Starting at the 2025 National K12 Grade Championships, US Chess will issue badges to all participants. Badges will be required to enter the defined playing area.
The Playing Area will be defined as the Playing Hall and halls and walkways near the primary exits (see map below)
All players will be issued the following as part of their registration for the tournament with no charge:
- One Player badge
- One Accompanying Person badge
Badges grant access to the playing area and must be worn at all time in the playing area.
All participants have the option to purchase additional Accompanying Person badges with their registration. Each additional Accompanying Person badge is $20.00. Lost Accompanying Person badges will incur a $20 fee for replacement.
Who needs Accompanying Persons Badges?
Players and anyone over the age of 18 who wishes to enter the playing area will need an Accompanying Person badge. Minors who are accompanied by a badged person do not need additional badges.
Playing Area:
The Playing Area will be defined as the Playing Hall and halls and walkways near the primary exits (areas marked by blue boxes on the map below)
