The Chess'n Math Association Canada's National Scholastic Chess Association, turns 30 years old this summer. Players from Canada and the United States will take part. |
| DATE: | August 21-23, 2015 |
| WHERE: | Le Chantecler 1474 Chemin du Chantecler, Sainte-Adele, QC (45 minutes north of Montreal, free bus service from Montreal) Play chess against top youngsters from Canada, the U.S. and other countries! |
| ELIGIBILITY: | The top 50 students in each grade from grades K-12 by Chess'n Math (CMA) rating on June 1, 2015. We use the school grade you were in during the 2014-2015 school year. For a complete list check out the NEWS section of our website: www.chess-math.org. A number of players from the U.S.and other countries will also be invited making the event even more competitive. |
| SYSTEM: | 13 Sections from Kindergarten to grade 12. 5-round swiss system in each section. |
| SCHEDULE: | Friday Aug 21: Round 1 - 7 p.m. Saturday Aug. 22: Round 2 - 10 a.m.; Round 3 - 2 p.m.; Banquet 6 p.m. (Additional fee of $ 15 / pers.) Sunday Aug 23: Round 4 - 9 a.m.; Round 5 - 1 p.m.; Awards Ceremony 4:30 p.m. |
| TIME CONTROL: | 90 minutes + 5 second increment per player for the game. Clocks and sets are supplied. |
| LODGING: | Lodging is available at the Chantecler. This is a great hotel located in The Laurentians. They also have a private lake! We have special rates of $95 plus tax (two double beds - maximum 4 people to a room). You must mention the Chess Tournament. These rates are guaranteed to June 28th. After that date it will depend on availability. To reserve call 1-888-916-1616 |
| ENTRY FEE: | $45 if paid by June 28, 2015. $50 between June 29 and July 31. $60 between Aug 1 and Aug 15. Those who register after August 15, 2015 will be charged $75 |
| PRIZES: | Trophies to the top 5 in each grade. Plus 1st place in each grade receives a $100 gift certificate, 2nd place in each grade receives a gift certificate for $50 while 3rd, 4th and 5th place in each grade receives a $20 gift certificate. The certificates will be redeemable at Strategy Games and they will have a booth on site. Winners can also redeem tham at one of the Strategy Game stores in Canada: www.strategygames.ca |
| INFORMATION: | Larry Bevand (514) 845-8352 ext 24 or bevand@chess-math.org |