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BNASC

 

Bloomington-Normal Area Scholastic Chess 

A Non-Profit Group Promoting Scholastic Chess in the Bloomington-Normal Area

The Illini chess club is holding a scholastic tournament on October 25 at the Illini Union in Urbana.  The tournament will be 5 rounds and USFC rated.  The first round will begin at 10:15 with following rounds starting as soon as possible.  Early registration is $20, onsite registration is $30.

 

The contact person is:

Michael Auger

(773) 860-5445

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Please see the the tournament site for the most current information:
http://www.nextlevelchess.com/tournaments.html

27 Annual MLK Chess Tournament

January 20, 2014

Location: ISU Bone Student Center

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 on the BNASC Tournament Registration page

Registration closes at 7:00pm on Saturday, January 18, 2014

No Club Teams

Must be USCF members or JTP registered

Entry fee $18 - 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 – Class Trophies
    • Junior High
      • Top 3 Overall – Top 3 Teams – Class Trophies

Food will be available onsite at Einstein Bagels and Burger King

Questions: Contact Amy Green at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 309-825-9753

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Tri-Valley Scholastic Chess Tournament

 When: Saturday, January 11th, 2014

 Where: Tri-Valley Middle School, Washington & Rt 150, Downs
 
Sections: 4 Sections: LP (K-1), UP (2-3), EL (4-5), JH (6-8)
 
Time Limits: K-5, 5 rounds, G/30; JH, 4 rounds, G/45

 Entry Fee: $15.00 (USCF membership required, JTP acceptable for K-3)
Entry deadline: 8:00 p.m., Friday, Jan 10th, 2014
 

Benjamin Scholastic Chess Tournament

POSTPONED UNTIL FEB 8th

When: Saturday, February 8th, 2014

Where: Benjamin Elementary School

Sections: 4 Sections: LP (K-1), UP (2-3), EL (4-5), JH (6-8)

Time Limits:  K-5, 5 rounds, G/30     JH, 4 rounds, G/45

Entry Fee: $18.00 (USCF membership required, JTP acceptable for K-3)

Entries to: Register online at http://www.bnasc.info/bnasc.org/app/

Entry deadline: 8:00 pm, Feb 6th , or 300 participants 

 

The Evans tournament on Feb 8th has been CANCELLED. 

 
 
 
Tournament Limited to first 200 players
 
Colene Hoose Chess Club Hoose
 
at Grace   Church    
 
Colene Hoose 2014 Scholastic Chess Tournament
 
*** NEW LOCATION ***
Location:
Grace Church,
1311 West Hovey, Normal, IL
Date:
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Parking:
There is plenty of parking at the church. If the lot on the East side of the church is full,
please continue around the building to the HUGE lot on the West side of the building.
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 300 entries
Entry Fee:
$15.
Please make entries by registering online at
Entry deadline is 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 13, 2014 or until limit of 200 entries is 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.
Please check that your USCF memberships are current.
USCF membership required, JTP
acceptable for K-3. USCF can be purchased on site or at
www.uschess.org.
Trophies/Prizes
Trophies for top 5 teams in LP, UP, and EL; top 3 teams in JH
Top 8 individuals in LP, UP, and EL; top 5 individuals in JH
Top 5 grade levels K-5; Top 2 grade levels 6-8; and Participation awards for all K-1
Biggest Upset in each section
Top Unrated in each section
Food Service:
Breakfast items, sandwiches, pizza, snacks, and beverages will be available.
Day of tournament phone:
(309) 287-4781 or (512) 689-8076 or (309) 533-2708
Questions or for more information:
Please send an email to
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