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Where Brilliance Meets the Chess Board
Building a community of lifelong Chess enthusiast who play chess
High School Chess
High School only Chess Tournament
High School Kick-Off
Chess Tournament
Directed by the U.S. Chess Center
Saturday, October 5, 2019
EPIC Offices
1519 New Hampshire Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036
(Exit Dupont Circle North side)
§ Registration fee: $10
§ Open to any high school student (grades 9 – 12) who lives or attends school in Washington, DC.
§ Players must pre-register at https://dcscholasticchess.org/.
§ Restricted to the first 24 who register.
§ Games begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. so we can finish before 6:00 p.m.
§ Doors open at 12:30 p.m.
§ No membership of any organization is required. This is not a rated tournament.
§ For more information call 202-857-4922, e-mail: admin@chessctr.org
§ Space generously provided by the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC)
Team Trophies
Individual Prizes
By registering for the tournament you agree to the following:
Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability
Chess Girls DC
for Use of tournament Space
By registering for the chess tournament I am aware, my child is attending chess tournament hosted by the Chess Girls DC Program (“Program”), a nonprofit organization. Images of my child may be used to promote the activities of the program on social media or Chess Girls DC/ DC Scholastic events website. In exchange for use of this Space, I agree to the following:
ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I understand that use of the Space is voluntary and that there are risks associated with use of the Space. I voluntarily assume any such risks. My child will do his/her best to be well behaved and I agree to supervise my child, children at all time. I understand this is not a drop off program.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY: I do not release or assign responsibility of my Child to Chess Girls DC, it’s volunteers, vendors, contractors or officers. I knowingly release, waive, and forever discharge Chess Girls DC, its agents, employees, vendors, contractors, volunteers, officers, and trustees from any and all claims or liability for injury or damages (including loss or damage to property) arising from or attributable to my or my child’s presence during the chess tournament, unless it is due to willful or intentional misconduct or negligence.
DAMAGES: I agree to be held responsible for any damage done to the “Space” by my child, aside from normal wear and tear, that was a result of the conduct of me and my child to be determined by the “Space” in its sole discretion.
RULES: I agree to abide by the policies, rules, and regulations of the chess tournament and with all applicable state, federal, and city laws and regulations. If any laws, regulations, rules, or policies are broken, I understand that the “Space” may, in its sole discretion and in addition to any other remedy that may be available, terminate my participation in the chess tournament under this Agreement and require me to leave immediately.
I have read and understood the above provisions and agree to be bound by them.
High School Chess Tournament Oct.5 2019
High School Only Chess tournament
Unrated, Games start at 1pm
Epic Office
1519 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036
Onsite Registration $10.00
2019 Regional Girls Chess Tournament
Register at chessgirlsdc.org
3rd Mid-Atlantic All Girls Scholastic Championships
Hilton Garden Inn
1225 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
5 Sections: Unde 18 Girls (Age as of Jan 1 2019) - Section maybe combined with Under 14, Under 14 (Age as of Jan 1 2019) - Section maybe combined with Under 18, Under 10 (Age as of Jan 1 2019), Under 8 (Age as of Jan 1 2019), Unrated Section (Under 18)
4 Rounds Swiss, G/45;d5
Unde 18 Girls (Age as of Jan 1 2019) - Section maybe combined with Under 14
Prizes: $300 $150 $100 (Top 3 Prizes Guaranteed.) Trophies for Top 5 Individual Places, Trophies for tied for 5th place; Trophy for Top Under 17/Under 16/Under 15; And Medals for 2.5 points or above; Format: 4 Round Swiss, G/45;d5 Affects both Quick and Regular rating. Round Times: Round 1 starts 9am. Subsequent rounds ASAP after that section completed. Entry Fees: , Early bird registration $45.00 until September 30, 2019; $50.00 after Sep 30 until Oct 18, 2019.; $55.00 After and Onsite. Entries To: Mailed Entries until Oct 12th ONLY: Chess Girls DC,1440 Newton Street, Washington,DC 20017 Online entries to http://www.capitalareachess.com/3rdmidatlantic-allgirls-2019.htmlOn-site Reg: Registration closes 830am at tournament site. Advance Entries will be posted here: http://www.capitalareachess.com/3rd-midatlantic-all-girls---advance-entries.html
Under 14 (Age as of Jan 1 2019) - Section maybe combined with Under 18
Prizes: Trophies for Top 5 Individual Places, Trophies for tied for 5th place; Trophy for Top Under 13/Under 12/Under 11; Medals for 2.5 points or above; Format: 4 Round Swiss, G/45;d5 Affects both Quick and Regular rating. Round Times: Round 1 starts 9am. Subsequent rounds ASAP after that section completed. Entry Fees: , Early bird registration $45.00 until September 30, 2019; $50.00 after Sep 30 until Oct 18, 2019.; $55.00 After and Onsite. Entries To: Mailed Entries until Oct 12th ONLY: Chess Girls DC,1440 Newton Street, Washington,DC 20017 Online entries to http://www.capitalareachess.com/3rdmidatlantic-allgirls-2019.htmlOn-site Reg: Registration closes 830am at tournament site. Advance Entries will be posted here: http://www.capitalareachess.com/3rd-midatlantic-all-girls---advance-entries.html
Under 10 (Age as of Jan 1 2019)
