Ocean State Chess “Summer Scholastic” at Papa Gino’s (West Warwick, RI)

Ocean State Chess “Summer Scholastic” at Papa Gino’s (West Warwick, RI)

Saturday, July 22 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
 

Location: PAPA GINO’S
700 E Greenwich Ave
West Warwick, RI 02893
 
Note: This is on Bald Hill Road area of Warwick, just down the street from Showcase Cinema’s

Format: 4SS, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds.
Round 1 starts around 11:00 AM. Rounds will continue continuously afterward
 

* Event is limited to 40 Players (Must be a student, under age 18)

SECTIONS & PRIZES 
* U1200 = Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place – Must be Scholastic Gr. K-12, Highest level
* U900 = Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place – Must be Scholastic Gr. K-12, Intermediate level
* U600 = Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place – Must be Scholastic Gr. K-12, Novice players
* UNRATED = No USCF Required (Unrated Fun Games) – Trophies for 1st, Medals for 2nd & 3rd – Must be Scholastic Gr. K-12
  

EF: Only $20 in advance for all advance entries, limited to 40 participants.
On-site entry day of event is $25 Cash (If room available)
Rated Sections must have USCF membership. USCF Not Required in Unrated Section.

FREE USCF MEMBERSHIP FOR 1st -TIME UNRATED TOURNAMENT PLAYERS
1st-Time New players (Unrated without USCF membership, Not Renewals) will receive a
FREE $20 USCF “Youth” Membership INCLUDED with Special $20 registration. Tournament is Free!
Register below for either U600 or U900 Section (For Scholastic Only)

ADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
* There are only 40 player spots available, so please sign up as soon as possible
* Round 1 will start at 11:00 AM, will run continuous
* Most Sections will Finish around 1:00-1:30 PM, U1200 Section by 2:00-2:30 PM
* Chess sets & clocks will be provided.
* Byes must be requested in advance. Late entries paired if possible of get 1/2 point bye.
* You may arrive at 12:00 for 2nd Round, but request one 1/2 point bye for Round 1 (advance entry)
* Players can always play “up” in a higher section.
* Scholarships are available (Free Entry Fee) please email Ocean State Chess Association in advance with reason why
* On-site Entry Fee (If room available) the Day of Event is $5 extra, $25 Cash only if tickets are not “sold out”
* Volunteer/Unpaid – Chief TD: Frank DelBonis, Certified USCF Senior Tournament Director & TD Assistants
* This event has been approved by the Ocean State Chess Board of Directors
* Ocean State Chess Association is a registered Non-Profit in the State of Rhode Island
* All profits after prizes paid are used to help local chess clubs and schools in R.I.

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