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Dear Players and Parents,
Last Call for the Super States: Late fee will be turned on at noon today, so please register NOW to avoid any additional fees:
Need advice what section to sign up for? We are here and answering emails 24/7: ask@bayareachess.com
Sign up early and be a part of the biggest scholastic tournament of the year!
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 on the week of the event,
so please make sure we have your email address.
Need some inspiration? Check out this time lapse video from last year on our facebook page!
or just simply browse through the photos! :)
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
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Online Registration CLOSES FRIDAY NOON!
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 |
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2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
| 1-day Sections |
| KG |
Kindergarten |
G/30; d5 |
Sat
4/7
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
4/7
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
4/8
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
4/8
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 4/7 &
Sun 4/8
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 4/7 &
Sun 4/8
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 4/7 &
Sun 4/8
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 4/7 &
Sun 4/8
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 4/6, Sat 4/7 &
Sun 4/8 |
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
4/7 |
Onsite reg & Check-in: 5:30-6:00p
Games: 6:30-8:30p |
| Bughouse |
All sections |
G/5
d0 |
Fri
4/6 |
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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RESERVE YOUR ROOM NOW!!!
Cut-off Dates are approaching!!
Accomodation
Reserve room NOW at Biltmore Hote @ Santa Clara $99 - Click HERE
Biltmore Hotel and Suite 2151 Laurelwood Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Phone: 408-988-8411 Cutoff Date: 3/23
Reserve a room NOW at the Hilton Santa Clara (across the street)
4949 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 94054
Room rate: $119 (Double or King) - Click HERE
Cutoff Date 3/21/2018
Reserve a room NOW at the Courtyard San Jose North/Silicon Valley
$89-99 cutoff date: 3/30/18 Click HERE
111 Holger Way, San Jose, CA 95134
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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