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Canadian Chess Challenge 2006 Newfoundland and Labrador Eastern Newfoundland Regional The Newfoundland and Labrador School Chess Association P.O. Box 13343, Station 'A', St. John’s, Newfoundland, A1B 4B7 |
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Canadian Chess Challenge 2006 Newfoundland and Labrador Eastern Newfoundland Regional The Newfoundland and Labrador School Chess Association P.O. Box 13343, Station 'A', St. John’s, Newfoundland, A1B 4B7 |
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As a result of the weather conditions, the CCC Eastern Regional Championship due to take place on Saturday 25th February has been rescheduled. This event will now take place on Saturday, March 4th
All other details remain unchanged. (See details below). If the weather on Saturday, March 4th again forces a cancellation then the event will take place on the following day (Sunday 5th March). |
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Venue: |
St. Francis of Assisi School, Outer Cove. (See map). |
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Saturday, March 4th, 2006 |
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Registration 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM (Sharp) |
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5 rounds Swiss pairing - 30 minutes per player |
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Canteen: |
Yes (with Tim Horten’s Coffee) |
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Entry Fee: |
$10.00 per player |
Medals will be awarded to the top three players in each grade. The top three players in each grade will be guaranteed a place at the Provincial Tournament to be held at Hatcher House at Memorial University in St. John’s in March 2006. More players will qualify according to the Canadian Chess Challenge Qualifying Rules. The Nationals will be held in Moncton, in May, 2006.
One half point bye may be requested per player for any round except the last round. The request must be made in advance of pairings for the round. Late comers will receive zero point byes for the rounds missed unless a bye was requested in advance. Tie breaker games will be played on the clock with 15 minute per player. In the event that a tie break game is drawn then the result will be decided by speed chess with 5 minutes per player. Tournament director will be Mr. Bob Gregory.
Important Note to Parents:
All tournament participants must be supervised by a parent or designated guardian. Neither the Newfoundland and Labrador School Chess Association (NLSCA) nor the host school will be held responsible for the safety or behaviour of participants not actively engaged in tournament play. The responsibility of the tournament organizers will be limited to ensuring fair competition in accordance with NLSCA tournament rules.
More details about this and other Canadian Chess Challenge events are available at: http://www.chess.nl.ca/ccc/ or by telephone from Chris Dawson at (709) 747 5217.
