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

UPDATED LOCATION!   

The event is no longer happening at Bergen County Academies.  It has been moved to Bergen County Technical High School in Paramus.  We'll be back at BCA at our next event.

There are multiple events happening at this location on December 10.  Check the other USCF listings for details and registration links for both more competitive events.

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 November 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/DrDavidOstfeldMemorialICAChampionshipssections15December10

For parents:  ICA and the Bergen school district kindly reminds parents this is a large event that does not include free babysitting.  School and event staff will supervise children during games in progress but cannot manage children between games.  The overwhelming majority of children are well behaved, but there are an occasional few who become bored and engage in dangerous or destructive behavior.

• Minors not in games must be supervised at all times. Children who are not competing should be with their parents or an assigned guardian at all times.
• Parents arriving or leaving without children may be logged regarding the name of their child and who will be responsible for them in their absence.
• For their safety, adults and children should not enter locations marked off limits.
• No skateboards or bicycles are allowed in the building.

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 are 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 are 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 are 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 are also awarded to the top five finishers.