NOTE: Only the top 4 player(s) from each team are being used for the standings/prizes
***NO NEW REGISTRATIONS AFTER 8:30 a.m. ON SATURDAY***
Location: Challenge to Excellence
16995 Carlson Dr. Parker, CO 80134
Unrated Sections: K-2, K-5, and 6-12
Rated sections: K-12
Please note that the rated sections will be open to all participants and rated by the US Chess Federation and participant MUST have a current USCF membership.
If the player being registered is not a member of the US Chess Federation, click here to sign up
If you can't remember the player's USCF ID number, please click here to search for it by name
Schedule: Parents/Grandparents and kids should check in between 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Round times: Round 1: 9:00; Round 2: 10:00; Round 3: 11:00; Round 4: 12:30; Round 5: 1:30
The awards ceremony will start at 2:30 p.m.
Lunch: Players will have a lunch break starting immediately after their third round game ends until 12:25, five minutes before the start of round 4.
You may go somewhere else for lunch with your child and bring them back by 12:25.
Entry Fee: (will include an online processing fee)
K-2, K-5, and 6-12 sections (unrated): $25
Challenge to Excellence students: $20
K-12 (rated ): $30
Challenge to Excellence students: $25
Please note that all players of all ages (including parents and grandparents!) may play in the Open section (but they must have a USCF membership)
Scholastic Prizes: Trophies for 1st-5th place and medals for 6th-10th will be given out, unique prizes such as the Chess Queen Trophy awarded to the girl who scores the most points, the David vs Goliath trophy to the lowest grade player with the highest score, and medals for participants showing outstanding sportsmanship will be given out at the awards ceremony. School team trophies will also be given out for the top 3 schools (must have 4 players from the same school to be eligible)! Participation medals will be given to all.
Register early to secure your spot!
Make sure to put in your child's school name so that you will be eligible for the school team trophy!
Please note: There will be NO refunds for registrations. Any cancellations on the part of PALS or participant will be credited towards a future event. NO credit will be issued for cancelled registrations with less than 24 hours notice prior to start of tournament.
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