RedBandit Chess Scholastic (K-8)

REGISTRATION

Special Features: 

• Drop Off (Supervision provided for grades 2-8)
• Sets & Clocks Provided
• 20% Sibling Discount
• Unrated sections for new players.  
• Beautiful dedicated chess facility with nearby attractions

Sections (4):

CHAMPIONSHIP (3 Rounds G/40 with 5s delay)

• Open to grades K-5 rated 700-1400 and grades 6-8 unrated - 1400.  
• Estimated completion by 2:00pm
• Rated Section
• Trophies to 1st - 3rd places

INTERMEDIATE (4 Rounds G/25 with 5s delay)

• Open to grades K-5 unrated - 800.
• Estimated completion by 1:30pm
• Rated Section
• Trophies to 1st - 5th places

BEGINNERS (4 Rounds G/25 with 5s delay)

• Open to grades 2-4.
• Estimated completion by 1:00pm
• Unrated Section (USCF membership not required)
• Trophies to 1st - 4th places.  Medals to all others.

NOVICE (4 Rounds G/25 with 5s delay)

• Open to grades K-1.
• Estimated completion by 12:30pm
• Unrated Section (USCF membership not required)
• Trophies to 1st - 3rd places.  Medals to all others.  

Schedule:

Building opens at 8:45am.  Round 1 for all sections starts at 9:30am.  All subsequent rounds are ASAP.  

Note: There is no scheduled lunch break.  Small snacks and drinks will be available for purchase and a kitchen with microwave is available for use.

Entry:

Early Fee: $65.  Novice section $15 off. 

• Free RedBandit Chess t-shirt when participating in 3 or more RBC tournaments (Past Events Slideshow.  Next event 6/17).

ADVANCE REGISTRATION ONLY.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Notes:

• Drop Off is available and encouraged for participants in grades 2-8.  All students in grades K-1 must have an adult supervisor present at all times.  
• Medals awarded for all non-placing participants in the Beginner and Novice sections.  
• Prizes will be awarded as soon as possible upon the completion of each section's fourth round.  The tournament will be completed no later than 2:30pm.  Parents of younger children the Novice and Beginners sections, please note that they will likely finish much sooner.  
• Participants can use regular published or most current ratings for pairing and registration purposes. 
• Rated section players in grades 2-8 are required to write notation.
• One 1/2 point bye available for round 1 only.  Must request by the end of registration.  
• Ample parking is available in the parking lot directly behind the building.  

Next Event:  June 17th

Nearby Attractions:

• Stepping Stones Children's Museum
• Lockwood Matthew's Mansion/Park
• SONO Collection Mall
• Maritime Aquarium
• Norwalk Public Library