2008 Missouri Grade State Championship
October 25th, 2008
Sponsored by the University of Missouri and the Kansas City Scholastic Chess Association
Where: University of Missouri at Memorial Union 518 Hitt St, Columbia, MO 65201 Directions www.google.com has great driving directions also.
Directions: For driving directions, local hotels, parking lot and food locations, please visit the university website at http://www.missouri.edu . Click on the visitors tab. Parking is free on the weekends.
Sections: 13 Sections – Each Grade Level is a Section. Players only play in against players from the same grade. A Missouri State Individual and Team Champion for each grade will be crowned! The tournament is NOT USCF or Chess Express Rated.
Registration: 8:00AM – 9:00 AM
Rounds and Time Control: K-12 Grades – The five rounds are 30 minutes per player, also known as GAME 30.
Round Times: 1st Round - 10:15/2nd Round - 11:30AM/3rd Round - 1:30 /4th
Round - 2:45/5th Round - 4:00 PM
Free Parking: University Avenue Garage is the best place for everyone to park.
The garage is located on University Avenue between Hitt Street and College Avenue. There is no charge for weekend parking.
Award Ceremony: Approximately 5:30
Entry Fee:
$15.00 per player registered online by October 1st, 2008
$20.00 per player registered online by October 19th, 2008
$25.00 (On Site.) Make checks out to Kenneth Fee.
Ratings: The tournament is NOT USCF rated. However, USCF ratings will be used for pairing purposes. Go to www.uschess.org for membership and rating information! If you do not have an USCF or Local Rating,we will assign you a rating based on your grade: 5th grade 500, 8th Grade 800 etc.
Tournament Director: Kenneth Fee
Entries: Send to Kenneth Fee 1537 Baker St. Liberty, MO 64068
Plaques and Medals: First place plaques for the Missouri State Champion in each of the thirteen grade levels will be awarded. In addition, medals will be awarded to 2nd –10th place in each of the thirteen grade levels. Every player receives a participation ribbon! First Place Team Plaques for each grade (three players per team with a two player minimum) We will use USCF Tiebreaks. Players and teams tied for first place will be considered Missouri State Co-Champions.
Out-of-State Players are welcome and play for book prizes.
Equipment: Sets will be provided! Please bring clocks. Books and equipment will be available on site for purchase.
Registration Form
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Check One
Early-Bird Registration $15 online by October 1st, 2008 ___ Early Registration - $20 online by October 19th, 2008 ___
Name (Last, First, MI) __________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________City ________________________________
State _____ Zip Code ________________________ E-Mail __________________________
Grade ______________ School ____________________________________________________
USCF ID Number __________________________________ (for rating purposes only)