2022 MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL & JUNIOR HIGH TEAM CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS

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COVID-19 Policy Update:

Depending on the COVID situation at the time of the event, it may be necessary to run the tournament with masks. For the latest information visit our COVID-19 update page: https://www.michess.org/covid-19-update

Format
5-SS (4-SS in HS), 4  Sections, Michigan Chess Association and USCF Memberships Required for ALL Players

High School Sections: Individual Medals: Gold 4.0 pts, Silver 3.5 pts, Bronze 3.0 pts

High School Championship: HS Teams (Gr 9-12)
Awards: Top 10 teams

High School Reserve: HS Teams (Gr 9-12) rated U1000
Awards: Top 6 teams

Junior High Sections: Individual Medals: Gold 5.0 pts, Silver 4.0-4.5 pts, Bronze 3.5 pts

Junior High Championship: K-9 ( No HS 9th Grade Teams per MCA Rules) 
Awards: Top 10 teams + all at 3.5

Junior High Reserve:  K-9 U600 Avg Team Rating (No HS 9th Grade Teams per MCA Rules)
Awards: Top 7 teams

Tournament Information

• Teams:
• Each team is composed of 3-5 players. A standard team consists of 4 players. A team may compete with 3 players, possibly forfeiting on board 4. Teams of 5 players is also permitted where any 4 of the 5 players can play each round while keeping consistent board order. 
• The players on a team must be part of the same educational system (“school’) as defined by USCF Scholastic Regulations Sections 13.2, 13.3, or 13.4. http://www.uschess.org/images/stories/scholastic_chess_resources/us_chess-scholasticregs_2018-19_final.pdf 
• Multiple teams from the same school may be submitted to any section or event. 
• Section Eligibility: MCA Standing Rule 82-01: Ninth grade students playing in an MCA scholastic team tournament must play in the event for the type of school they attend. Examples:
• 1. If a high school includes grades 9 12, then those ninth graders would play in the High School Tournament.
• 2. If a junior high school has grades 7 9, then those ninth graders would play in the Junior High School Tournament. (Adopted 01/13/82).
• Board Order: MCA Standing Rule 84-03: Regarding board order in team tournaments: Rated players should generally be placed in rating order; unrated players may be placed anywhere. This should be done with fairness in mind: The strongest player on each team should play on first board, no matter whether he has a relatively high or low rating or is unrated. The tournament director may, at his discretion, change submitted player placements, after considering evidence from various sources (non-USCF ratings, other coaches, etc.). (Adopted 06/21/84).
• Extra Rated Games: Each round, Fourth boards without an opponent and alternates are paired randomly so they can play rated games. These games are optional and players are not guaranteed a game. Points scored in these matches DO NOT count for individual medals.
• Equipment: Boards and Pieces are provided for tournament games. Bring your own set for skittles between rounds.
• Bring Clocks: If a clock is available, it must be used. Games may start without clocks, but games running long will have a clock placed on them with very little time.
• Notation: All players must record the moves of their game until one player has less than 5 minutes remaining on the clock.
• Cell Phones: No Players may have cell phone in their possession during their game.
• Spectators: Parents and Coaches will be separated from the playing area once games begin.

Registration
Online registration: http://www.onlineregistration.cc
Note that the High School and Junior High are listed as separate events on the registration site. Do not send cash.  Make all checks or money orders payable to Michigan Chess Association
Players are registered individually. When registering online, register players by school (not by team). Coaches will submit Team Rosters by Thursday before event (earlier preferred). Rosters will be sent out by e-mail in Advance and will be posted at the site the morning of. Coaches should confirm Rosters in Advance. Please report corrections as soon as possible.
 

• Players are registered individually but must be part of a scholastic team to participate.
• Individuals players (or their parents) that are interested in participating should contact MCA (Click here to show email address) for help facilitating a team.
• MCA will track interested individuals and which school they attend/represent. If there are enough players to form a team, we will help with the organizing of these teams including setting up Zoom calls to introduce parents and players.
• We will contact schools and attempt to help find other players interested in competing in these team events.
• There is no guarantee we will be able to find enough players to compete, but we will our best.

Check in
Teams must be paid in advance and will be paired for round 1. Parents/Players should only check in with their Coaches.  Coaches should inform TD before 8:15 if one of their players will not be present. No refunds will be given for anyone who is paired for the first round. Coaches should email the TD their club rosters in the week before the tournament.

Round Times
High School: 9:30am - 12:30pm - 3pm – 5:30pm
Junior High: 9am – 11am – 1pm -  3pm -  5pm

TL
High School: G/55;d5 
Junior High: G/40;d5

Entry
$16 Advance by 2/19/2022 at Midnight
$21 Advance by 2/21/2022 at Midnight
$40 Advance by 2/24/2022 at 8pm
All mailed entries must be postmarked by 2/18/2022
ABSOLUTELY NO ENTRIES AFTER THURSDAY AT 8PM FOR ALL SECTIONS.
Online registration: http://www.onlineregistration.cc (Preferred Method)
If an invoice is needed for school payment, please contact the TD by 2/14/2022 to allow time for processing.

Entries & Info
Jeff Aldrich
P.O. Box 40, Flint, MI  48501
(810) 955-7271
e-mail: Click here to show email address