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June 19 to August 21, 2003 |
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The MetroWest Chess Club (MCC) is established as a non-profit organization for cultural development, to enable its members to engage in chess play both informally and in organized competition, to provide instruction and entertainment, and to promote the dissemination and enrichment of the game of chess.
In response to popular demand, MCC is pleased to be sponsoring its FOURTH Summer Scholastic Chess Program. The Summer Program is open to all players 14 years old or younger (as of June 19 – you’re still eligible if you turn 15 during the summer). As in the past the Summer Program will happen at the Kennedy Senior Center, 117 E. Central Street (Rt. 135), Natick, Massachusetts.
Program Format
We will be conducting three six-round tournaments; each played over three Thursday evenings.
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· Tournament 1 |
6 rounds, 2 games per night |
June 19 |
June 26 |
July 10 |
(No play on July 3) |
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· Tournament 2 |
6 rounds, 2 games per night |
July 17 |
July 24 |
July 31 |
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· Tournament 3 |
6 rounds, 2 games per night |
Aug. 7 |
Aug. 14 |
Aug. 21 |
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The time control for all sections and all rounds in all tournaments is G/30. |
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Games will begin at 7:30 pm and will end no later than 9:30 pm. |
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We are planning to have the following sections in each of the tournaments:
· Open (open to all players regardless of rating) · Players rated Under 700
· Players rated Under 900 · Players rated Under 500
Note: Depending on the number of participants and the distribution of their ratings, sections may be redefined, combined or added as appropriate and might vary from tournament to tournament.
About Ratings and Deciding Which Section to Play In
A rating is a numerical measure of a player’s strength, calculated by the United States Chess Federation (USCF) based on games the player has played against other rated players. Ratings are used to define sections where players will all be at a comparable level of ability. The competition gets tougher as the ratings get higher.
For rated players, their rating
will determine the lowest section in which they are eligible to play,
but they also may choose to play in any higher (more difficult) section
than the one where their rating puts them. Unrated players (players who have
not yet earned a USCF rating) may play in any section, but usually it is best
that they play in one of the lower sections. To
help decide which section you should play in, compute a “rating” for yourself
using the formula (grade just completed ✕
100) + 150. For example, a player who just completed second grade would
have a “rating” of 350 [(2 ✕ 100) + 150];
a player who just completed fifth grade would have a “rating” of 650.
Byes For Games Missed
It often happens that players are not able to play every round of a tournament. To account for this, players are given a bye for each game (round) missed. Byes for rounds that you are not present to play will be zero-point byes (no half-point byes). If you are present to play a round but get paired out, meaning that there is no opponent for you because there is an odd number of players in your section, you will get a full-point bye for that round.
Prizes
Prizes Awarded for Participation (Attendance)
Anyone playing in a summer program tournament on any three (3) or more dates will earn a medal.
Prizes Awarded for Game Results for All Three Events (combined score for all nine weeks)
Anyone scoring four (4) or more will win MACA membership for a year (a $6.00 value). MACA is the Massachusetts Chess Association. MACA sponsors several scholastic tournaments throughout the year, and we encourage you to participate in these. Anyone winning this prize who is already a MACA member will have his or her membership extended for one year.
Anyone scoring nine (9) or more total points in Tournaments 1, 2 and 3 will win a MetroWest Chess Club t-shirt and hat.
Anyone scoring fourteen (14) or more total points in Tournaments 1, 2 and 3 will win a $50.00 cash prize. This prize will be awarded in addition to the others prizes noted above.
Trophies Awarded for Individual Tournaments
Trophies will be awarded in each individual event. The actual number of trophies awarded will depend on the sections that run, and how many players participate.
Requirements for Participation
1. USCF Membership: You must be a member of the USCF to play in this event. You can join the USCF or renew your membership as part of entering any Summer Program tournament. USCF membership costs as little as $13 (economy option). See the Entry Form for details.
2. Entry Fee: The entry fee schedule for the Summer Program
is as follows: $12 for one tournament, $20 for any two tournaments, $25 for all
three. These entry fees apply whether you sign up for multiple tournaments at
once or for each tournament individually as it begins, so the most that you
could ever pay in entry fees for all three tournaments is $25.
3. Equipment: Players are not required to
have a chess set, board or clock, but players who have them are requested to bring them, since the Club
has a limited supply.
How to Enter
To enter a tournament by mail, complete and return the Entry Form with your entry fee and dues (if applicable). If you don’t have an Entry Form, you can download one from the MCC website www.MetroWestChess.org You may also enter in person at the Club on any game night, but please be there no later than 7:00 pm to do so.
You may also register and make your payment at our website using PayPal for your payment. It is easy to set up a PayPal account if you don’t have one already. You’ll be prompted to set up the account when you are done with the registration process..
For More Information
For more information about the Summer Program, call John Bottini at 508-877-8736 (evenings/weekends); or send an email with your question(s) to Info at MetroWestChess.org For more information about the MetroWest Chess Club, including directions to the Kennedy Senior Center, see our website at www.MetroWestChess.org