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Note:

Online registration for this event will not be available after April 5, 2014 at 12:00 PM EDT

When: Sunday, April 6, 2014
Where:
Avenues: The World School
259 10th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
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Sponsor: National Scholastic Chess Foundation
Event Type: Scholastic (K-12)
Entry Fees:

Rated Section(s):

Section Fees & Conditions
Championship (1300+) $40 USD initial ; $45 USD effective 04/03/2014 ; $55 USD effective 04/06/2014
School grades 12 and under.  Rated 1300 and over.
Classic (under 1300) $40 USD initial ; $45 USD effective 04/03/2014 ; $55 USD effective 04/06/2014
School grades 12 and under.  Rated 900-1299.
Reserve (under 900, unrated players welcome) $40 USD initial ; $45 USD effective 04/03/2014 ; $55 USD effective 04/06/2014
School grades 12 and under.  Rated 899 and under.
Booster (under 500, unrated players welcome) $40 USD initial ; $45 USD effective 04/03/2014 ; $55 USD effective 04/06/2014
School grades 3 and under.  Rated 499 and under.
Primary (unrated players welcome) $40 USD initial ; $45 USD effective 04/03/2014 ; $55 USD effective 04/06/2014
School grades 3 and under.
K-1 (unrated players welcome) $40 USD initial ; $45 USD effective 04/03/2014 ; $55 USD effective 04/06/2014
School grades 1 and under.

Non-Rated Section(s):

Section Fees & Conditions
Novice 3 (unrated players, or rated <500) $40 USD initial ; $45 USD effective 04/03/2014 ; $55 USD effective 04/06/2014
School grades 7 through 12.  Rated 499 and under.
Novice 2 (unrated players, or rated <400) $40 USD initial ; $45 USD effective 04/03/2014 ; $55 USD effective 04/06/2014
School grades 2 through 6.  Rated 399 and under.
Novice 1 (unrated players, or rated <400) $40 USD initial ; $45 USD effective 04/03/2014 ; $55 USD effective 04/06/2014
School grades 1 and under.  Rated 399 and under.
No-Score (unrated players, may not know all the chess rules yet) $40 USD initial ; $45 USD effective 04/03/2014 ; $55 USD effective 04/06/2014
School grades K and under.
Schedule: Championship (1300+) section: On-site registration from 8:45-9:15am. Approximate times for rounds: 9:30am, noon, and 2:15pm. Expected ending time: 4:15pm. All participants play 3 rounds.
Other Rated sections: On-site registration from 8:45-9:15am. Approximate times for rounds: 9:30am, 11am, 1:00pm, and 2:30pm. Expected ending time: 4:00pm. All participants play 4 rounds.
Not Rated sections: On-site registration from 9:15-9:45ppm. Rounds: 10am, then as rounds complete. Expected ending time: 2:30pm. All participants play 4 rounds. Awards ceremonies start as soon as possible after each section completes.
Time Control: G/75 d/5 for Championship (1300+) section.
G/60 d/5 for Classic (<1300) section.
G/40 d/5 for all other rated sections.
Byes: Half (1/2) point bye requests (1 maximum) are available for all rounds.
Byes must be requested prior to the start of round 1.
Contact:
NSCF
info@nscfchess.org
P: +19146835530
Notes/Terms:

Please note the starting time for your section. Please arrive early and check the wallboards to confirm registration. 

ON-SITE REGISTRATION FEE: $55. On-site registrants: Plan to be on line 30 minutes before your section starts. If you arrive late we will still try to pair you, but you may have to take a 1/2 point bye for the 1st round. 

Sibling discount: A $10 discount is available for siblings of a player who has already registered at the regular fee. Use the code sibling.

Prizes: Trophies to top 5-10 individual scorers (depends on number in section) & trophies or plaques for Top 2 teams in each section. (Minimum 2 players for a team; top 4 scores counted per team). Medals awarded to players (non-trophy winners only) who place in the classes listed on the flyer.  Ribbons to participants not receiving trophies or medals.  Small trophies to all No Score participants.  

For tournament postponement and delay notices, check nscfchess.org and https://twitter.com/NSCFChess.

Refunds/Cancellation Policy: If you can not play in an event you have registered for, you may withdraw and claim a credit for a future event. Credits will not be carried over to the next school year; refunds will be available at a $10 fee if requested by the day of the last scheduled tournament of the season. For further information, see the tournament FAQ at www.nscfchess.org.