Event Details

Note:

Online registration for this event will not be available after November 5, 2021 at 6:00 PM EDT

When: Saturday, November 6, 2021
Where:
Greenwich Country Day School
401 Old Church Rd
Greenwich, CT 06830
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Sponsor: National Scholastic Chess Foundation
Event Type: Scholastic (K-12)
Entry Fees:
Section Fees & Conditions
Grades 9-12 (High School) $55 USD
School grades 9 through 12.  Maximum 40 participants.
36 slots remaining!
Grades 6-8 (Middle School) $55 USD
School grades 6 through 8.  Maximum 52 participants.
33 slots remaining!
5th Grade $55 USD
School grade 5 only.  Maximum 26 participants.
16 slots remaining!
4th Grade $55 USD
School grade 4 only.  Maximum 26 participants.
14 slots remaining!
3rd Grade $55 USD
School grade 3 only.  Maximum 26 participants.
15 slots remaining!
2nd Grade $55 USD
School grade 2 only.  Maximum 26 participants.
12 slots remaining!
K-1 $55 USD
Kindergarten through 1st grade.  Maximum 40 participants.
28 slots remaining!
Discounts: Sibling Discount: $10 USD discount for family member registration greater than or equal to 2 participants in this event; paid in a single transaction.
Applicable to all sections.
Schedule: Grades 4-12: Check in by: 9:15am; First Round time: 9:30am. (4 rounds) in Middle School Building
Grades K-3: Check in by: 9:45am; First Round time: 10:00am. (4 rounds) in Upper Elementary School Building
Time Control: Grades 4-12: Game/45, delay 5
Grades K-3: Game/35, delay 5
Contact:
NSCF tournament info
Tournaments@NSCFchess.org
P: +19146835322
Notes/Terms:

This event is organized and sponsored by National Scholastic Chess Foundation and sanctioned by the CONNECTICUT STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION. 

This is an official CSCA State Championship event to determine and crown the Connecticut State Champion in each grade, K through 12.

COVID-19 Protocols Apply – No at the door entries. Advance registration only and space is limited. All players and family members must wear masks at all times while indoors, including in the playing area. Limit of 1 accompanying adult per player.

Entry fee is $55 and includes one year dues in CSCA.

ALL PARTICIPANTS: Please note the starting time for your section. Please arrive early and check the Advanced Entry List to confirm registration.

Byes: 1/2 point by for round 1 only, 0 point byes for later rounds. All byes must be requested by 6 pm on November 5.

PRIZES: Trophies to all players scoring 3 points or more in each section. K-1: Medals to all non-trophy winners in K-1. Teams: Trophies to top 3 school teams in each combined section: K-1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-8 (Middle) & 9-12 (High). You do not have to be from Connecticut to win one of these prizes.

Connecticut Championship: In addition to the above prizes, the top player from each grade who resides in or attends school in Connecticut will receive a plaque as Connecticut State Champion. 

IN EVENT OF BAD WEATHER:  Listen to WFAS (NY) 1230 AM or WSTC (CT) 1400 AM. Also check https://www.facebook.com/NSCFchess/. We also do our best to email everyone.

Refunds/Cancellation Policy: If you cannot play in this event, you may withdraw by email no later than 9 am on November 6. Refunds must be requested by email. No telephone withdrawals or refund requests. There are no refunds for No-Shows. Refunds are subject to a $10 fee which covers administrative and credit card processing charges.