Dr David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Championships (Sections 1-5)

There are multiple events happening at this location on October 15.  Check the other USCF listings for details and registration links for more competitive sections.

Minors are to be supervised at all times. 

Digital/ paper log where parents leaving BCA during the competition will provide their name and contact/ child's name and another parent/responsible adult who is present at BCA who will watch their children and their contact as well.

Children who are not competing should be with their parents at all times including if their parents leave the school grounds. 

Adults and children should not enter marked off limit places, doors, hallways/ elevators in the school for their safety.

No skateboards/ bikes allowed in the building.

Rounds: The event is four rounds (ie; all players play four games each).  Pairings are determined Swiss-style.

Time controls: This varies by section (see below).

Byes: Up to two half-point byes are available per player.  They must be prior to the start of round one.  Late entrants will receive a half-point bye for round 1.

Schedule: Start and end times vary by section (see below).

Entry fee: $40 (until September 30), $50 after.

More information: https://icanj.net/p.php?p=2130&Dr.%20David%20Ostfeld%20Memorial%20ICA%20Championships

Registration link:  https://ica.jumbula.com/ICATournaments2023/DrDavidOstfeldMemorialICAChampionshipssections15October15

Section 1 -- (K-2, unrated games)
Restricted to unrated players; K through 2nd grade.
Round 1 starts at 10:15 AM (tournament will end at approximately 1:00 PM)
All players with 2.5 or more points will receive a trophy.  Trophies also awarded to the top eight finishers.
This section is not rated.

Section 2 -- (K-4, unrated games)
Restricted to unrated players; K through 4th grade.
Round 1 starts at 10:00 AM (tournament will end at approximately 2:00 PM)
All players with 2.5 or more points will receive a trophy.  Trophies also awarded to the top eight finishers.
This section is not rated.

Section 3 -- (K-12, under 800, rated games)
Restricted to players rated below 800; K through 12th grade.
Time limit: G/45 d5; Rounds: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15 and 3:00.
All players with 2.5 or more points will receive a trophy.  Trophies also awarded to the top eight finishers.

Section 4 -- (K-12, under 1200, rated games)
Restricted to players rated below 1200; K through 12th grade.
Time limit: G/45 d5; Rounds: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15 and 3:00.
All players with 2.5 or more points will receive a trophy.  Trophies also awarded to the top eight finishers.

Section 5 -- (all ages/grades, under 1400, rated games)
Restricted to players rated below 1400.  This section is open to all ages/grades.
Time limit: G/60 d5; Rounds: 9:30 AM, 11:45, 2:00 and 4:30.
All players with 2.5 or more points will receive a trophy.  Trophies also awarded to the top five finishers.