Notes

Although this Congress is organisedby Wiltshire Junior Chess it is open to any player under18on
(and allgrades*ages are ‘as at’) 31st Aug 2016.

  • Players living in, at school in, born in, or with a County of First Allegiance of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, or Wiltshire, are eligible to win the West of England Championship titles.
  • Players living in, at school in, born in, or with a County of First Allegiance of Wiltshire, are eligible to win the Wiltshire Championship titles.

The decision of the Chief Controller is final in all chess matters. The decision of the Organisers is final in all other matters, including the right to refuse entry or amalgamate or change the format of any section with a low entry.

Parents/Guardians are responsible for their children
at all times, and in all places, during the Congress.
All donations are gratefully received and will
be used to promote junior chess in Wiltshire

Refreshments

Refreshments available throughout the congress
(sandwiches, cakes, confectionery & hot/cold drinks).

Tournament Shops

Tim Onions’ Chess Supplies will be running
a bookstall on both days (onionschess.co.uk)

Cross Tables,ECF & Grading

Cross-tables for graded sections will be published at “Chess Devon” & “Wiltshire Junior Chess” web sites.
All sections (except ‘Beginners’) are ECF game feeregistered & will be submitted for grading.Join the ECF at englishchess.org.uk or call 01424 775222.

Use of Information

Information supplied on the entry form may be held on a computer for the purpose of national grading, plus selected games photographs of the prizegivingmay be used to publicisethis/future events.

It is a condition of entry that players agree to the above to their grading information being published on Wiltshire, WECUECF Websites.

Entries to:

Bev Schofield, Tournament Secretary,
69,The Mall, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4JA
Telephone: 01793 487575

Entries or Section Changespostmarked after 11 Feb2017are subject to a £1 late entry fee, those on the day subject to a £2 late fee. Please make cheques payable to: Wiltshire Junior Chess Congress.

Timings

The Opening Ceremony will start at 9:45 am on Saturday. All sections will start at 10:00am on Saturday and 9:30am on Sunday. Prize giving
will be at approximately 5:30pm each day.

Venue

St.Joseph’s College (Ocotal Way, Swindon, SN33LR) has disabled access &is reached by car from the M4J15, A419North, immediately taking the 1st slip road, then left viadual carriageway (all the way).
Please note, that due to increased venue costs we have had to reduce the number of parents’ rooms and restrict the congress to the ground floor only.

ECF Data Controller: John Philpott
WWofE Entry Form.161107

The Thirty First

WILTSHIRE JUNIOROPEN CHESSCHAMPIONSHIPS

Incorporating the

WEST OF ENGLAND
CHAMPIONSHIPS

18th19thFebruary 2017

St. Joseph’s Catholic College,
Ocotal Way, Swindon, Wilts. SN3 3LR

Prize & Trophy Fund is in excess of £2,000

Major is a W.E.C.U. nominated open 2017 British Championships qualifying event

This congress is part of the (ECF) English Youth Grand Prix supported by the John Robinson Youth Chess Trust

The Major, U14 U12 Championships are part ofthe Ian Cowen Memorial Grand Prix

The Under 12 Championship is an
EPSCA U11 England Trial qualifying event

ENTRY FORM

Entries or Section Changes postmarked after Sat 11Feb ‘17incur a £1 penalty,on the daya £2 penalty.

Name:

Address:

Tel. no.:

eMail:

Date of Birth:

Male/Female:

Chess Club:

School:

ECF Grade (if any):

ECF S/G/P Membership No. (if any):

Eligible for:Wiltshire Championship
West of England Championship

Tick reason: Living School Born 1stAllegiance.

Tick the section you wish to enter:

ECF Silver/Gold/PlatinumMembers may pay the lower fee if they fill in their Membership No. above !

Major (U18, U16)£22.00 (£19.00)

Under 14£22.00 (£19.00)

Minor (U18, U16, U14)£20.00 (£16.50)

Under 12 Championship£20.00 (£16.50)

Under 12 Challengers£18.00 (£14.50)

Under 10£18.00 (£14.50)

Under 9£18.00 (£14.50)

Under 8 (Sunday only)£12.00 (£10.00)

Saturday Intermediate£12.00 (£10.00)

Sunday Intermediate£12.00 (£10.00)

Beginners (Saturday only)£10.00 (£10.00)

Donation (to promote Wilts. Jun Chess)….

