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Nebo School District will hold a January Chess Tournament on Saturday, January 23rd at Art City Elementary. This will be a 5 Round Swiss Tournament for students in grades K-6.
When: Saturday, January 23rd 2016. Check in 8:00-8:30am, instructions at 8:45am, round 1 begins at 9:00am, rounds 2-3 follow as each grade finishes. Rounds are up to 50 minutes each (i.e. approximately 25 minutes per player). All students play all five rounds. Trophies will be awarded as each grade finishes, usually by 2:00pm. Tie breaks will be decided y the computer.
Who: Open to all K-6 students residing within Nebo school district boundaries, whether attending public, charter, or home school. Is this your first tournament? Come and join the fun!
Awards: Trophies will be awarded to the top 10 players in each grade, 1-6. (Kindergartners will be combined with first graders.) Other contestants will receive a participation medal. School trophies will be awarded for the top 5 schools as well.
Registration: $8 if you register and pay by Jan.9, $15 up until Jan. 21. Registration accepted only through Thursday, Jan 21. Registration will be limited to 175 students, so register early! Register and pay online at www.utahchessk12.com/artcity. If you have trouble registering, email Bret Elzinga (elzingab [at] gmail.com) with your student's name, grade, and any requested byes. If you have trouble paying online, contact Mary Lynn Lewis (marylynn.lewis [at] nebo.edu). NO REGISTRATION/PAYMENT ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR!
Where: Art City Elementary - 121 North 900 East Springville, Utah
Supervision: Supervision of children is the responsibility of the parents. Parents and other spectators may not interact with players while they are competing.
Food: Pizza, drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.