European School Chess

European School Chess

Regulations

European School Chess Championship 2010 is part of the Games Festival. It will take place 5th (1st round) – 11th (last round) April 2010, download the School Open Forms.

Here are the general regulations, download a pdf file with full information here.

1. INVITATION
The ¨Galaxias¨ Chess Club of Thessaloniki and the Greek Chess Federation have the honour of inviting National Chess Federations, and eligible players in the European School Championship 2010 (International School Cup) organised in Thessaloniki, Greece from 04th April (Arrival) to 12th April (Departure) 2010

2. PARTICIPATION – AGE LIMITS

2.1. Each National Federation or School Association or schools may enter an unlimited number of players in each of the 12 age groups. In case that one girl group is less than 10 participants then it will be merged with the same open age group category.

2.2. Entitled to participate are players (Boys & Girls) who shall not have reached the age:

Of 7, by 1st January 2010 (date of Birth – January 1st, 2003 and after) – Tournament Under 7;
Of 9, by 1st January 2010 (date of Birth – January 1st, 2001 and after) – Tournament Under 9;
Of 11, by 1st January 2010 (date of Birth– January 1st, 1999 and after) – Tournament Under 11;
Of 13, by 1st January 2010 (date of Birth – January 1st, 1997 and after) – Tournament Under 13;
Of 15, by 1st January 2010 (date of Birth – January 1st, 1995 and after) – Tournament Under 15;
Of 17, by 1st January 2010 (date of Birth – January 1st, 1993 and after) – Tournament Under 17;

Upon arrival, captains or players may be requested to present the passports of their players for verification of age eligibility.

2.3. Accommodation and travel expenses will be covered from the participants, federations, schools and their Sponsors. Delegations of players must be accompanied at least by an adult (chief, coach or parent), who is taking care about the travel details.

3. CONDITIONS OF ENTRY – FEES

3.1. Each participant must pay 35 EUR to the Organizing Committee as a registration fee.

3.2 ECU fee: In accordance with the ECU regulations an ECU entry fee of 20 EUR is required for each player.
Their National Federations must send this amount directly to the ECU. For participants who registered through their School, the FIDE entry fee must be paid before the start of the first round either to their National Federation (proved by a receipt document) or to the Organizing Committee in Thessaloniki.

4. REGISTRATION AND TRAVEL CONDITIONS

4.1 Entry forms must be sent from the National Federations or the players and returned to the Organizing Committee not later than Friday February 26th 2010. If the registration form is not forwarded by the Federation a copy must be sent to the National Federation.

4.2 The complete registration form must include the surname/s, first name/s, FIDE ID number, FIDE rating and passport number (for visa only purpose) of each player and each accompanying person. It must also include the name and telephone/e-mail/fax number of the Delegation chief.

4.3 The cost of bus transportation from Thessaloniki airport (25 km) to the Tournament hotels (Grand Hotel Palace and Mediterranean Palace Hotel) with return on the departure day is 30 EUR per person.

4.4 At the time of registration till Friday February 26th 2010 the amount of 35 EUR (registration) +
50% of the total accommodation cost + 30 EUR transportation cost (if required) must be transferred , free of bank charges, to the following bank account of the Organizing Committee for each participant or accompanying person. Rest of payments must be made the latest on arrival. Delegations are advised to pay the total amount of their expenses through the bank account before their arrival:

Bank Account: BANK: EFG EUROBANK ERGASIAS S.A.
SWIFT/BIC : EFGBGRAA.
IBAN: GR3102601380000960200289132
BANK CODE: 026
BRANCH CODE: 0138
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 0026.0138.96.0200289132
BANK ADDRESS: SALAMINOS STREET
THESSALONIKI GREECE
ACCOUNT HOLDER: THEODOROS TSORBATZOGLOU

Full information here: http://gamesfestival.chessdom.com/european-school-chess