HCC October Odyssey (Scholastic K-12)

Tournament:  HCC October Odyssey (Scholastic K-12 Quads)
Date:   Saturday, October 22, 2022
Time:   Round 1 at 1:00PM; subsequent rounds ASAP
Location:  Play More Chess Academy, 1227 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT 06517
Format:  G/30; d5; USCF rated, 3RR;  Four-person round-robin quads (3 games); Estimated round times 1:00pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm. Tournament is expected to finish approximately 4:30pm. Kids (K-12) of all levels are welcome, including unrated.  Players will be grouped in quads by live regular rating and will play against others of similar rating levels. 
Byes:  No byes permitted as this a three round tournament.  All participants are expected to complete all of their games. 
Entry fee: $25-40  (Discounts for early entry and for Hamden Chess Club members)
Entry deadline:  Early entry discounted fee: Thursday midnight (Thursday before tournament);  Regular entry deadline: Saturday 11:00AM (Saturday -day of tournament).  No on-site registration.
Prizes:  Trophies for player(s) in each section (quad) who achieve total of 2 points out of 3.  (i.e 1 point for each game won; 1/2 point for each game drawn).  There will be no computer calculated tie-breaks. Chess medals for all other players with in each section (quad).
Refunds/Cancellation Policy:  If you cannot play in this event, you may withdraw by emailing: info@PlayMoreChess.com.   A request for a refund may be made no later than Thursday 11:59 PM  (Thursday Before Tournament). Refunds must be requested by email and are subject to a $15 cancellation fee to cover administrative and credit card processing charges. 

Additional Details:

• USCF membership is required prior to registering for this tournament - available at uschess.org 
• Chess sets, clocks and scoresheets are provided.  No need to bring anything.
• Questions: please email: info@playmorechess.com