2016 Grade Level State Championship Dec 3-4 @ Pleasanton

Published: Tue, 11/22/16

 Special Invitation by BayAreaChess

2016 CalChess Scholastic
Grade Level Championship

December 3rd- 4th

@ Alameda County Fairground

4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566 (map)
Event 2016 CalChess Grade Level Championship
Fee $39 - 1-day event
$52 - 2-day event
$14 - Blitz
$5 - CalChess mandatory membership (not needed if participated at the Spring States)
When K-Grade 3: 1-day: Sunday, Dec 4th
Grade 4-12: 2-day: Sat & Sun, Dec 3-4th
Side Events: JV and Blitz: Saturday, Dec 3rd
When Alameda County Fairground
4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566 (map)
  Flyer Register online Information

Dear Chess Players, Parents and Coaches,

I'd like to personally invite you to the 2016 CalChess Grade Level Championship that will be happening first weekend of December.
We are trying out a new venue: Alameda County Fairground, with plenty of space for the players and parents as well.
Please, visit the webpage www.bayareachess.com/grades, and register TODAY to save your spot and avoid late fee.
Should you have any questions, our inbox is always open: ask@bayareachess.com or call us at 408-409-6596.
Many thanks,
Judit
 
Sections & Prizes


Main Event: 13 separate Sections: based on Grades:
Kinder, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12


Side event sections: K-Grade6 u500, K-Grade12 u800
Blitz sections: K-Grade3, Grade 4 - Grade12



Trophies and Prizes

Individuals:
Kindergarten - Grade 8 each section: Trophies to Top 15 players
Grade 9 - 12 each section: Trophies to Top 3 players
K-Grade6 u500 & K-Grade12: Trophies to Top 10 players

School Teams & Chess Clubs

Kindergarten - Grade 8 each section: Trophies to Top 5 Teams & Top 5 Clubs
Grade 9 - 12 each section: Trophies to Top 3 players & Top 3 Clubs
K-Grade6 u500 & K-Grade12 u800: Trophies to Top 3 & Top 3 Clubs

Blitz

K-Gr3, Gr4-12: Trophies to Top 3 Players
Trophies to Top 3 Teams


Winning record is required for trophies.
Medals to all others who did not get a trophy.


Schedules, Time Controls & Fees


Schedule: 1- or 2-day event based on Sections.

Time Control & Schedule:   

Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2 and Grade 3 - Sunday only, Dec 4th

1-day event with G/30;d5 time control

Registration: Sunday 8-8:30AM
Rounds: Saturday 9AM, 10:30AM, 12:30PM, 2PM, 3:30PM
Trophy Ceremony: 5PM

Fee: $39 (+$5 CalChess membership)

 



Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and Grade 12 

Saturday, Dec 3rd AND Sunday Dec 4th

2-day event with G/60;d5 time control

Registration: Saturday 8-8:30AM
Rounds: Saturday 9AM, 12PM, 3PM and Sunday 9AM, 12PM, 3PM
Trophy Ceremony: 5PM

Fee: $52 (+$5 CalChess membership)

 



Junior Varsity: K-Grade 6 u500, K-Grade 12 u800 
 Saturday Dec 3rd
1-day event with G/30;d5 time control

Registration: Sunday 8-8:30AM
Rounds: Sunday 9AM, 10:30AM, 12:30PM, 2PM, 3:30PM
Trophy Ceremony: 5PM

Fee: $39 (+$5 CalChess membership)

 


Blitz: K-Grade 3, Grade 4-12
 Saturdayday Dec 3rd
Side Event: G/5;d0 time control

Registration: Saturday 5:15-5:45PM
Rounds: Sunday 6-8PM
Fee: $14

Useful links:

Grade Level Championship:
www.bayareachess.com/grades
Register at: www.bayareachess.com/my/grades

Any Questions about the Grade Level?
Email us at ask@bayareachess.com

General information about regular tournaments:
www.bayareachess.com/regular

General information about the scholastic tournaments:
www.bayareachess.com/kids

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List of email groups and channels: www.bayareachess.com/connect

Contact us
call: 408-409-6596
email: ask@bayareachess.com