Manchester Scholastic Winter Chess

South Windsor Chess Club & David J. Aldi Chess Instruction
Present the 3rd Annual

Manchester Scholastic Winter Chess Tournament
Saturday, January 9, 2010 (“Snow” Date: Sat. Jan 23rd)

Site: Manchester Church of Christ,
595 Tolland Turnpike, Manchester, CT, 06040
Format: 4 round Swiss system; 4 sections
Sections (NOVICE SECTIONS ARE UNRATED):

Championship: Open to RATED players over 1000 Grade 12 and below (USCF mem Red’q)
K-8 Open: Open to All RATED players Grade 8 and below (USCF mem Red’q)
K-8 Novice: Open to UNRATED & U200 RATED Grade 8 and below
K-5 Open: Open to All RATED players Grade 5 and below (USCF mem Red’q)
K-5 Novice: Open to UNRATED & U200 RATED Grade 5 and below
K-2 Open: Open to All RATED players Grade 2 and below (USCF mem Red’q)
K-2 Novice: Open to UNRATED & U200 RATED Grade 2 and below

Please Note!! This breakdown is based upon at least 5 entrants per section; fewer entrants per section may result in combining them for play purposes but prize continuity will be maintained

Entry Fee: Postmarked by: Dec. 24th- $35.00 ; Dec. 31st – $45.00;Jan. 6th- $75.00
ON-SITE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED !!!!!!!!!
Round Times: 10:00 AM; 11:15 AM; 12:30 PM; 1:45 PM or as soon as possible
Prizes: Trophies – Top 3 individuals per section and any player with 3-1 scores
Medals – To Non-trophy winners
Team Prizes: Trophies – Top 3 teams per section (at least 2 players per section define a team)
Award Ceremonies: 3:00 PM
Snack Food & Drink For Sale On Site:
Menu Bottled Water; Coffee, Dunkin Donuts for Breakfast; Lunch: Pizza & Soda

Mail Entries to: David J. Aldi, 248 Mill Street, Southington, CT 06489
Questions: email: dja21857@yahoo.com phone: (860) 628-6777

NOTE: MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: DAVID J. ALDI

Enclosed is $___________to enter the __________________________________section

Student Name____________________________________________________________
Grade________ School, City/State___________________________________________
USCF ID#__________________Expiration Date_____________Rating____________
Parent/Guardian Name: _____________________________Phone:________________
Address______________________________Email Address:______________________
City________________________State_____Zip________Birthdate________________
First Tournament?_______(Y or N)
Also enclosed is $_________________to join/renew USCF
Can’t play all the games? No Problem!
Which Round will you miss? 1___2___3___4___
(One half-point bye given IN ADVANCE for only one missed round)

January 16, Connecticut
Newtown Winter G/30
CH Booth Library, 25 Main St., 3rd Fl., Newtown, CT 06470, 100 yds. south of Flagpole on Rte.25. 3SS or 3RR, depending on number of entries and ratings, G/30, Prizes: $40 = 1st each quad or section, $20 = 2nd if Swiss. Rds.: 1:15, and as available thereafter. EF: $10 at door only. Reg.: 12:30-1. Info: licensingagent@yahoo.com. Check website in case of inclement weather: newtownchessclub.wetpaint.com. Arrive early, space is limited. NS, NC, W.