All Grade Championship on November 16th

 

Early Entry of $25 ends November 9

The Illinois All Grade state championship is coming up on November 16th.  This is one of the two most important events for Illinois’ scholastic players in grades K-12.  

Event Details: Bone Student Center, Illinois State University, 100 N. University St., Normal, IL 61761

Schedule: Arrive by 8:30 Rd 1 begins at 9:00 am.  Subsequent rounds begin a minimum of 15 minutes from the last game completed in each section’s previous round.

 

Sections: 10 sections by grade, K-8, and 1 combined high school section, 2 if numbers warrant:

K-3: 5 rounds, Swiss system, G/30 

4-5: 5 rounds, Swiss system, G/45

6-12: 4 rounds, Swiss system, G/60

Players must come from the state of Illinois. Top three players count toward team score. No Club Teams. No byes last round. Byes for any single round must be requested before the end of the first round. Only one bye allowed for tournament. All other rules/regulations shall be in accordance to ICA By-laws and the USCF Rulebook.

Awards:

Each grade K-1 and 6-8 10 individual trophies and 3 team trophies.

Each grade 2-5 15 individual trophies and 5 team trophies.

Each grade 9-12 3 individual trophies and 3 team trophies.

Entry Fee and Registration: Online registration at www.bnasc.org or directly at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/8746313459/es2/?rank=1&sid=4a7b7551346311e39e5e123139057c14.  Entry fee $25 if received by Nov. 9, $40 if received after Nov. 9. No registration on site.

Contact info: marknibb@comcast.net cell: 309-532-7815