TEXAS GIRLS SCHOLASTIC CHESS TOURNAMENT

Hosted by:

KingsvilleChessAcademy

Sanctioned by Texas Chess Association

Under U.S. Chess Federation Rules and rating system

What 5 round Swiss Style Tournament in 5 sections: U.S.C.F. Proof of membership required. Players

must be prepared to show proof of membership or pay for a new membership upon registration.

K-1, Primary(k to 3), Elementary (K to 5/6), Middle School (6 to 8/9), High School (9 to 12)

Where: Central Catholic Elementary—1218 Comanche—Corpus Christi, TX. 78401

When: October 25, 2008On-Site registration Sat, Oct.25th7:30 am to 9 am(requires ½ point bye first round).(g/30) 9-10:30-12:noon-(g/45) 1:30-(g/60) 3:30 followed by awards Check-in time is 8:30 am for Sat.

Entries $31 Fee-- Must be post-marked no later than October 10th of 2008, or received before or on Oct.

15, 2008 in order to be eligible for the $31 fee. Any later or on-site entry will cost $45. Entries

without payment will not be considered officially registered. For school groups contact Eddie

R. Rios Sr. (361) 455-3682 or . Please do not e-mail entries.

Requested Byes One, ½ pt bye available if requested before round 2. Byes are irrevocable. All additional byes

0 points.

Refunds and Cancellations No later than Thursday, October 23, 2008. No substitutions allowed.

Equipment – bring your own clock if you have one—notation pads and pencils will not be provided

Prizes Scholastic K thru 12 awards as follows: 1st thru 6th –Medals to next 10. Team Trophies to Top 3 Teams (a team score considers the top four scorers but can consist of two or more players).

UTD will award a scholarship to the top High School player. Details on other pending scholarships will be made available as they are acquired.

Open Rated Tournament for all individuals interested— Saturday, October 25, 2008, 4 round

swiss(g/30)—3Sections:U500, U1100, Open. Prizes—Trophies to top 5 –medals to next 5. EF$15—

$25 on site with ½ point bye. Round 1 starts at 9:30, all other rounds will follow. Check in and

late registration from 8:30 to 9 am.

October supplement will be used—no changes to ratings will be done—ratings for pairings will be

taken from USCF supplements for October

Mail checks payable to:

Eddie R. Rios

Mail registration with payment to:

Eddie R. Rios Sr.

213 E. Fairview

Kingsville, TX 78363

For questions call Eddie Rios at (361) 595-7736 after 6pm –cell phone (361)455-3682 or email

TEXAS GIRLS SCHOLASTIC CHESS TOURNAMENT ENTRY FORM

PLEASE WRITE CLEARLY SO WE CAN PROCESS ENTRY CORRECTLY.

USCF Membership Status (Please circle one): Current Need to Renew Not a Member –need to join

USCF Number:______Rating:______Expiration Date:______

Last Name:______First Name:______MI:______

Address:______

City, State, Zip:______

School: ______Grade:______Birth date:______

Section (circle one): k-1 Primary Elementary Middle School High School Collegiate

Phone Number: (______)______E-mail address: ______

Requested Bye Rounds, if any: ______(½ pt for first bye requested, 0 pt for subsequent byes)

ADA accommodations requested:______

Amount enclosed: Entry fee Total:______

Note: No entry will be processed without the funds included. Incomplete forms will have an extra $5 fee_ GirlsState

Saturday Rated Open Game 30 Entry Form

PLEASE WRITE CLEARLY SO WE CAN PROCESS ENTRY CORRECTLY.

USCF Membership Status (Please circle one): Current Need to Renew Not a Member –Need to Join

USCF Number:______Rating:______Expiration Date:______

Last Name:______First Name:______MI:______

Address:______

City, State, Zip:______

Male Female

Section (circle one): Under 500 Under 1100 Open Rated

Phone Number: (______)______E-mail address: ______

Requested Bye Rounds, if any: ______(½ pt for first bye requested, 0 pt for subsequent byes)

ADA accommodations requested:______

Amount enclosed: Entry fee USCF Entry Fee Total:______

Note: No entry will be processed without the funds included. Incomplete forms will have an extra $5 fee_Girls state open

Individual Memberships
Membership Type / One Year / Two Years / Three Years / Membership Details and Benefits
Adult 1 Yr Membership / $41 / $76 / $109 / Adult Dues Sale Extended! From April 1st, 2007, through December 31, 2007, regular adult dues are available for just $41, but only if purchased online.
Includes 12 issues per year of Chess Life, the right to earn a chess rating in the official national rating system.
Senior Membership
(Age 65 or older) / $36 / $65 / $93 / Full membership; must be age 65 or over. Includes 12 issues per year of Chess Life, the right to earn a chess rating in the official national rating system.
Young Adult Membership
(Age 24 and Under) / $25 / $44 / $62 / Includes 12 issues per year of Chess Life, the right to earn a chess rating in the official national rating system.
Young Adult members must be 24 years old or less at the beginning of each membership year, whether paying for one year or multiple years.
Youth Membership
(Age 15 and Under) / $19 / $33 / $46 / Includes 6 issues per year of Chess Life, the right to earn a chess rating in the official national rating system.
Youth members must be 15 years old or less at the beginning of each membership year, whether paying for one year or multiple years.
Scholastic Membership
(Age 12 and Under) / $17 / $30 / $42 / Includes 6 issues per year of Chess Life for Kids, the right to earn a chess rating in the official national rating system.
Scholastic members must be 12 years old or less at the beginning of each membership year, whether paying for one year or multiple years.

Hotel housing will be handled by HolidayInnAirport hotel and conference center. Limited supply of rooms. Registration will be between October 1 and Oct. 10. Hotel will provide shuttle to and from tournament site. 1-16 passenger vehicle available for this, so try to leave early to tournament site.

Please contact Rachael Lovett at 361-289-4118 for reservations. Hotel address is 5549 Leopard St.Corpus ChristiTX. 78408. Hotel rate is $89 a night.