2025 Benjamin Elementary School Chess Tournament
Date: Saturday, February 08, 2025
Location: Benjamin Elementary School, 6006 Ireland Grove Road, Bloomington, IL 61705
Parking: Carpooling recommended. Parking on the grass is prohibited
Sections, Number of Rounds, and Time Limits:
Lower Primary (K-1)
Upper Primary (2-3)
Elementary (4-5): 5 rounds G/30 Delay 5
Junior High (6-8): 4 rounds G/45 Delay 5
Entry Fee: $25, checks made payable to Benjamin Elementary Chess Club.
Registration by 7:00 PM Thursday, February 06, 2025.
Check-in and all changes are due by 8:30 AM on Saturday. Changes submitted after 8:30AM will result in a first-round bye.
The first round will begin at 9:00 AM, with subsequent rounds following as quickly as possible.
Eligibility: USCF membership is required for all players except K-3 (JTP acceptable).
Grade 4-8: Ensure USCF memberships are valid through Feb 8, 2024.
Team: Trophies for top 3 teams per section.
Individual: Trophies for top 5, 'Biggest Upset,' 'Unrated' in each section.
Grade Level: Various trophies awarded.
K-1: All participants receive medals.
***NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED***
Concessions will be available that support Benjamin School.
Food Service: Breakfast Items, Gondolas, Indian Food, Pizza, Samosa, Snacks and
Beverages will be available.
For questions or more information, contact Rajkumar Thirupparkadal, Benjamin Chess Club
Coordinator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You can also reach me at (309) 531-8642.
2025 BNASC Winter Tournament
February 22, 2025
Location: Kingsley Junior High
Any addition to the tournament on Saturday morning will get a first round bye
Coaches report changes by 8:30am – Changes not in by 8:30am will get 1st round bye
1st round begins at 9:00am – Subsequent Rounds ASAP
Registration is open on the BNASC Tournament Registration page
Registration closes at 7:00pm on Thursday, February 20, 2025
No Club Teams
Must be USCF members or JTP registered
Entry fee $25 - Please make checks payable to BNASC
Sections, Times and Rounds
Lower Primary, Upper Primary & Elementary G/30 Delay 5 5 rounds
Junior High (6-8) G/45 Delay 5 4 rounds
Trophies
Lower Primary, Upper Primary and Elementary
Top 5 Overall – Top 5 Teams – Grade Trophies
Junior High
Top 5 Overall – Top 4 Teams – Grade Trophies
NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK
ANYONE CAUGHT RUNNING OR THROWING BALLS WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE TOURNAMENT AND ENTRY FEES FORFEITED
Questions: Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 309-825-9753