2011 SD Scholastic Chess Championships
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Radisson Hotel
Rapid City, SD
The South Dakota Chess Association presents:
2011 South Dakota Scholastic Chess Championships
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Radisson Hotel Rapid City, 445 Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid City, SD 57701
Tournament Rounds (begin after opening announcements at 9 am MST)
Each student will play five matches (four matches for the K-12 section). No one will be eliminated. Students should keep score on provided score sheets, and provide results to Results Table immediately after matches are completed. Students should raise hand during games if they have questions or concerns for Tournament Director. Results normally are not changed after result sheet is turned in.
Rounds for the K-3, K-5, and K-8 sections will begin at 9:30am. Additional rounds are scheduled for 11:00am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm, and 4:00pm. These matches will be time controlled (G/40 - each player has 40 minutes for all their moves). Rounds for the K-12 section will begin at 9:30am. Additional rounds are scheduled for 11:30am, 1:30pm, and 3:30pm. These matches will be time controlled (G/60 - each player has 60 minutes for all their moves).
Awards
Trophies will be awarded to the top five individual finishers in each of the sections – Primary (K-3), Elementary (K-5), Middle School (K-8), and High School (K-12). Team trophies will go to the top three schools in each of these sections (team scores based on top four players. Must have at least 2 players to qualify as team in K-3, K-5, and K-8 sections). As part of the SD State Scholastic Chess Championships, the SDCA may designate the top high school finisher as the official SDCA representative for the 2011 Arnold Denker National Tournament of High School Champions. Award presentations to immediately follow completion of tournament.
Registration Information
Only SD scholastic chess players (public, private, or home-school) are eligible to participate in this tournament. Advance entries must be postmarked by March 28, 2011, or e-mailed by March 30, 2011. Make checks payable to the “South Dakota Chess Association (SDCA).” Cost $12.00, plus U.S. Chess Federation membership, if applicable (see below). Students who do not pre-register may register at the tournament from 8:00 – 9:00 am. On-site registration will cost $15.00 (plus USCF membership, if applicable). Mail registration to: Terry Likens, PO Box 411, Watertown, SD 57201, or send via e-mail to
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This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . If registering by e-mail, you can make your payment on-site during the registration time period of 8:00 – 9:00 am. Anyone may join the USCF prior to tournament registration by joining online at www.uschess.org. Please bring copy of USCF receipt or temporary card (with ID#).
Name ___________________________________ Grade _____ School ___________________________________ Date of Birth __________
Address __________________________________ Phone _______________
City ____________________________ State _____ Zip __________
U.S. Chess Federation Member (circle): YES NO If yes, member ID number _______________
USCF Rating (if applicable) __________ Expiration (if applicable) __________
Section (circle): K-3 (Primary) * K-5 (Elementary) K-8 (Middle School) K-12 (High School)
Amount enclosed:
$_____ $12.00 (pre-registration) or $15.00 (on-site registration)
AND, if you are not a USCF member, or if your yearly USCF membership has expired, choose one of the following options: *K-3 do not need USCF membership
+ $ _____ $16.00 (USCF Regular Scholastic Membership – age 12 and under) or
+ $ _____ $20.00 (USCF Regular Youth Membership – age 15 and under) or
+ $ _____ $24.00 (USCF Regular Young Adult Membership – age 24 and under)
= $ _____ TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED
Need more information? Contact Tournament Director Terry Likens at Home (605) 753-5464 (king), or Cell (605) 593-7337. For information about this tournament, or other scholastic tournaments in South Dakota, check the SDCA website at www.sdchess.org.
Radisson Hotel Rapid City
445 Mount Rushmore Road
Rapid City, SD 57701
Phone: 605-348-8300; Reservations: 800-395-7046
www.radisson.com/rapidcitysd
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The SDCA is proud to announce our partnership with the Radisson Hotel Rapid City as our venue for the 2011 SD Scholastic Chess Championships! The Radisson is offering special lodging rates for participants and their families attending this tournament. $89 per night + tax, just ask for the chess rate for the “2011 SD Scholastic Chess Championships.” Reservations should be made at least 30 days in advance (NLT 03/02/11) to ensure this special rate. This rate will apply for lodging on both 04/01/10 & 04/02/10. The rate may not apply past the 03/02/11 due date for reservations, and will be subject to room availability.
