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BayAreaChess & CalChess presents
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The 42nd Annual
2017 CalChess Scholastic
States Championship
aka Super States
on Mar 11 and/or Mar 12
THE event everyone MUST attend!
** Register NOW to avoid Late Fee ** |
| What |
42nd Annual CalChess Scholastic State Championship |
| How much? |
All three events:
1-day event: $53
2-day event: $67
Blitz/Bughouse: $12
Play-up fee: $20
Late Fee: $10 & up from 2/28 and onwards
Cancellation: refund charge $20 |
| When |
Saturday, March 11th and Sunday, March 12th |
| Where |
Santa Clara Convention Center
5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054 (map) |
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Info Flyer Register Online
Advanced Entries |
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Dear Players and Parents,
With only 2.5 weeks left, we are getting closer to the Super States and we at BayAreaChess are preparing with some very special things for you this year!
Besides THE competition, we'll have many side attractions and special prizes:
Special luggages for the Championship winners sponsored by Casual Cottage;
BayAreaChess GrandMasters will be offering fun clocked simuls & game analysis during the break;
Chesskid.com will have a booth for game analysis and membership promotion;
Shelby is also coming with his special chess goodies via Woodexpression;
Trophies Plus, our official trophy supplier will have a table as well and make sure all is good with the trophies;
Facepainting, Balloon artist & jewelry stand;
& many more fun side event.
It's not too late to join the fun and be a part of the biggest scholastic tournament of the year!
Sign up TODAY to avoid the late fee. If you need any help, don't hesitate to email or call, we are here to serve you.
Info: www.bayareachess.com/states
Register: www.bayareachess.com/my/states
We will be sending out a series of orientation emails with important and useful information, so please make sure we have your email address.
Many thanks!
Judit & Team
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Judit Sztaray, PhD
Executive Director
judit@bayareachess.com
main: 408-409-6596
cell: 919-265-7560
www.bayareachess.com
| Schedule |
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Onsite Registration:
Saturday/Sunday 7:30 - 8am
Absolutely NO on-site registration after 8AM.
(not necessary if you have checked in online)
| Grade |
Sections |
Time
Control |
Arrive |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
| 1-day Sections |
| KG |
Kindergarten |
G/30; d5 |
Sat
3/11
9AM |
Sa 9:30a |
Sa 11:30a |
Sa 1:30p |
Sa 3p |
Sa 4:30p |
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Round |
| KG thru 3 |
K-Gr3 unrated (Rookie)
K-Gr3 u500 (Beginner)
K-Gr3 500-799 (Jr Varsity) |
G/30; d5 |
Sat
3/11
9AM |
Sa 9:30a |
Sa 11:30a |
Sa 1:30p |
Sa 3p |
Sa 4:30p |
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KG thru 6
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K-Gr6 unrated (Rookie)
K-Gr6 u500 (Beginner)
K-Gr6 500-799 (Jr Varsity) |
G/30; d5 |
Sun
3/12
9AM |
Su 9:30a |
Su 11:30a |
Su 1:30p |
Su 3p |
Su 4:30p |
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| KG thru 12 |
K-Gr8 u800 (Beginner)
K-Gr12 u800 (Beginner) |
G/30; d5 |
Sun
3/12
9AM |
Su 9:30a |
Su 11:30a |
Su 1:30p |
Su 3p |
Su 4:30p |
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| 2-day sections |
KG thru 3 |
K-Gr3 800+ (Championship) |
G/75; d5 |
Sat 3/11 &
Sun 3/12
8:45a |
Sa 9a |
Sa 12n |
Sa 3p |
Su 9a |
Su 12n |
Su 3p |
| KG thru 6 |
K-Gr5 800+ (Championship)
