Link to Official 2003 Scholastic Championship Site Mar 8-9, 2003

The information below is for 2002!

Take the link above to the PSCF info for 2003

2002 PA Scholastic Chess Championship

Bloomsburg: An American Heritage Event

2002: Record 520 Entries - thanks!!!
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Strong adult and scholastic players might want to also consider the
Philadelphia Championship in late March '03 at U of Penn.

2002 Results - now with post-tournament ratings
K-3 Open
K-6 Open
K-6 U800
K-8
K-9 U1000
K-12 U1000
K-12 U1300
K-12 Open
Quick Results
Open/Collegiate (with prizes)
List of Scholastic Trophy and Title Winners

An individual Tournament with individual prizes & additional team prizes

new/unrated players welcome - see below for information on joining US Chess Federation1) If you join USCF are you must include the extra information (address for mailing magazine, birth date) when you send your registration info to us, so please take the time to read below what you need to send 2) Unless you are playing a tournament between now and Bloomsburg, please join USCF through us by including your membership fee (see below). Otherwise if you join USCF on-line now at their site, you will have to provide us proof of membership via an e-mail receipt or something similar. Proof of membership is required as part of registration.

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Sponsored by Bloomsburg U. & the PA State Chess Federation

Where

Bloomsburg University, Kehr College Union, Bloomsburg (off I-80). About 2 hours NW of Philadelphia.
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I-80 has been re-numbered for 2002. The Bloomsburg Exit is now 236A. Bloomsburg College is in the middle of the town, just off Route 11 where it bends - Kehr is in the center of the campus.

ROUND TIMES - TIME LIMITS

8 Sections. All sections: 5-round Swiss (same as last year)

Round Times:

March 9 1-day sections (K-3 and K-6 Under 800): 10-11:45-2-3:45-5:30

March 9-10, 2-day sections: (K-6 Open, K-8, K-12 U1000, K-12 U1300, K-12 Open) 10-2-5:30 on Mar 9, 9-1 on Mar 10.
March 10 1-day section (K-9 U1000): 9-10:30-12:30-2-3:30

Time Limits:

1-day sections: Game/40 minutes

2-day sections: Game/90 minutes

All: If using time delay on digital clocks (preferred), set clock for 5 minutes less and 5 second delay.

Section Prize and Entry Fee Information (8 Sections)

To find rating for tournament entry, use official February ratings - link here
** Add $10 to base entry after 2/16/2002 and
add $20 to base entry fees after 3/2/02!
IT IS NOW PAST FEB 16 SO DON'T FORGET TO ADD $10 (before Mar 2)
Everyone is eligible for place trophies
As last year, Medallions will be awarded to most individuals tying for trophy but losing on tiebreak

High School Open (March 9-10; Open to all K-12)

Entry Fee: $28 before 2/16

Trophies: 1^st-10^th; Under 1400; Top Unr; 1^st-5^th school team. (Total = 17)

Special Prizes: 1st individual: $100 towards Denker tournament, $200 Castle Chess Camp scholarship
1st team, individual eligible for Nationals support

High School U1300 (March 9-10)

Entry Fee: $25 before 2/16

Trophies: 1^st-8^th ;Under 1100; 1^st-2^ndUnrated; 1^st-4^th school team. (Total = 15)

Special Prizes: 1st individual: $100 towards Castle Chess Camp scholarship

High School U1000 (March 9-10)

Entry Fee: $24 before 2/16

Trophies: 1^st-6^th; Under 800; 1^st-2nd Unrated; 1st School. (Total = 10)

Special Prizes: 1st individual: $50 towards Castle Chess Camp scholarship

K-8 Open (March 9-10)

Entry Fee: $27 before 2/16

Trophies: 1^st-10^th; Under 800; 1^st-2^nd Unrated; 1^st-3rd school team; 1^st-2^nd club. (Total = 18)

Special Prizes: 1st individual: $50 towards Castle Chess Camp scholarship

1st team, individual eligible for Nationals support

K-6 Open (March 9-10)

Entry Fee: $26 before 2/16

Trophies: 1^st-10^th ; Under 900; 1^st-2^nd Unrated; 1^st-4th school team; 1^st-2^nd club. (Total = 19)

Special Prizes: Special Prizes: 1st individual: $50 towards Castle Chess Camp scholarship

1st team, individual eligible for Nationals support

K-6 Under 800 (Saturday March 9 only).

