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OSCF 2014 STATE QUALIFIER

Saturday, February 15, 2014

Check In for Open and U1300 Sections: 8:00 - 8:20
Start Time: 8:30 am   End Time: ~5:30 pm

Check In U900 and U600 Sections: 8:30 - 9:00
Start Time: 9:30 am   End Time: ~4:30 pm

Cost:  $20.00 per player through February 10th 11th
(registration deadline extended due to weather)
Add $15 late fee Feb. 12-13
Scholarships available based on need - contact TD
Register by clicking above, or through www.OSCF.org 
 Sorry - NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION 

EQUIPMENT:

Please bring a chess clock if you have one.  Boards and pieces will be provided.

BACKPACK FOOD PROGRAM RAFFLE:

Bring nonperishable food to help fill Neighborhood House Food Program Backpacks for needy families!  You will be entered into a raffle for great gift certificates.

AWARDS: 

• In the U600 and U900 sections, trophies will be given to the top 25% finishers.  Plus score awards.
• In the U1300 section, cash prizes for top three places ( $75 / $40 / $25); no tiebreaks - shared cash, instead, for cash awards.  Trophies to best-scoring U1100 players.
• In the Open / 1300+ section, cash prizes for top three places ( $100 / $70 / $40); no tiebreaks - shared cash, instead, for cash awards.  U1450 class prize: $30.
• Cash prizes based on 100 total registrations, modified at the discretion of the organizer.
• Where necessary, computer tie-breaks (SCO) will be used. 
• Three substantial sportsmanship trophies to be given.
• Team awards to top 3 teams (by top 3 scores) in U600, U900, and U1300 sections.

SECTION DETAILS: 

• U600
  For beginning (K-4) unrated players and players rated < 600.   This division will be split into smaller sections based on number of registrants and rating, or grade level.  5 round Swiss, G/30, NWSRS rated only.  Notation is not required.  Clocks will be used only if both players agree or if the tournament director assigns a clock.

• U900  
  For intermediate (5-12) unrated players and players rated 600 – 899.  This division will be split into smaller sections based on number of registrants and rating, or grade level if unrated.  5 round Swiss, G/30, NWSRS rated only. Notation is not required, but strongly encouraged.  Clocks may be assigned and must be used if a director or player brings one to the table and the players both agree to use one. 
   
• U1300  
  For advanced players rated 900 - 1299.  This section may be divided based on number of registrants and rating.  5 round swiss, G/40+5, NWSRS rated only.  Notation required; clocks must be used, and players should bring them.

• Open / U1300+ 
  For the most advanced players, and all players rated 1300+ in either USCF or NWSRS rating system.  Four (4) round swiss, G/60 +5.  Notation and clocks required.  For initial placement in the section, we will use the higher established rating on Feb. 14, of NWSRS or USCF.  Dual rated (NWSRS and USCF); USCF membership required (new USCF memberships ($16-$24/yr., depending on age) and renewals are available online at www.uschess.org.).