K-Gr6 800+ (Championship) |
G/75; d5 |
Sat 3/11 &
Sun 3/12
8:45a |
Sa 9a |
Sa 12n |
Sa 3p |
Su 9a |
Su 12n |
Su 3p |
| KG thru 8 |
K-Gr8 800-1199 (Jr Varsity)
K-Gr8 1200+ (Championship) |
G/75; d5 |
Sat 3/11 &
Sun 3/12
8:45a |
Sa 9a |
Sa 12n |
Sa 3p |
Su 9a |
Su 12n |
Su 3p |
| KG thru 12 |
K-Gr12 800-1599 (Jr. Varsity) |
G/75; d5 |
Sat 3/11 &
Sun 3/12
8:45a |
Sa 9a |
Sa 12n |
Sa 3p |
Su 9a |
Su 12n |
Su 3p |
| KG thru 12 |
K-Gr12 1600+ (Championship) |
G/90; d5 |
Fri 3/18, Sat 3/19 &
Sun 3/20 |
Fr 6p |
Sa 11a |
Sa 3pm |
Su 10a |
Su 2pm |
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| Evening Side Events |
| Blitz |
K-3 Blitz
4-6 Blitz
7-12 Blitz |
G/5
d0 |
Sat
3/11 |
Onsite reg & Check-in: 5:30-6:00p
Games: 6:30-8:30p |
| Bughouse |
All sections |
G/5
d0 |
Fri
3/10 |
Onsite reg & Check-in: 5:30-6:00p
Games: 6:30-8:30p |
How to select your Section?
Step 1: Select your Grade: K, Grade1-3, Grade 4-6, Grade 6-8, Grade 9-12
Step 2: Get your rating: Look it up at USCF - Click HERE.
Not a USCF member? Then the player's rating is unrated.
K, Grade 1-3, Grade 4-6:
unrated --> Rookie section
rated under 500 --> Beginner Section
rated 500-799 --> Junior Varsity Section
rated over 800 --> Championship section
Grade 6-8:
unrated, or rated under 800 --> Beginner section
rated 800-1199 --> Junior Varsity section
rated over 1200 --> Championship section
two Championship sections: Grade 4-5 and Grade 4-6: students in Grade 4&5 can chose between the two, no restriction on which one they chose.
Grade 9-12:
unrated, or rated under 800 --> Beginner section
rated 800-1599 --> Junior Varsity section
rated over 1600 --> Championship section
Step 3: Would you like to play one rating section level higher? Select Play-up option.
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| Prizes: Trophies and Medals |
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Individual Prizes
Trophies to Top 20 players with winning record in each section
To ALL players in the Kindergarten section
Blitz: Trophies to Top 5 players with winning record
Bughouse: Trophies to both players of the Top 3 teams
Team Prizes
Main Event: Top 5 schools and clubs in each section
Blitz: Trophies to the top 3 schools and 3 clubs in each section
Bughouse: Trophies to both players of the top 3 teams with a winning record in each section.
What is a Team?
A team is two or more players from a school or club in the same section. Top four players' scores count for the team total.
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| Other Information |
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Accomodation
Reserve room NOW at Biltmore Hote @ Santa Clara - Click HERE
Biltmore Hotel and Suite
2151 Laurelwood Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Phone: 408-988-8411
Cutoff Date: Feb 27
Attendee Code: 33949 Group Code: Bay Area Chess Mar 2017
Reserve a room NOW at the Sheraton Hotel @ Sunnyvale - Click HERE
100 North Mathilda Avenue. Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Phone: (1)(408) 745-6000
Reserve a room at Country Inns & Suites By Carlsonsm @ Sunnyvale
visit: www.countryinns.com/sunnyvaleca and use Group Code: BAC310
1300 Chesapeake Terrace, Sunnyvale, CA, 94089
Phone: (408) 747-3210
Sponsors & Advertising
Sponsoring and Advertising opportunities available.
More informaiton: www.bayareachess.com/states
Vendor Table also available.
FAQ
We have gathered many FAQ regarding the Super States. Please, visit the webpage and see if you can find the answer to your question:
www.bayareachess.com/states
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