LCS Christmas Chess Classic (K-8) (State Qualifier)

Info:

Qualify for the 2012 Washington State Elementary Chess Championships! A chess tournament and playday for chessplayers of all abilities. Open to anyone grades K-8. Students in grades K-6 winning 3 games out of 5 will qualify for the State Elementary Championships!

Location:

Lynden Christian Middle School, 503 Lyncs Dr, Lynden, WA 98264. (see below for directions)

Time:

Check-in 8:30 - 9:00am sharp. Opening ceremonies at 9:05am. Each round will start A.S.A.P. So, estimated start times for each round: 9:30, 10:45, 12:00, 1:15, 2:30. Awards ceremony A.S.A.P., around 3:50pm.

Eligible:

Any student grades K-8.

Sponsored By:

LCS Chess Club

Format:

Five round Swiss (no elimination). Game/30 (maximum one hour for each game.) Tournament rated by the Northwest Scholastic Rating System. Pairings by computer.

Awards:

Awards will be presented to: The top 10 players in each section, each player who qualifies for State Championships and teams by section as well as the top teams for grades 1st-4th and grades 5th-8th overall!

Entry Fee:

$15.00 per person (No additional fee is charged for online registration).

Concessions:

Order a lunch special on site (hot dog, chili). Additional concessions will be available in the skittles area with tables!

Miscellaneous:

Please bring a clock if you have one. Chess sets are provided. Giant chess set -- Craft table -- Homemade chili & homemade concessions, hot dogs etc -- Chesshouse.com for Christmas shopping.
Food Drive! We will be collecting canned food for the homeless and needy in Whatcom County.

More Information:

Visit the Christmas Chess Classic Page! For more information on this tournament and more, please contact the Chess4Life Center at 425.283.0559 or email tournaments@chess4life.com.