Event Overview
Event Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023
Events Names: Two Tournament Events in one! Open to all Scholastic Players!
1st Annual Loretto Crusader Angels National Chess Day Scholastic Festival
1st Annual Loretto Crusader Angels All Girls National Chess Day Scholastic Tournament
Sections: Combining all kinds of players in one place!
(If any Scholastic section does not have enough entries, it may be merged with another scholastic section for pairing purposes, but awards will be given as advertised.)
National Chess Day Scholastic Festival US CHESS RATED EVENT K-5th , 6th-8th , 9th-12th
National Chess Day Scholastic Festival (non Member not for rating) K-3rd , 4th-5th , 6th-8th , 9th-12th
All Girls National Chess Day US CHESS RATED EVENT K-8th , 9th- 12th
All Girls National Chess Day (non Member not for rating) k-5th , 6th-8th , 9th-12th
Tournament Info:
All sections Game Control G25;d0
System of Competition: 4 rounds, Swiss System,
Two Tournaments in one. 5 Categories US Chess Rated 7 Sections
Non US Chess Member not valid for us chess rating
Round Time:
First round starts at 10am. No eliminations. The next rounds will start immediately following.
Tournament Registration, Fees, and player check-in:
Please use the online registration on http://Loretto.org open October 4, 2023
Early Entry Discount $10 before 11 pm on 10/12/2023 for all US Chess Sections that are for US Chess rating. Please register online as early as possible. (Early entries help ensure a smooth event.) No refunds. No player substitutions allowed.
No online entries accepted after 11 pm on 10/12/2023.
Late On-site Entry $10 for non us chess member sections and $20 on day of event, cash only. On-site Registration will be offered ONLY if there is room left in the event: from 8:45am - 9:30 AM in GYM foyer. All on-site Registrants will receive a first-round half-point bye. This means they will not play in the first round and they will start playing in round 2. This will help us start the event on time.
Player check-in from 9am to 930am in person or through text to 9152567783. If players are not marked present in the non US Chess player section they will be removed from the tournament and they forfeit registration fee.
Equipment: Limited number of sets will be provided for tournament. Scoresheets for US chess member section are provided. Yellow score sheets are players copy and white must be filled out and signed by both players and submitted to TD. They become property of affiliate. Players should bring pencils or pens to take notation. Please bring a digital chess clock if you have one. (LABEL it with your name!) Limited clocks provided for use to only US Chess event. Clocks and boards for sale.
Individual Awards:
US Chess Members may win TROPHIES for top 3 individuals in each section of their prospective tournament they register for. Players in Non US CHESS sections will be awarded medals for top 3 winners in each section.
TEAMS
A scholastic team will consist of students who attend the same school and play in the same section. The team score will be determined at the conclusion of the tournament to include the top four scores from that team. A school must have a minimum of two players in the same section in order to compete for a team award. A team may have any number of members, but only the top four scorers will count toward team competition.
Homeschool students may play as a team if they are members of (1) the same nuclear family or (2) a support group or co-op that provides academic learning (not just chess). Homeschool students who want to play as a team must contact Renate Garcia in advance of the tournament to get a team code (if their organization meets the TCA definition of a homeschool team). Homeschooled student may not play for a public school.
Coaches please ensure that each players signs our Publishing Consent form. Please contact affiliate for further details and help with sign ups for team rosters.
Trophies for all sections awarded to top 2 schools.
Algebraic Notation: Required for all players in the US Chess Rated section. Notation sheets must be signed and completely filled out by players. Yellow copy is players copy white sheet is turned into TD. Both players must sign.
Event Site:
Tournament Onsite Registration:
Loretto Academy Gym
1300 Hardaway Drive
El Paso, TX 79903
Player check-in from 9am to 930am in person or through text to 9152567783. If players are not marked present in the non US Chess player section they will be removed from the tournament and they forfeit registration fee.
Individual Awards:
US Chess Members may win TROPHIES for top 3 individuals in each section of their prospective tournament they register for. Players in Non US CHESS sections will be awarded medals for top 3 winners in each section.
Check in: All players 9am to 930am Gym
Concessions:
For sale in the Gym foyer. Cash only.
Special performances from the Loretto Cheer and Orchesis Dance team starting at 930am in the Gym.
Parking:
On Reynolds Street.
USChess Memberships: Membership is required in two of the events. Obtain this BEFORE registering for the tournament. It must be paid for and valid (non-expired) for the month of October 2023. Tournament Directors will verify the membership on the USChess website. Purchase or renew a USChess membership online at www.uschess.org. Please do NOT select the option to “Pay Later” since that will not give you a valid expiration date. Membership fees are $20 per year for players under age 19.
Scholastic Regulation for US Chess members
https://new.uschess.org/news/2023-2024-scholastic-regulations
Email: crusaderchessclubelp@gmail.com
Website: www.loretto.org
Facebook:www.facebook.com/crusaderchessclubelp
Phone:915.256.7783
Sponsors: C and M Trophy and Plaques, Crusader Chess Club of El Paso
US Chess Affiliate: Crusader Chess Club of El Paso
Organizer: Renate Garcia
1300 Hardaway
El Paso, TX 79903
United States