Upcoming chess events in Lubbock

Multiple upcoming chess events in Lubbock

* UIL Invitational in Chess Puzzle Solving
Saturday, May 7, 2011

The Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence (SPICE) invites you to take part in the UIL Invitational in Chess Puzzle Solving at the Texas Tech’s Student Union Ballroom.
Sections: K-3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-12 Grades
Competition: 10:00 am-10:30 am
Advance registration Entry fee is only $5!
Advance registration: Please register and send Entry Blank and Fees to
TTU-SPICE Box 45080 Lubbock, TX 79409-5080
On-site registration $10: 8:30 am – 9:30am
Awesome chess prizes for the winners in each section!
Info: 806-742-7742 or email SPICE@ttu.edu

* SPICE Scholastic Open Chess Championship
Saturday, May 7, 2011

A 4 Round Swiss System Tournament (Game/30)
Event Site: Texas Tech University, Student Union Ballroom Lubbock, TX
Description of Tournament: A USCF rated Individual and Team Scholastic Championship
Games are played in five sections: Primary (K-2), Elementary (K-5), Middle School (K-8), High School (K-12) and Novice section K-12 (no USCF membership required). There is a total of 30 minutes maximum per player per game.
On-site registration and check in 8:30am – 10:00am. All players must check in by 10:30am. Later arrival will receive a ½ point bye for the first round.
Round schedule: 10:45am – 12:00pm – 1:30pm and 2:45pm
UIL Chess Puzzle-Solving Invitational at 10am. See separate flyer.
Entry Fees: $10 received by 4/22; $15 received by 5/4, or on site $20. A valid USCF membership required in all sections, except Novice K-12. It can be obtained at www.uschess.org or onsite on 5/7 until 10am.
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 finishers in each section. Trophies to top school team in each section.
Special valuable chess prizes to the top overall finisher in each section sponsored by the Susan Polgar Foundation! Team prizes are based on the top 3 individual scores from the same school within the same section. There will be a special trophy for top sibling team. Prize giving ceremony will be held shortly after the end of the last game which is around 4:00pm.
Chess boards and sets will be provided. Bring a chess clock if you have one.
Please register send Entry Blank and Fees to TTU-SPICE send to: SPICE Box 45080 Lubbock, TX 79409-5080 Additional information on www.SPICE.ttu.edu

* Knight Raider Open Chess Championship
Saturday, May 7th, 2011

A 4 Round Swiss System Tournament (Game/30)
Event Site: Texas Tech University, Student Union Ballroom, Lubbock, TX
Contact Info: 806-742-7742 E-mail: chase.watters@ttuhsc.edu
Description of Tournament: A USCF rated Individual Championship
Games are played in one section. Game in 30 minutes (per player) G/30
On-site registration and check in 8:30am – 9:30am. All players must check in by 9:45am. Later arrival will receive a ½ point bye for the first round.
Round schedule: 10:00am – 11:15am – 1:00pm and 2:15pm
Entry Fees: $10 received by 5/1; $15 received by 5/4, or on site $20. A valid USCF membership required.
Prizes: Cash prizes to top 3 players, and TBD based on player turnout.
Chess boards and sets will be provided. Bring a chess clock if you have one.
Please register send Entry Blank and Fees to TTU-SPICE send to: SPICE Box 45080 Lubbock, TX 79409-5080.
Additional information is available on www.SPICE.ttu.edu or call 806-742-7742.

* Chess Summer Camp at Texas Tech University
July 11-15, 2011

Learn chess from world champion Susan Polgar and her team. Beginners to advanced K-12 players welcome. Campers will practice writing and computer skills. Sports and other activities offered.

• Commuter Plan: $295/week
Check-in Monday 8 am – 9 am. Camp hours are 9 am – 5:00 pm daily Monday – Thursday. Camp ends at 3pm on Friday. Lunch and snacks included.

• Residential Plan: $595/week
Arrive Sunday 7/10 between 6pm – 9pm. Dorm lodging and all meals are included, including dinner on Sunday through lunch on Friday.

Camp ends at 3pm on Friday. Residential plan is based on double occupancy. Grades 5 – 12 only.
Very limited space!
Residential plan registration closes June 6, 2011.
See http://www.SPICE.ttu.edu, email SPICE@ttu.edu, or call (806) 742-7742.