WILTSHIRE JUNIOR OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Incorporating the

WEST OF ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS

18th19thFebruary 2017

Major (Sat/Sun)

A place in the 2017 British Championship for the highest placed eligible competitor not already qualified.

For U16s & U15s only,part of the(ECF) English Youth Grand Prix the Ian Cowen Memorial Prix

Eligibility: Any under 18.

Incorporating: West of England: U18 & Girls U18, U16 & Girls U16and Wiltshire: U18, U16 & Girls U18.

Prize Fund : £355plus Championship trophies.
1st: £160, 2nd: £80, 3rd: £40 are guaranteed.

Five round Swiss. 30 moves in 75 mins, clocks set back 15 mins, all further moves in time remaining.
Play may continue until 7:45 pm on Saturday.

U14 (Sat/Sun)

English Youth Grand Prix& Ian Cowen Memorial Prix

Incorporating: West of England: U14 & Girls U14
and Wiltshire: U14 Championships.

Prize Fund : £320 plus Championship trophies.
1st: £140, 2nd: £70, 3rd : £35 are guaranteed.

Five round Swiss. 30 moves in 75 mins, clocks set back 15 mins, all further moves in time remaining.
Play may continue until 7:45 pm on Saturday.

Minor (Sat/Sun)

Eligibility:AnyU18 with an ECFgrade* of under 140.

Incorporating: Wiltshire Minor Junior Championship.

PrizeFund : £125 plus Championship trophy(s).
1st: £70, 2nd: £35 are guaranteed.

Six round Swiss. 65 minutes each, play to finish.

U12 Championship (Sat/Sun)

ECF English Youth Grand Prix & Ian Cowen Memorial Prixandan EPSCA U11 England Trial qualifying event.

Incorporating: West of England U12 & Girls U12
Wiltshire U12 & U11 & Girls U12 Championships.

PrizeFund : £270 plus Championship trophies.

1st: £120, 2nd: £60, 3rd: £30 are guaranteed.

Six round Swiss, 65 minutes each, play to finish.

Under 12 Challengers (Sat/Sun)

Eligibility:U12 & ECF grade* of U100 or ungraded.

PrizeFund : £120 plus trophies.
1st: £60, 2nd : £30 are guaranteed.

Six round Swiss, 65 minutes each, play to finish.

Under 10 (Sat/Sun)

Part of the (ECF) English Youth Grand Prix

Incorporating: West of England U10 & Girls U10
and Wiltshire Under 10 Championships.

Prize Fund: £120 plus Championship trophies.
1st: £60, 2nd : £30are guaranteed.

Six round Swiss, 65 minutes each, play to finish.

Under 9 (Sat/Sun)

Part of the (ECF) English Youth Grand Prix

Incorporating:West of England Under 9
and Wiltshire Under 9 Championships.

PrizeFund: £60 plus Championship trophies.
1st: £40, 2nd : £20 is guaranteed.

Six round Swiss, 65 minutes each, play to finish.

Under 8 (Sun only)

Part of the (ECF) English Youth Grand Prix

Incorporating: West of England U8 & Girls U8
and Wiltshire Under 8 & Under 7 Championships.

Prize Fund:£30 plus Championship trophies.
1st: £20, 2nd : £10 are guaranteed.

Six round Swiss, 30 mins each, play to finish.

Sat & Sun One-DayIntermediates

Eligibility:Under 120 Rapidplay Grade* or ungraded.

Prize Fund:£65 plus trophies for each event.

1st: £30, 2nd : £15 are guaranteed for each event.

Six round Swiss, 30 mins each, play to finish.

Beginners (Sat only)

Eligibility: Must beungraded* and must have played
inno more than two open junior chess tournaments.

Prizes: Trophies and medals.
Min. 6 round Swiss, 30 mins each, play to finish.

A trophy will be awarded for the adjudged best overall performance by a girl in the Congress.

The next Congress in the WECU circuit will be the

The 42ndEast Devon Congress on 10-12 Mar 2017 at

The ExeterCorn Exchange,EX1 1BW.Please contact
Dr Tim Paulden via email: