National Scholastic K-12/Collegiate Championship 12/8 – 12/10 2006
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
1000 W Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000
407-939-1000
Group Reservations at: 407-939-1020
$120 chess rate
Free Shuttle service from the Orlando Airport via Disney’s Magical Express
Host Hotel:
Disney Coronado Springs Resort
All events will be held at the Coronado Springs
Hotel reservations can easily be made by visiting:
http://www.register123.com/event/profile/form/index.cfm?PKformID=0x232884d61b
Once you have made reservations, go to
www.disneyconventionears.com to request the Magical Express.
As a Disney Resort hotel Guest, you're invited to take advantage of Disney's Magical Express
service providing complimentary luggage and transportation service to and from Orlando International Airport
and the Walt Disney World® Resort. Simply complete the form below prior to arrival, and we'll mail a booklet
including transportation details and special luggage tags to the address provided (luggage tags will need to
be placed on the items checked with the airline in order for Disney's Magical Express to claim the luggage
and deliver it to the resort room). Additional details can be found at:
www.disneymeetings.com and www.disneyconventionears.com to
request the Magical Express.
NOTE: The Disney Coronado is sold out on Thursday night. We have additional rooms on hold at the Marriot World Center approximately 10 minutes away. The taxi ride is $12-$15 dollars. Please request the Chess Rate of $129 (single/queen). Call: 800-564-3181 or 407-239-4200. The Disney Coronado will continue to take reservations for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
2006 K-12/Collegiate Newsletter.pdf
Tournament Information:
7ss, G/90, 14 sections
Play only in your grade or college section
December Rating Supplement will be used
˝ point bye available any round if requested in advance of round 1 (except round 7)
Team Score = total of top 3 (minimum 2) finishers from each school per grade
1st place individual and team will be National Champion for their grade
Rules & Regulations:
USCF National Scholastic Chess Tournament Regulations - Revised August 2006 updated noted in red
Blitz Rules
Bughouse Rules
Awards:
Trophies to top 10 individuals & top 5 teams in ea. Grade. (minimum)
Many other class prizes
Blitz: Trophies in K-6 and K-12 sections, individual and team
Bughouse: Trophies for Bughouse, 1-25th place
Every player receives a commemorative item!
Schedule:
Opening Ceremony Fri. 12:30pm.
Rds: Fri. 1pm-6pm, Sat. 10am-2-6pm, Sun. 9am-1pm. Awards Ceremony Sun. 4:30 (K, 1) and 6pm
Special round times for K,1 sections: Fri,1:30-5:30, Sat 10:30-2:00-5:30, Sun 9:30-1:30
Please note these dates/times are correct as well as on our flier. The hours in the TLA are NOT correct.
On-site registration 12/7 9am-9pm & 12/8 9am-12 noon.
$40/participant (postmarked by 11/10)
$60 / participant (postmarked by 11/24)
$75 later
or $80 at site
$5 extra for all registrations placed by phone
$20 change fee for roster or section changes after 11/10 or any onsite changes.
Side events:
Bughouse Thurs. 11 AM
Onsite only - Bughouse entry Thurs 8am until 10, $25 per team.
Blitz Thurs. 5pm, onsite entry until 4 pm
Entry in advance for Blitz, $15 each
Onsite Blitz Entry $20
Simul Friday 9 am with GM Susan Polgar register onsite only, $25.
Parents & Friends Tournament - Sat. Dec. 9
4 rounds G/45 10:30, 12:30, 2:30, 4:30
Onsite registration only - Rated $25, Unrated $20
Awards ceremony for the Bughouse and Blitz Saturday 8 am
Team Rooms are limited, contact Diane Reese events@uschess.org
Enter by mail: “K-12/Collegiate Champ.” c/o USCF, PO Box 3967 Crossville TN 38557-3967
Enter online: Enter online - choose want to enter a tournament, then select the National Scholastic Tournaments dropdown menu.
Please make all checks payable to USCF.
Please bring clocks.
Registration information
USCF Membership is required and must be current. You may pay USCF membership with your entry.
Youth Membership: Age 19 and under, $25/year includes Chess Life (12 issues)
Scholastic Membership: Age 14 and under, $19/year, includes Chess Life (6 issues)
Advance entries must include player's name and all fees to be accepted. Roster changes are considered new entries and will be charged according to date received. List name, address, phone, section, grade, school (even if no team), coach's name, email, birth date, USCF ID number, USCF expiration (enclose USCF dues if necessary) and rating. Players must be eligible to play in accordance with USCF Scholastic Regulations
Special Lectures for Parents, Coaches and Players: provided by Jerry Nash, USCF Scholastic Director and Mike Nietman,
Scholastic Council:
Friday, 9-10:30am - "My First Tournament! For Players, Coaches and Parents"
Friday, 11-12:30pm - "Understanding Ratings, Scorekeeping and Clocks"
FIDE Master Alan Norris will be available in the Books and Equipment concession, Friday - Sunday from 10am and
throughout each day, for free game analysis and advice. Alan is a former Scottish champion who has represented his country at the
Chess Olympiad. He has also trained Madonna's husband, film producer Guy Ritchie. The bookstore is located in the Montery Room
(not Coronado FG Room).
FM Norris is also available to schools and teams who would like expert coaching during the weekend! To book an appointment with Alan you
can email or just come along! FM Norris' presence at the K12 is sponsored by Chess4Less.com.
Be Sure To Visit These Vendors!
Chess4Less: Books and Equipment
Think Like A King School Chess Software System: Official Scholastic Software of the U.S. Chess Federation. Chess software for homes and schools.
MyChessPhotos.com: will photograph every player and offer a variety of photo options. http://www.mychessphotos.com will be presenting a $250 scholarship to the player with the greatest upset!
Roberta Lerman: from Robyn Originals will be onsite to offer her drawing talents with a commemorative artwork for your special chess player.
Dream Green: Educational toys and games for all ages.
Trophies Plus: will be onsite to assist with your trophy shipping needs. Trophies Plus is proud to sponsor the 2007 Trophies Plus All America Team. The team will be introduced during the 2006 K-12.
If you won a trophy and did not receive it in Orlando (Lake Buena Vista), please either EMAIL or
FAX Trophies Plus at: trophyman@trophiesplus.com
or Fax#: 800-709-9305 with the following information: |
We need volunteers!: If you are willing to help for a few hours, or a day, please contact Tom Nelson. Email: csca-scholastic-chess@comcast.net. Letter with details for volunteering.
For discount theme park tickets:
Also
Special offer for golf
Special offer for show tickets