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May 10   Southern Scholastic Open - Team & Individual Chess Tournament

5SS, G/30. St. Joseph School, 502 Front St., Conway, AR. 7 total Sects: (USCF-rated sects. for teams and ind.) K-2; K-5; K-8; K-12. Reserve Sects (non-USCF rated for ind. only): K-2; K-5; K-8. Reserve Sects are not USCF rated and do not require USCF membership. No elimination - everyone will play all 5 rounds. PRIZES: Trophies to top 3 individuals & top 3 teams in each section (more ind. trophies awarded depending on pre-entries). Every non-trophy winner receives a souvenir medal. Teams must have minimum of 4 players from the same school or home-school district registered in the same section; the top 4 scores will count for final team score. USCF-recommended computer tiebreaks will decide trophy and medal placements for all winners. TOURN. FREEBIES: Every scholastic player will receive a Free chess gift. Free chess clock to player who travels farthest to tourn. HR: $79.99 for up to 4 persons, Days Inn, 1002 E. Oak St., Conway, AR (501-450-7575) Reserve early and mention St. Joseph Chess Tourn. to assure group rate. EF: $20 by 5/7; $25 at site. On-site reg. from 8:30-9:30 a.m., 1st Rd. at 10 a.m. Other Rds will follow immediately (small lunch break after 2nd Rd. - lunch and snacks will be avail. for purchase on site). Players should bring their own chess boards, sets and clocks, as none will be provided. Chess vendor Cajun Chess will be on site. Byes: One half-pt. bye avail. for any Rd. (commit before Rd. 3). ENT: On-line registration and printable entry form at www.cajunchess.com, or mail entry form with check payable to Cajun Chess, 7230 Chadbourne Dr., New Orleans, LA 70126, or fax with credit card info to (504) 208-9620. More detailed info at www.cajunchess.com or Phone Ent.: 504-905-2971. Major credit cards accepted.


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