The KING's Tournament - K-8 State Qualifier (State Qualifier)

Info:

A chess tournament and playday for chessplayers of all abilities, from beginner to experienced tournament competitor, from Kindergarten through 8th grade. Don't know how to play? That's okay. Learn how to play chess and come join us!

Location:

Wade King Elementary School 2155 Yew Street Rd, Bellingham (see below for directions).

Time:

Check-in from 8:15am - 8:45am, openings ceremonies start at 9am - first round starts at 9:30am. Five rounds total. Awards begin ASAP after the last round, estimated finish time: 3:30pm.

Eligible:

Any student grades K-8.

Sponsored By:

Wade King Elementary School Chess Club

Format:

5 Round Swiss Format - no elimination - Divisions of Grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5, and 6-8.

Awards:

Trophies to the top 8 in all sections. Every player in K-1 section will get a medal. Medals will be given to all players 2nd-8th who score 3.0 or higher (unless a trophy is given). Ties broken by computer as per WHSCA rules.

Team Awards:

Trophies to top five elementary schools, determined by adding the points of the top five scorers from a single K-5 or K-6 school.

Entry Fee:

$15 per person (online registration fees included) Space is limited, so enter early!

Bring:

Concessions available on site. Pizza will be ordered that morning. Feel free to bring your own chairs (and tables) for the skittles area, as quantities may be limited.

Miscellaneous:

All players must also check-in the morning of the tourney between 8:15 and 8:45.

More Information:

For more information on this tournament and more, please see the King's Tournament web page at www.northwestchess.info, or contact Doug Malquist by email at malquist@q.com.

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