Dr David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Championships (Sections 1-6)

There are multiple chess events happening at this location on April 21.  Check the other USCF listings for details and registration links for more competitive events.

Note: We have a new structure of sections compared to prior tournaments.  Please read details carefully.

Rounds: The event is four rounds (ie; win or lose, 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 requested 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 April 14), $50 after.

More information: https://icanj.net/p.php?p=2249

Registration link: https://ica.jumbula.com/ICATournaments2024/DrDavidOstfeldMemorialICAChampionshipsSections16April21

Equipment:  Boards and sets are provided for all sections.  Players in sections 4-6 must bring clocks.

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 priogress, 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 six finishers.
No USCF membership required.  This section is not rated.

Section 2 -- (K-5, unrated games)
Restricted to unrated players; K through 5th 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 six finishers.
No USCF membership required.  This section is not rated.

Section 3 -- (All ages, unrated games)
Restricted to unrated players of any age (including adults)
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 six finishers.
No USCF membership required.  This section is not rated.

Section 4 -- (K-8, under 600, rated games)
Restricted to players rated below 600; K through 8th grade.
Time limit: G/30 d5; Rounds: 9:45 AM, 10:45 AM, and ASAP
All players with 2.5 or more points will receive a trophy.  Trophies are also awarded to the top six finishers.

Section 5 -- (K-12, under 1000, rated games)
Restricted to players rated below 1000; K through 12th grade.
Time limit: G/45 d5; Rounds: 9:45 AM, 11:30, and ASAP
All players with 2.5 or more points will receive a trophy.  Trophies are also awarded to the top six finishers.

Section 6 -- (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, and ASAP.
All players with 2.5 or more points will receive a trophy.  Trophies are also awarded to the top six finishers.