Battle on the BB-64

April 06, 2024

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Hampton Roads Chess Association
and
Nauticus / Battleship Wisconsin

present

Battle on the BB-64
A scholastic chess tournament on the ship!

Norfolk, Virginia

April 6, 2024

 

 

Hampton Roads Chess Association and Nauticus / Battleship Wisconsin join forces to present the first-ever scholastic chess tournament to be held on board the Battleship Wisconsin (BB-64) docked at Nauticus on the Norfolk Waterfront!  Games will be played in the Crew Mess, where sailors from WWII to Operation Desert Storm dined while underway!

 

IMPORTANT -  Tournament registration is open through 8 AM on Saturday, but we are no longer accepting group ticket requests for Saturday's event.  NO ONSITE REGISTRATION!!!

  • Registered players, event staff, and pre-paid guests should check in at HRCA's registration table for wristbands.   Check-in must be completed by 10:45 am. 

  • Updated:   Free museum admission is included for all pre-registered players. 

  • Families who did not pre-order passes in time may purchase admission tickets at regular rates or applicable promotions at the door on Saturday.    Please check Nauticus website for pricing info.  


     

After registering your player for the tournament, please complete this Google Form to indicate how many additional Nauticus/battleship tickets you require.  See details in entry section below. 

 

Schedule and Venue Information:

The event will be held on April 6, 2024.  

Doors open at 10 AM.  Please arrive early enough to find parking (adjacent garages are approximately $13 a day; the MacArthur Center garage within walking distance is $1 a day on weekends!).  Admission to Nauticus and Battleship Wisconsin is included for registered players.  Accompanying parents / siblings / guests will pay a group rate admission fee (see link below) and receive a wristband to enter the venue.  After 4/4 at 4pm, regular admission may be purchased at the Nauticus front desk. 

Handicapped accessibility note:  Please be aware that access to the ship's galley requires the physical ability to climb up and down one short but steep ladder.  Players unable to make that climb can contact us in advance to make arrangements for an alternative assigned board in an accessible area of the ship or the Nauticus.    

We will play a 4-round Swiss tournament at a time control of G/25; d3.  This is not an elimination event.  The Swiss system is akin to a bracket system, and you will play all rounds, with potential byes for uneven numbers.  The time control means that each player has 25 minutes to complete all their moves, with a 3-second grace period before the clock starts counting down.  Most clocks will be provided, but please bring your own chess clock if you own one.  Boards and sets are provided.  Notation is NOT required for ANY section due to the Quick time control.  For those desiring to take notation, score sheets and pencils will be provided.

To allow our players and their guests to explore the Battleship and Nauticus throughout the day, each round will start at a set time, so you know when to return to the galley.  While games are in progress, parents will have designated waiting areas - in the periphery of the galley for parents of younger players, or in the Nauticus auditorium for players old enough to transit alone between those areas.  

  • Round 1 starts at 11 am sharp.
  • Round 2 starts at 12:15 PM
  • Round 3 starts at 1:30 PM
  • Round 4 starts at 2:45 PM

  • The awards ceremony will be held beginning at approximately 3:45 PM, with an aim to have all participants offboard the ship by 4:30 PM.  Every player will be recognized at the award ceremony (see below for awards structure).  Weather depending, we will do awards on the fantail of the ship.

Tournament Orientation:

***CHANGE:  There will NOT be a live Zoom orientation on March 29th.  There will be no New Player Orientation the day of the event. 

Use this link and passcode for a recording of a complete orientation to tournament procedures and rules.

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/k1QA3hzoj0hYP7z5uwD7DYE2Mn-atQYhQO6YHRxyvfL_FDVO5HqW1C_6MDyyTNmv.NxHuuWAIwUzGT4sB

Passcode: h.8mre41

A copy of the slides will be sent to all registered players.  

There will be a live Q&A session at 6 PM on Friday, April 5th.  It is not designed to go over the orientation, just to answer questions AFTER you've reviewed it.  The Zoom link will be emailed to registered players. 

Player Sections: 
Players will compete in a section with their peers by age or ability as follows:

Junior Rookie:  For players in grades Pre-K through 3rd grade with little to no tournament experience.  US Chess membership is not required.  No rated players allowed unless approved in advance by the tournament organizer for special circumstances.

