Forest Charter School Presents:

Clash of the Titans!

Scholastic Chess Tournament

Forest Charter Office

224 Church Street

Nevada City, Ca 95959

Saturday, May 3^nd; 9:00 -1:00 pm

Win Awards! Have Fun Playing Chess!

Tournament Format:

· Sections based on grade level

· 4 Round Format

· Estimated Round Times: 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00

· Check-in begins at 8:15am, Parent/player meeting at 9am.

· Game in 25 minutes.

· Based of USCF Rules, Notation optional, clocks preferred but not required.

· Entry Fee: $10.00 donation requested

· Awards following last round.

Please read carefully these important policies:

• Enrollment limited to first 30 registrations
• Mail in registrations, or drop off at Church St Office
• Confirmations sent by email by April 27^th
• Overflow registrations will be destroyed
• Tournament directors ruling is final for all games
• All participants must agree to tournament code of conduct.
• Further Questions? Contact Steve Ross 559-6528 srossgm@gmail.com

Chess Tournament Registration

Mail registration and entry fee to:

Forest Charter School

Attn: Steve Ross

224 Church Street

Nevada City, CA 95959

Make checks payable to: Forest Charter School

Students Name: __________________________ Grade: _________

Address: _______________________________ City:__________ zip:__________

Home Phone: ________________________ Cell: _______________

Parent’s Email: ________________________ School: _____________________

I have read and agreed to the code of conduct for this tournament stated below.

Participant Signature: ___________________________

USCF Membership? (circle one) yes / no If yes, give current rating: __________

Parent volunteers are needed to monitor children between rounds please circle time to volunteer: 9:00 – 11:00 , 11:00 – 1:00 Note: Entry fee waived for children of volunteers!

Would you like to be notified of other Nevada County chess events?

Circle one: Yes no

Tournament Code of Conduct

1. I will show proper respect to all other players, coaches, parents, tournament officials,

and any person in authority at the site of the tournament.

2. I will shake hands at the beginning of each game and at the end of each game.

3. I will exhibit good sportsmanship during the duration of the tournament.

4. I will know the rules of chess and follow them.

5. I will know and follow special tournament rules.

6. I will maintain exemplary behavior and sportsmanship while outside the tournament

room.

7. I will maintain the highest standards of language at all times.

Special Tournament Rules

1. Touch move enforced!
2. If players are not playing with a clock the player with the most material at the end of 40 minuets wins.
3. Players will be paired using a modified Swiss system (age + skill level).
4. Tie break rules will be used to declare winners if necessary.
5. Trophies will be awarded based on number of entries.
6. USCF tournament chess sets preferred. Tournament Director may disallow non- standard chess sets.