Tournament Articles

When: Saturday, December 10, 2022grove
Where: Grove Elementary, 1101 Airport Road, Normal
Parking: Parking is available in our school lots, please do not park in the circle drive Sections: 4 sections by grade: LP (K-1), UP (2-3), EL (4-5), JH (6-8)

Number of Rounds and Time Limits: LP, UP, EL - 5 rounds G/30, JH – 4 rounds G/45 Registration Limit: Registration is limited to the first 250 entries.

Entry Fee: $20, checks made payable to Grove Chess Club. Registration is open now, online at www.bnasc.org

Entry deadline is 8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 8th, 2022, or until 250 entries are met.
Registration (coaches only): Check-in and all changes are due by 8:30 a.m. on Saturday.
You must be checked in by 8:30 or you will not be paired for the first round. The first round will start at 9:00 a.m. with subsequent rounds to follow as soon as possible. No Club Teams.
USCF Registrations: USCF membership is required. JTP acceptable for K-3. Please check that your registrations are current through 12/10. USCF can be purchased on site or at www.uschess.org.

Trophies/Prizes:
Top 5 teams per section (top 3 Junior High)
Top 5 individuals in each section (top 3 Junior High)
Grade level trophies (first and second place)
Participation awards for all K-1
Biggest upset trophy in each section

Food Service: Breakfast items, gondolas, veggie gondolas, pizza, snacks and beverages will be available. We ask that all food remain in the cafeteria! Thank you!

Day of Tournament Phone: 309-846-3152