Intermediate Rookie:  For players in grades 4th and 5th with little to no tournament experience.  US Chess membership is not required.  No rated players allowed unless approved in advance by the tournament organizer for special circumstances.

Senior Rookie:  For players in Middle School and High School (grades 6th-12th) with little to no tournament experience.  US Chess membership is not required.  No rated players allowed unless approved in advance by the tournament organizer for special circumstances.

Novice (U600):  For players in grades Pre-K through 12th who are US Chess members rated under 600 or unrated Regular Over-the-Board.  Note that this event is Quick rated only, but for most players, the Regular rating is a more accurate measure of playing strength and will be used for section and prize eligibility.  The April 2024 supplement will be used.

Open:  For players in grades Pre-K through 12th who are US Chess members of any rating or unrated Regular Over-the-Board.  While designed for players rated 600 and up, lower rated players may play up in this section.  Note that this event is Quick rated only, but for most players, the Regular rating is a more accurate measure of playing strength and will be used for section and prize eligibility.  The April 2024 supplement will be used.

Awards:  Trophies will be awarded for the Top 5 individual players in each section and the Top 3 school teams (consisting of 2 or more players from the same school in the same section) -- Junior and Intermediate school team trophies will be combined.  Additionally, class trophies will be awarded for the Top PK-1st grade player in Junior Rookie, Top U300 and Top Unrated in Novice, and Top U800 in Open.  All other players with at least 2 points will receive a medal, and all additional players will receive a ribbon.

 

Entry Fee: 

  • The entry fee for this event is $35 through 11:59 PM on April 1st, 2024. 
  • Beginning April 2nd and on site (not guaranteed), the late entry fee is $40. 
  • UPDATE:  NO ONSITE REGISTRATIONS 
  • Registration will be cut off early if we reach the capacity of the venue. 
  • Local players requiring financial assistance to participate should contact us to inquire about scholarship / coupon codes.  
  • Should you need to withdraw from the tournament prior to the start of Round 1, the player's entry fee is refundable less a $5 processing fee. 

Discounted Group Nauticus/Battleship Tickets:

Please see note above  - group rate ticket sales are closed. 

  • Admission to Nauticus and the Battleship is included in the entry fee for players only. 
  • For accompanying parents / siblings / guests, the group admission rate is $15.40 for ages 13 and up, and $13.20 for ages 3-12 (ages 0-2 free but must be listed on reservation). 
  • IMPORTANT -  After registering your player for the tournament, please complete this Google Form to indicate how many tickets you require.  HRCA will invoice you and purchase your tickets, and you will receive a wristband for entry.  These tickets are non-refundable.  
  • Invoices for group tickets must be paid by 4pm on April 4th, no exceptions. Regular admission fees may be paid at the door the day of event.  Please visit the Nauticus website for any other eligible discounts and ticket reservations if not purchasing group tickets through HRCA.   

OPTIONAL OVERNIGHT ON THE SHIP!!!  

This extra event is cancelled, as we did not get enough sign-ups in time to lock it in.

 

Other Notes: 

We recommend you eat before arrival.  You can bring bagged lunches and snacks, but they MUST be eaten outside the Nauticus on the porch area.  There is a cafe in Nauticus, as well as food options within walking distance.  This is a quick tournament, so you will likely not have time to wander far for food between rounds.  Please do NOT bring camp chairs -- there will be ample seating in the auditorium.  Rather than bringing the usual items to keep yourself occupied between rounds, you are encouraged to explore Nauticus and the Battleship!  

 

Please be advised that photos and/or videos may be taken at HRCA events for use in HRCA's and Nauticus' marketing, grant reporting, educational, news, or other promotional materials, whether in print, electronic, or other forms of media, including on our website and social channels. HRCA and Nauticus will not identify images using the full names of those photographed without express written permission.  By attending an HRCA event, you consent to have your image recorded for distribution and agree to release, defend, hold harmless, and indemnify HRCA and Nauticus from any and all claims, including compensation, involving using your picture or likeness.  If you wish to opt-out, you can make your wishes known to the photographer, and/or the event organizers, and/or contact HRCA at hrca@hrchessclub.org.   

 

 For more information or questions about this event, contact Tina at cschweiss2@hrchessclub.org or 757-472-5909