Entry Fee: $24.50 before 2/16

Trophies: 1^st-6^th; 1st-2nd Under 600; 1^st-2nd Unrated; 1st -2nd school teams; Top club. (Total = 13)

K-3 Open (Saturday March 9 only)

Entry Fee: $25.50 before 2/16

Trophies: 1^st-10^th; Under 600; 1^st-2nd Unrated; Top school team, Top club. (Total = 15)

K-9 U1000 (Sunday March 10 only) ***NEW SECTION ONLY ON SUNDAY***

Entry Fee: $24.25 before 2/16. Note that this fee was accidentally left off the mailing.

Trophies: 1st-5th, Top U800, Top U600, 1st-2nd Unr, 1st K-6 school (K-5 eligible), 1st JHS (MS eligible), Top club (Total =12)

*Entries for all sections: Add $10 to base entry after 2/16/02; add $20 after 3/2/02!!!
Registration received by mail before February 16, 2002 is the least expensive!!

Registration Information:

Send to: "PA Schol. Chess Championship 2002", P.O. Box 345, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648-0345.

**Add $10 to base entry after 2/16/02; add $20 after 3/2/02!

No e-mail entries. - but print out and mail individual and group entry forms are available via this page.
Entry fee and USCF Membership Checks can be made out to "PA Scholastic Chess"

Include the following information with registration:

· name (exactly as it appears on your USCF card)

· USCF Identification number

· USCF expiration date

· section

· grade

· school/club (both if you are representing a club so we know that you are not competing against your school

· e-mail (or phone contact info), and

· appropriate section entry fee.

· Players joining USCF for the first time must also include home address and birthdate. (See below in red)

· If your USCF membership has expired, you must include USCF renewal membership fee (See below in red)

For Team Entry Form to print out and mail, click HERE
For Individual Entry form to print out and mail, click HERE

Group Entry Rule: You may register a group of 10 or more by e-mail or mail without payment so long as information is complete and full payment is received by March 8 at 9 PM (Friday at Keir). All groups registering in sizes smaller than 10 (or individuals) must have full payment accompanying registration info or they will not be paired for round 1.

In-person Registration 7-9 PM on March 8 at Kehr College Union Building; (NO REGISTRATION AT ECONOLODGE THIS YEAR!)

Note: We use school/club information for both team prizes and to avoid pairing same school/team if possible.
You do not have to be part of a team to play, but you still should specify which school you attend.

LATE REGISTRATIONS:
Saturday morning late entries will receive 1^st rd. ½ pt. bye at discretion of TD: 9:30-10:15 AM March 9 at Kehr College Union Building.
Sunday morning late registration with 1st rd. ½ pt. bye for the K-9 U1000 at 9:15-9:30 March 10 at Kehr.

* If not a member of the US Chess Federation, or membership has expired before March 2003, JOIN USCF AS PART OF YOUR REGISTRATION! Send address, date of birth, and $19 (Ages <15) or $25 (Ages <20) for USCF scholastic membership (required). Expired/Renewing members must include USCF membership fee and USCF Identification number. Note: USCF rates went up 1/1/2003 so if you renew before then, you can get the older rates.

All entrants must either supply proof of current USCF membership or purchase a membership. This is a USCF rule for rated tournaments.

$5 PA State Chess Federation (PSCF) membership is included in all entry fees for scholastic sections. You will get a copy of the PA magazine, "The Pennswoodpusher" - If you are already a member, membership will be extended for one year - you may NOT subtract $5 if you are a member.

Hotel Information

· Budget Host/Patriot Inn, Exit 241 off I-80; $45-49.50-58.50-67.50, 800-873-1180. Mention "PA Chess" to get these special rates

· EconoLodge, Exit 232 off I-80, $53 for up to 4; 570-387-0490 Mention "PA Chess" to get this rate

· From a satified customer: "If anyone is looking for a room and would like to be within walking distance of the tournament, they might want to consider Magee's Main Street Inn, 570-784-3200. If you tell them you are with the chess tournament ("PA Chess") and ask for it they will give you the discounted corporate rate, $59.35, for a standard double (the suites are already booked up.) This price includes a full breakfast in the restaurant each morning. This is where my family will be staying. Magee's worked out well for us last year, particularly for my teenage daughter who was not playing chess. She spent time in the bookstores and coffee shops and could go back to the room when she wanted to."

Further Information and Questions
No e-mail entries, e-mail for info only: Rich_barbara@hotmail.com. Further info: Dan Heisman 610-649-0750 or Rich Barbara 412-767-9228

RULES, ETC:

Team prizes based on top 4 scorers from same school or club in a section, but individuals and teams of less than four are not only allowed, but encouraged.