Prizes: Trophies for Top 5 Individual Places, Trophies for tied for 5th place; Trophy for Top Under 9; and Medals for 2.5 points or above; Format: 4 Round Swiss, G/45;d5 Affects both Quick and Regular rating. Round Times: Round 1 starts 9am. Subsequent rounds ASAP after that section completed. Entry Fees: , Early bird registration $45.00 until September 30, 2019; $50.00 after Sep 30 until Oct 18, 2019.; $55.00 After and Onsite. Entries To: Mailed Entries until Oct 12th ONLY: Chess Girls DC,1440 Newton Street, Washington,DC 20017 Online entries to http://www.capitalareachess.com/3rdmidatlantic-allgirls-2019.htmlOn-site Reg: Registration closes 830am at tournament site. Advance Entries will be posted here: http://www.capitalareachess.com/3rd-midatlantic-all-girls---advance-entries.html
Under 8 (Age as of Jan 1 2019)
Prizes: Trophies for Top 5 Individual Places, Trophies for tied for 5th place; Trophy for Top Under 7 in Under 8 Section; and Medals for 2.5 points or above; Format: 4 Round Swiss, G/45;d5 Affects both Quick and Regular rating. Round Times: Round 1 starts 9am. Subsequent rounds ASAP after that section completed. Entry Fees: , Early bird registration $45.00 until September 30, 2019; $50.00 after Sep 30 until Oct 18, 2019.; $55.00 After and Onsite. Entries To: Mailed Entries until Oct 12th ONLY: Chess Girls DC,1440 Newton Street, Washington,DC 20017 Online entries to http://www.capitalareachess.com/3rdmidatlantic-allgirls-2019.htmlOn-site Reg: Registration closes 830am at tournament site. Advance Entries will be posted here: http://www.capitalareachess.com/3rd-midatlantic-all-girls---advance-entries.html
Unrated Section (Under 18)
Prizes: Trophies/Medals depending on number of registered players Format: 4 Round Swiss, G/30;d5 Affects both Quick and Regular rating. Round Times: Round 1 starts 9am. Subsequent rounds ASAP after that section completed. Entry Fees: , Early bird registration $45.00 until September 30, 2019; $50.00 after Sep 30 until Oct 18, 2019.; $55.00 After and Onsite. Entries To: Mailed Entries until Oct 12th ONLY: Chess Girls DC,1440 Newton Street, Washington,DC 20017 Online entries to http://www.capitalareachess.com/3rdmidatlantic-allgirls-2019.htmlOn-site Reg: Registration closes 830am at tournament site. Advance Entries will be posted here: http://www.capitalareachess.com/3rd-midatlantic-all-girls---advance-entries.html Byes: Only one 1/2 point bye allowed (Requested/Revoked before Round 2 starts) For More Information: Robin Ramson (Organizer) / Anand Dommalapati (Chief TD) E-mail: chessgirlsdc@gmail.com / info@capitalareachess.com
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By Registering for the Chess Tournament you agree to the following.
Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability
Chess Girls DC/ DC Scholastic Events
for Use of tournament Space
By registering for the chess tournament I am aware, my child is attending chess tournament hosted by the Chess Girls DC Program (“Program”), a nonprofit organization. Images of my child may be used to promote the activities of the program on social media or Chess Girls DC/ DC Scholastic events website. In exchange for use of this Space, I agree to the following:
ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I understand that use of the Space is voluntary and that there are risks associated with use of the Space. I voluntarily assume any such risks. My child will do his/her best to be well behaved and I agree to supervise my child, children at all time. I understand this is not a drop off program.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY: I do not release or assign responsibility of my Child to Chess Girls DC, it’s volunteers, vendors, contractors or officers. I knowingly release, waive, and forever discharge Chess Girls DC, its agents, employees, vendors, contractors, volunteers, officers, and trustees from any and all claims or liability for injury or damages (including loss or damage to property) arising from or attributable to my or my child’s presence during the chess tournament, unless it is due to willful or intentional misconduct or negligence.
DAMAGES: I agree to be held responsible for any damage done to the “Space” by my child, aside from normal wear and tear, that was a result of the conduct of me and my child to be determined by the “Space” in its sole discretion.
RULES: I agree to abide by the policies, rules, and regulations of the chess tournament and with all applicable state, federal, and city laws and regulations. If any laws, regulations, rules, or policies are broken, I understand that the “Space” may, in its sole discretion and in addition to any other remedy that may be available, terminate my participation in the chess tournament under this Agreement and require me to leave immediately.
I have read and understood the above provisions and agree to be bound by them.
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Welcome to DC Scholastic Chess website.
Our mission is to give students access to rated and unrated chess tournaments in Washington,DC. Students across the metropolitan area are invited to participate. DC Scholastic Chess is a community partner with the US Chess Center, Capital Area Chess and Chess Girls DC.
DC Scholastic Chess is endorsed by the DC Chess League and the United States Chess Federation to directly sponsor and hold (or arrange for) an annual United States Chess Federation (USCF) rated State Championship, directly sponsor and hold (or arrange for) annual USCF rated Scholastic State High School, Junior High or Middle School and Elementary School Championships. Examples include but are not limited to statewide or geographically rotating Rated Beginner and Open tournaments as well as participation in National Chess Day Activities, Regional and/or National Championships. Chess Girls DC is endorsed by the DC Scholastic Chess program coordinator to arrange and promote participation and events for women and girls within Washington,DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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