2010 ACSCA Spring Grand Prix

Alachua County Scholastic Chess Association

2010 Spring Grand Prix Tournaments

Kanapaha Middle School (5005 SW 75^th Street, Gainesville)

Calendar:

ACSCA Grand Prix #1 Sunday, January 31, 2010

ACSCA Grand Prix #2 Sunday, February 28, 2010

ACSCA Grand Prix #3 Sunday, March 28, 2010

ACSCA Grand Prix #4 Sunday, April 25, 2010

$15.00 each pre-registration (received before the Friday of each tournament), $20 each at site, $50 for all four in advance

*IF YOU PLAN TO PAY FOR ALL FOUR TOURNAMENTS ($50), SAVE TIME & REGISTER SECURELY ONLINE HERE BEFORE 5PM ON 1/29/10

Schedule:

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

Sections K – 1, K – 3, K – 5                                     Section K – 12 Open RATED*           

Round 1            1:30 – 2:30                                    Round 1             1:30 – 3:00

Round 2            2:30 – 3:30                                    Round 2             3:00 – 4:30

Round 3            3:30 – 4:30                                               

The Spring Grand Prix will consist of four 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, 7–9 in March, and 10 -12 and Awards Ceremony in April. In the K–12 open, rounds 1-2 will be held in January, rounds 3-4 in February, rounds 5–6 in March, and 7-8 and Awards Ceremony in April.

 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 ● 3 points at any single tournament will receive a medal. In the K–12 open section, any score of 1 ½ ● 2 points will receive a medal. At the end of the April tournament, any players attending all 4 tournaments will be given a participation trophy. Grand Prix scores will be tallied at the end of the fourth tournament. The total points for an individual will consist of the total twelve-round score in K–1 ● K–3 ● K–5 and a total eight-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.

 *Attention K – 12 Open Players: This will be a rated section. Therefore USCF Membership is required for anyone playing in the K-12 Open rated section.  USCF Membership fees for students 12/under: $16/yr. ● 15/under: $20/yr. ● 16/older: $24/yr. Visit www.uschess.org to register for USCF membership

 Any players arriving late (after 1:15pm) without proper notification may be disqualified from the first round, but may play in subsequent rounds. If requested in advance, players may miss one of the Grand Prix days and receive bye points (0.5 points for K-12 and 1 point for other sections).

 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 visit www.gainesvillechess.com, email info@gainesvillechess.com or call (352) 373 - 9110