2nd Annual Chess Girls Rock Weekend

Chess Girls Rock Weekend
A weekend event for girls ages 4-18 to make new friends, play some chess, and climb some (indoor) rocks

Generously sponsored by a grant from US Chess and the St Louis Chess Center

 

May 31- June 2, 2024
Virginia Beach, VA

 

 

♥ FREE Swag bags to pre-registered participants

♥ FREE T-shirt for all participants who register by May 12, 2024

♥ ONE low, flat cost for the whole weekend 

Schedule of Events:

NOTE:  You are not required to participate in the social events in order to play in the tournament.  If not participating in Friday night pool or pizza parties, your swag bag will be available Saturday morning.  New players are encouraged to attend orientation Friday night as no orientation will be offered Saturday morning.

 

Friday, May 31st:  Meet and Make New Friends

Location:  Kempsville Recreation Center, 800 Monmouth Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23464

• 4:30-6:00 PM : Pick up Swag Bags / T-Shirts, Icebreakers / Get-to-know-you Games
• 6:00-7:00 PM:  Swimming / Pool Party
• 7:00-7:45 PM:  Pizza Party, New Player Orientation

 

Saturday, June 1st:  Play Some Chess

Location:  Kempsville Recreation Center, 800 Monmouth Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23464

• 8:30-9:30 AM:  Late / On Site Registration
• 10:00 AM:         Round 1 Begins
  • Subsequent rounds will be played "ASAP"
• Time TBD:        Lunch provided
• Time TBD:         Awards ceremony immediately following the completion of all rounds
• 5:00PM:            The Rec Center closes

 

Sunday, June 2nd:  Climb Some Rocks

Depending on the weather as the event draws closer, we may also plan an optional Sunday morning gathering for a beach or hiking outing.

Location:  Latitude Climbing and Fitness at Pembroke Mall, 4554 Virginia Beach Blvd, Ste 970, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

1:00-3:00 PM:  Equipment fitting, instruction, and climbing; stay as long as you like after!  Come early to check in and get equipment!

Weekend Costs

Thanks to a generous grant from US Chess and the St Louis Chess Center, we are able to offer ONE low cost for the whole weekend.  There will be no refunds or pro-ration for events not attended.   

Entry Fee: $25 each 

Your entry fee includes:

♥ Swag bag                    

♥ Event T-shirt (for those registered by 5/12)

♥ Pool party                    

♥ Pizza party

♥ Chess tournament         

♥ Lunch on Saturday

♥ Rock climbing on Sunday

Registration Information

 

**Registration for this event is in TWO PARTS**   

Part I:   Register for tournament and pay event fee.   This King Registration page will be used ONLY to register for the Saturday tournament, and pay for the event.  2nd Annual Chess Girls Rock (kingregistration.com)

Part II:  Complete Google Form for additional activities.   Please come back to the event info page and click the Google Form link at the bottom to register for the other activities.

 

About the Tournament:

This is a "Swiss" tournament, which is similar to a bracket system.  It's not an elimination event.  You will play all rounds unless assigned a bye for an uneven number of players.  We will play 4 or 5 rounds based on the number of entries we receive.  The time control for this tournament is G/25; d3 -- this means each player has 25 minutes to complete all their moves, and the clock doesn't start counting down for the first 3 seconds (a "delay" or grace period).  Chess notation will NOT be required in ANY section.  The event is "Quick rated" ONLY.

This tournament is open only to girls.  There is no residency restriction.  

Our tournament staff leadership is ALL WOMEN!

HRCA is an inclusive organization that follows the US Chess Transgender policy.  ALL girls are welcome!

 

Sections:

Unrated girls who are NOT US Chess members - "Rookie" section based on 2023-2024 school grade level* 

• Junior Rookie is for girls in grades Pre-K through 5th. 
• Senior Rookie is for girls in grades 6-12th. 
  *These sections are not US Chess rated, and US Chess membership is not required.  

Rated girls who ARE US Chess members   Rated section based on ability. 

• We will have a Novice (U500) section and an Open (500+) section. 

Unrated players who are US Chess members  - may register for either section. 

 

These sections are US Chess rated.  We will use your Regular over-the-board (OTB) rating (though the tournament is QUICK rated) from the MAY 2024 supplement for sectioning and prizes.

 

Awards: 

We will present the following trophies at a minimum.  If entries exceed our expectations, we will add more trophies!

Junior Rookie:  Top 5 girls overall, Next Top 3 girls in grades Pre-K through 3rd, Next Top Girl in grades Pre-K through 1st

Senior Rookie:  Top 5 girls overall.  If a significant number of entries are received in different grades, we will break trophies out by Middle School and High School.

Novice U500:  Top 5 girls overall, Top U300, Top Unrated

Open:  Top 5 girls overall, Top U700

 

 

After registering for the tournament, please come back to this info page and CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION.

There is no charge for the additional activities - we just need a headcount for planning.

For more information, email organizer Christina "Tina" Schweiss at cschweiss2@hrchessclub.org or call / text 757-472-5909.