2010 Burt Lerner National Elementary (K-6) Championship

7 – 9 May, 2010 ยท Atlanta, GA

(6 May – Bughouse & Blitz)

Location
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
265 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30303		 $125 Chess Rate
Until 14 April 2010
Then regular rates apply!!
Reservations: 1.800.233.1234
Local Number: 1.404.577.1234

7SS, G/120, (K-1 G/90). A Junior Grand Prix (JGP) event.

9 sections:

  • K-6 Championship
    • K-6 Under 1000
    • K-6 Unrated
  • K-5 Championship
    • K-5 Under 900
  • K-3 Championship
    • K-3 Under 800
    • K-3 Unrated
  • K-1 Championship

EF: $$50 if p/m by 11 April, $70 if by 25 April, $85 after 25 April or $90 at site.

  • Players registering late (after 10 AM Friday) will not be paired for round 1, will receive a 1/2 bye, and will begin play with round 2.
  • $5.00 extra for all phone registrations.
  • $20 change fee for roster or section changes after 25 April or on site.

    Teams: A team must have at least two players, although no maximum number of players. The top four scores in any section will count for the team score.

    Main Event rounds:
    Friday 1 pm, 7pm;
    Saturday 9 am, 2 pm, 7 pm;
    Sunday 9 am, 2 pm.    		 Schedule for K-1 section:
    Friday 1:30 pm, 6:30 pm;
    Saturday 9:30 am, 1:30 pm (not 2 pm), 6:30 pm;
    Sunday 9:30 am, 1:30 pm (not 2 pm).

    Opening Ceremony: 12:30 pm Friday.

    Awards: 7 pm (approximate) Sunday.
    K1 Section – 5:30 PM [approximately]

    Prizes:
    A minimum of 1 individual trophy per 10 players and 1 team trophy per 15 players (average attendance in the past two years, not incl. SN IV) plus plaques for 4 players and coach of top five teams in each section.
    Class trophies to the top three in the following classes:
    K-6 Championship: 1300-1399; 1200-1299; 1100-1199; 1000-1099; 900-999; 800-899.
    K-5 Championship: 1300-1399; 1200-1299; 1100-1199; 1000-1099; 900-999; 800-899.
    K-3 Championship: 1100-1199; 1000-1099; 900-999; 800-899; 700-799; 600-699.

    K-1 Championship: All players in this section receive a trophy.

    All participants will receive a commemorative medal at the completion of the final round.

    First place individual and team in the K-6 Championship section, including ties, will be the National Elementary Champion.

    Special Events:

    Play Meetings
    National Elementary Bughouse Championship: Thursday 11 am. Bughouse entries on site only. $25 per team. Registration ends at 10 AM Thursday.

    National Elementary Blitz Championship: Thursday 5 pm. Two Sections: K-6 and K-3. Blitz EF: $15 per player/$20 on site or if after 25 April.

    Parents and Friends Tournament: 4SS, Saturday 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm, on site registration only. Rated and unrated sections. Trophies for parent and child combined results.

    		 Coaches and Parents meeting: 11 am Friday.

    Scholastic meeting: 3 pm Saturday.

    Coaches Forum: 7:00 pm Saturday.

    Tournament Feedback meeting: 9:30 am Sunday.

    Notes:

    • Please bring clocks. Sets and score sheets provided.
    • USCF membership through May 2010 is required.
    • Any roster changes made after 25 April 2010 or on site will incur a $20 change fee.
    • Unrated players may play in the Championship Sections or Unrated Sections only!!!
    • 1/2 pt bye any round except seven if requested in advance of Round One (limit one).
    • April 2010 rating supplement will be used in compliance with the guidelines for National Scholastic Events.

    Team rooms available:Contact Cheryle Bruce 931-787-1234 ext. 147 or cbruce@uschess.org.