** If you play for a school, you must represent the school from the building you attend. For example, if your district has a K-5 Elementary School "AAA Elem" and a 6-8 MS, "BBB MS", then if you are in 6th grade and play in the K-6 section, you must represent "BBB MS" and cannot represent "AAA Elem" even if they have a team. If you have what you think is a special exception, this must be cleared with Mr. Heisman by phone (610-649-0750) before registration. No ex post facto changes allowed.***

Limit 10 players per club team per section; multiple club teams allowed in a section (so no limit on number of players from one club in a section; - Club teams are created for pairing and prize purposes, not to restrict number of entries in a section.

Changes at site: $5 per player if authorized by payer of registration. All changes must be requested before 2nd round is paired.

Grade Champion recognition on place trophies in open sections.

Out of state players welcome and can win trophies, but cannot win championship titles, grade titles, etc.

Some "Nationals" Support to first place team and individual each in K-6, K-8, and K-12 Championship sections, if the tournament does well.

No smoking; No computers; Wheelchair accessible.
Room accessibility:

1. Open: Anyone may spectate if done quietly

2. K-3 and K-6 Open (One Day): TD's and Accredited Coaches only

3. Large Ballroom (all other sections): TD's, Accredited Coaches; Parents must stay in Balcony (NEW RULE!!)- once they leave, they must remain out.

· STUDENTS FINISHING GAMES MUST STAY OUT OF LATTER TWO PLAYING ROOMS

· There likely will be a parent spectating seminar at about 2:30+ on Saturday. Parents finishing seminar will be allowed in K-3 room for 20 minutes.

USCF Variation 11H1: This rule is in effect in all sections, which means the director MAY refrain from interfering in a game, so he can allow his judgement to let the players decide the game. The TD may interfere under a variety of circumstances, such as both players flags down and the game running late, so declare it a draw.

· Like last year there are "fun" events scheduled for Sunday for 1-day players who have to stay for 2-day siblings, parents, etc.

· FM Alex Dunne will be doing analysis in skittles room free of charge.

· PA Scholastic Commitee Open Meeting - all coaches and parents invited: Lounge at 6-7 PM on Saturday, March 9.

Tournament Announcements for Other March 8-10 Bloomsburg Events:

Quick Chess:

Mar. 8. 3rd Annual PA Quick Chess Championship.

Type: 7SS, G/10, T/D3. (Game in 10 minutes or Game in 7 with 3-second time delay)
This event is Open to all, scholastic and open (adult) - quick rated.

Kehr College Union Building, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg PA.
Entry Fee: $8 if rec'd by 2/16, $15 after 2/16 or on site.

Prizes:
CASH: $$ 330 based upon 55 paid: 1st-3rd: 125-75-50, U1800 $45, U1600 $35
TROPHIES: Top in Classes: D, E, F, G, Under-600, Unrated

USCF and PSCF memberships are required; other states accepted.
Registration: 6-6:30 pm, Rd.1 at 7 pm, others as soon as possible.
Regular rating used for pairings, prizes.
Information e-mail: gv07@hotmail.com
Entries sent to: PA Chess Championship 2001, PO Box 345 Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. Note "Quick Chess"
No credit cards. NC,NS,W.

Lodging: Same as Scholastic Tournament: Click Here

Open Tournament (Open to all of all ages)
March 9-10. Bloomsburg Open/PA Collegiate Championship

A USCF Grand Prix Event! - 2002 prize fund raised to a record $1080!
Type: 5SS, G/90, T/D5. (i.e, G/85 if 5 second time delay used).

Bloomsburg University, Kehr College Union, Bloomsburg, PA.
Entry Fee: EF: $29 rec’d by 2/16, $39 after, Bloomsburg University students and staff free, PSCF $5 (not included). Other states accepted.

Prizes: Total: $$1080, top 2 Guaranteed, others based on 60 paid entries: $180-120, U2200 $115, U2000 $110, U1800 $105, U1600 $100, U1400 $95, U1200 $90, U1000 $85, Unr. $80,

Trophies: For College players only: 1st-4th, 1st-2nd team (based upon top 4 players)
...College Player may win both cash & trophy.
Registration: 8:45-9:30 AM on March 9.
Rounds. Saturday 10:30-2:30-6, Sunday: 9:30-1:30.
½ pt. bye any rd. if requested before rd.2, limit 1.
Ent: PA Chess Championship 2002, P.O. Box 345, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. Note "Open Section"

e-mail info only: gv07@hotmail.com. Info: Dan Heisman 610-649-0750. NC, NS, W.

Lodging: Same as Scholastic Tournament: Click Here

Strong Players might want to also consider the Philadelphia Championship in late March, 2003 at U of Penn.

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