Event Overview
October 22, 2022 - TCA State Grade Scholastic Championship 2022 - UTRGV Edinburg Campus
Location: The Health & Physical Education Complex Fieldhouse, Edinburg Campus of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Street address: 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg, TX, 78539
Website Registration:
www.dkchess.com/stategrades
This is an official USCF-rated tournament open to all current USCF members that reside in Texas. USCF rules and regulations will be strictly adhered to. All players must have current USCF membership to play. Current USCF regular ratings will be used. USCF memberships/renewals will be handled at this tournament. 6 Round Swiss, Time control is G45;d/5 (K-5) & G/60;d/5 (6-12). Players must play in their current grade level. Playing up to a higher or down to a lower grade level is not permitted. Online pairing will be utilized throughout the event.
Questions?
Contact : David Ortiz david.ortiz02@utrgv.edu, 832-908-5462 (text or call me for any questions)
Sections:
• Kindergarten • 7th Grade
• 1st Grade • 8th Grade
• 2nd Grade • 9th Grade
• 3rd Grade • 10th Grade
• 4th Grade • 11th Grade
• 5th Grade • 12th Grade
• 6th Grade
Round Times (K-5):
Saturday: 9:00am, 11:00pm, 1:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am, 11:00pm, 1:00pm
Awards: 3:00pm
Round Times (6-12):
Saturday: 9:00am, 11:30pm, 2:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am, 11:30pm, 2:00pm
Awards: 5:00pm
Hotels:
Nearest hotel to the campus is;
Home2 Suites by Hilton Edinburg
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/mfeedht-home2-suites-edinburg/
411 W Trenton, Edinburg, Texas, 78539, USA
Discounted rate unavailable currently. If the situation changes, we will update the website.
Entry fees for TCA members (non-TCA member +$2):
• $40 by September 30, 2022
• $50 by October 5th, 2022
• $60 by October 7, 2022
• $70 on October 8, 2022
Entries on October 8, 2022 will be permitted till 9:30 am. Players not registered by the cutoff time shall be paired from Round 2 only, unless the Chief Tournament Director decides otherwise.
Awards:
• Trophies will be awarded to the top 8 individual finishers in each section.
• Championship medals will be awarded to the top 3 individual finishers in each section.
• Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 teams in each section.
• Awards will not be split between participants / teams with the same number of points – the tie-break point system described in the Tournament Regulations will be used.
• Awards will not be given out in advance and must be picked up at the Awards Ceremony.
• $1,000 scholarship to attend UTRGV will be provided to the winner of the 12th grade section (prospective student must pass all requirements to attend).
Remind:
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Side Events:
Saturday Blitz at 6:00pm
1201 W University Dr.
Edinburg, TX 78539
United States