qualifier Tournament! Kindergarten-6th grade players with winning scores (3/5) qualify to participate in the 2012 Washington State Elementary Chess Championships, being held this year in Tri-Cities on April 21, 2012.

Location:

Horizon Middle School, 2671 Thornton Rd, Ferndale. Ample parking. (Map, directions below).

Time:

Check-in 8:15 - 8:55am. Opening ceremonies at 9:05am. Approximate start times for each round: 9:30, 10:45, 12:00, 1:15, 2:30. Awards ceremony 4:00 or ASAP. Note: If a player can't play a round or two, they can receive a half-point "bye" (tie game score) for the rounds missed. Must be requested in advance. Format: K-2nd grades U1000, 3rd-4th grades U1000, 5th-6th grades U1000, K-6th Grades Open, & 7th-8th grades Open.

Five round Swiss (no elimination). Game/30. Tournament rated by the Northwest Scholastic Rating System. Pairings by Computer.

Eligible:

Any student grades K-8.

Awards:

Keychain chess piece to all participants. Medals to all players in grades K-8 with a score of 3 or more not receiving a trophy. Door Prizes! Door prizes will be given out between each round for players and adults.

Entry Fee:

$15.00 per person.

Concessions:

Concessions available on sight. Pre-ordered pizza available to purchase in the morning.

Miscellaneous:

Please bring your own card tables for skittles area as quantities are limited (we have only six tables). Chairs will be available. TO ENTER: Advance entry required. Entry fee $15 via Chess4Life online registration (chess4life.com) only. Please register before 7:00 pm Friday, March 16. All entered players must still check-in the morning of the tourney between 8:15am and 8:55am.

More Information:

For more information on this tournament and more, please contact Cindy Lange at 360-384-4011 or email Cindybear1@hotmail.com.

View this flyer to sign up by mail....