Ridgefield 9/17 Scholastic Sunday Swiss (K-5)

Time: Time: Round 1 starts promptly at 1:35PM. Estimated round start times are 1:35 pm, 2:10 pm, 2:45 pm, and 3:15 PM, event expected to finish approximately 3:45 PM. Event may end earlier or later depending on gameplay.

Location: Way of the Sword Academy Fencing, Archery, Chess Clubs (21 Governor Street, Ridgefield, CT)

Format: 4SS, G/15; Four rounds of USCF rated chess in Swiss System format. Each player has 15 minutes to make their moves in a game with no delay per move. Players will be grouped by live quick rating. Limited to 14 seats.

Sections: Young Beginner (K-2) and Beginner (3 - 5). Sections may be combined to a single section depending on the number of registrations. Quick rating of U400 only (quick rating should be 400 or lower for both sections).

Byes: No byes permitted as this a four round tournament. All participants are expected to complete all of their games.

Entry fee: $25

Entry deadline: Thursday midnight (Thursday before tournament). No on-site registration.

Prizes: Gold medals for player(s) in top half of pool, (for example, 1 point for each game won, 0.5 points for each game drawn), with no computer calculated tie-breaks. Silver medals for all other players.

Refunds/Cancellation Policy: If unable to participate, players may withdraw by contacting the tournament director by emailing hello[at]wayoftheboard.org. A request for a refund may be made no later than Tuesday midnight (Tuesday before tournament). Refunds subject to a $5 cancellation fee to cover credit card processing charges.

If a player is feeling unwell (coughing, has fever, sore throat, etc), they should not compete in consideration of the health of other players. Entry fee will be credited towards future tournaments at this club.

Additional Details:
* An active USCF membership is required prior to registering for this tournament - available at https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess. The fee for one child under 19 is $20/year, with other membership options available.

* Chess sets and clocks are provided. No need to bring anything.

* When registering multiple players, order separately.

* Safety: Masks are optional, and no food is allowed in the playing area. A water bottle for players is suggested.

* Parking: There are plenty of parking spaces in the club parking lot.

* Social media: Photos/videos will be taken at the event, and may be posted to the club website or social media accounts for outreach and marketing purposes. Inform the tournament director at hello[at]wayoftheboard.org before day of event to opt-out if desired.

* Notation : Taking notation is not required for this time control. See tournament handout (HERE) for event rules and tournament etiquette.

* As the parent waiting area has limited space, only one accompanying adult is suggested for players during game time. Additional family members are welcome (and encouraged) to come and watch at the beginning and end of tournament. There is a nearby playground for younger children, an excellent library, coffee shops, ice cream and candy shops, and the local bookstore a short walk away in downtown.

* Tournament results and current entries posted to https://tournaments.wayoftheboard.org.

* Registration URL : https://wayoftheboard.org/Ridgefield-9-17-Scholastic-Sunday-Swiss-K-5-p581865001