This is a 4 round event in 3 sections, with Rounds 1 and 2 on December 5 and Rounds 3 and 4 on December 12.  The time control is Game 40 with 5 second delay in all sections.The sections are over 1600 and under1600.You play two games each night against different opponents. The rounds starts at 6:45 and the next round starts immediately after all games are finished. All games will finish by 10:00 pm. The entry fee is $30 and should be paid online.  Advance registration is strongly advised. If you have trouble registering online contact us and we can register you and have you pay the registration fee in person before Round 1 starts. Players that don't register before the day of the tournament might not get a game in Round 1. Cell phones are allowed but must be placed on vibrate. All players must be SGVCC members . New memebers can pay Club dues online at our website or in person.  All prior memberships from our Sierra Madre location are still in good standing and will be honored. Prizes TBD based on entries. We meet at Altadena Community Church in Heicher Hall, located at 943 East Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA 91101 For more information contact John Wright at 626/864-5744 or at wright.john82@yahoo.com