Alachua County Scholastic Chess Association

Fall 2009 Grand Prix Tournaments

Location: Kanapaha Middle School

(5005 SW 75th Street, Gainesville)

Google map with directions

Calendar:

ACSCA Grand Prix #1 Sunday, January 11, 2009

ACSCA Grand Prix #2 Sunday, February 22, 2009

ACSCA Grand Prix #3 Sunday, March 15, 2009

Registration fees:  $15.00 each pre-registration

(received before 1/9), $20 each at site,

$40 for all three days in advance. If you plan to pay

for all three, you can save time by registering online

(before 1/9) at: www.springgrandprix2009.eventbrite.com

There will be no extra charge online.

DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORMS HERE:

           Entry form

       

           Information sheet

WHAT DIVISION SHOULD MY CHILD PLAY IN?

WHY WAS THE TOURNAMENT CHANGED FROM LAST YEAR?

Schedule:

Late Registration: 12:30 – 1:15pm  (All players must arrive by 1:15pm)

Sections K – 1, K – 3, K – 5 Section K – 12 open

Round 11:30 – 2:30Round 1 1:30 – 3:00

Round 22:30 – 3:30Round 2 3:00 – 4:30

Round 33:30 – 4:30

The Spring Grand Prix will consist of three tournaments. The rounds of each tournament will be continuous. In sections K–1, K–3, K–5, rounds 1–3 will be held in January, rounds 4–6 in February, and 7–9 in March. In the K–12 open, rounds 1-2 will be held in January, rounds 3-4 in February and rounds 5–6 in March.

All participants will receive either a ribbon or a medal at each tournament. In sections K–1 ● K–3 ● K–5 any student scoring 2 , 2 ½ or 3 points at any single tournament will receive a medal. In the K–12 open section, any score of 1 ½ or 2 points will receive a medal. At the end of the March tournament, any players attending all 3 tournaments will be given a participation trophy.

Grand Prix scores will be tallied at the end of the third tournament. The total points for an individual will consist of the total nine-round score in K–1 ● K–3 ● K–5 and a total six-round score from K–12. The top three scoring individuals in each section will be awarded a Grand Prix trophy.

Grand Prix trophies will also be awarded to the top two scoring teams in each section. A team score will consist of the three top scoring boards from each participating team. Any number of players may constitute a team but only the top three individuals from that team and in that particular section will count towards the team Grand Prix total.

Any players arriving late (after 1:15pm) without proper notification may be disqualified from the first round, but may play in subsequent rounds. With proper notification, any players missing rounds may be granted a half-point bye.

All participants must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult member of their school or chess club. No student is to be dropped off. Parents and coaches will be responsible for the actions of their students at all times. Good sportsmanship and proper behavior is expected at all times (both during and between rounds).

For more information, email: info@gainesvillechess.com or call (352) 373 - 9110