Hampton Roads Chess Association
presents the
VBPD Summer Slump Buster
Law Enforcement Training Academy
411 Integrity Way
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Join us for this scholastic tournament to break out of your summer chess slump and prepare for the upcoming season!
Where: Law Enforcement Training Academy, 411 Integrity Way, Virginia Beach
When: Saturday, August 10, 2024
Saturday schedule:
8-9 AM - Check-in / on-site registration if space available
9:30 AM - New Player Orientation
10 AM -- Round 1 begins for all sections.
Subsequent rounds will be "ASAP", meaning they will begin as soon as the previous round is complete. We cannot give an exact finish time -- likely no later than 5 PM. Awards immediately following the completion of the final round.
LUNCH BREAK will happen -- timing TBD based on progress of tournament, likely after second round. Listen for announcement on site for when to be back for the next round.
Who: This is a scholastic tournament for children in rising Pre-K through 12th grades. There are sections for all abilities from beginner to advanced.
What: A Swiss System (like a bracket system -- not an elimination event!) tournament of four or five rounds based on entries. Tiime control is G/40; d5, meaning each side has 40 minutes to complete all their moves, and the clock will not start counting down for the first 5 seconds of each move.
Section choices are:
Junior Rookie: Ages 4-10 (as of August 10th) with little to no tournament experience. No rated players allowed. US Chess membership not required.
Senior Rookie: Ages 11-18 (as of August 10th) with little to no tournament experience. No rated players allowed. US Chess membership not required.
Novice (U500): Children of all ages who are US Chess members with a Regular over-the-board (OTB) rating Under 500. The August supplement will be used. Unrated players are allowed in the Novice section and are eligible for place prizes or Top Unrated prizes only.
Open: Children of all ages who are US Chess members with a Regular OTB rating 500 and up. Players rated Under 500 are allowed to play up in the Open section. Unrated players are allowed in the Open section and are eligible for place prizes or Top Unrated prizes only.
Awards: TROPHIES to the Top 5 finishers in each section except Senior Rookie (Top 3). Final awards were determined based on low entries one week prior to the event. MEDALS to all finishers below trophy standings who finish with at least an even score (half the possible points). RIBBONS to all remaining participants. NO SCHOOL TEAM TROPHIES.
Entry Fee: $35 Entry Fee through 11:59 PM on Sunday, August 4th. $45 beginning Monday, August 5th and on site.
Refunds: If you need to withdraw, please contact the Event Organizer below then complete our new refund form to indicate your refund preference. A $10 refund fee applies to all refunds if you withdraw prior to the start of Round 1. There are NO refunds after the tournament begins. Please check the ENTRY LIST before registering to make sure you do not register multiple times.
We have 3 refund options. Please complete our new REFUND form to indicate your preference:
Event Organizer: For more information / questions, contact Tina at cschweiss2@hrchessclub.org, 757-472-5909