2004 US Blind Championship
Dates:August 8 and 9, 2004
Location:Wyndham Bonaventure
250 Racquet Club Road · Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(954) 389-3300
$90 Chess Rate
2004 Blind Championship participants so far
Prize Fund: $450, $250
Class prizes: U1600, U1400, U1200 $100 each
Entry fee: $35 if postmarked by July 16, $45 thereafter on onsite. Special combined entry with the US Open 6 day schedule $135 if postmarked by July 16; $175 after July 16 or onsite.
40/2, SD/1 Four Rounds
Onsite registration: Sunday 9am – 11am
Rounds: Sunday 12 noon, 7 pm
Monday 10 am, 5 pm Awards presentation immediately after the conclusion of round 4.
USCF membership required (USBCA not required)
- Additional Things To Note!
- Easy access to Ft. Lauderdale International Airport (just 20 minutes) and Miami International Airport (45 minutes).
- Transportation from the Ft. Lauderdale airport available vis Tri-County Transportation (954) 561-8888. $16 per person each way.
- Area attractions include National Car Rental Center Sports and Concert Arena, The Everglades, and Sawgrass Mills, the country's largest outlet mall. The Oasis, within five miles of the resort, is home to a variety of upscale shops and many restaurants such as Wolfgang Puck, The Cheesecake Factory, Giradelli Soda Shop, Hard Rock Cafe' and Legal Sea Food. The sand and surf of Ft. Lauderdale beach is just 30 minutes away. The new Weston Town Center and Main Street is just blocks away and offers boutique shopping with a hometown atmosphere.
- World-Class Spa - One of the nations top-rated, providing a holistic approach to rejuvenation and wellness. Guests may choose from an array of pampering treatments or take advantage of cutting-edge fitness equipment and classes.The resort fee of $10 per day has been waived for the US OPEN! This includes entrance to the Spa facilities, use of plunge pools, sauna, steam room, cardio fitness room. This also includes transportation to the Bonaventure Golf Club, tennis facilities, in-room coffee, and daily newspapers. Please be sure to mention this to the reservations assistant upon check-in.
- Resort Tennis - Har-Tru clay tennis courts available, with six lighted for night play.
- PGA Golf on Property - Exceptional playability, impeccable maintenance, helpful professionals, and first-class service on two PGA-managed, championship golf courses.
 Avis offers discount rates for chess events! Be sure to use AWD number D006221 when you call 1-800-331-1600 or reserve on line. |
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