This event will take place in person. This IS NOT an online event.
When
Saturday, February 4th, 2023
On-site registration: 8:15-9:00 AM
Round 1: 9:30 AM - subsequent rounds start shortly after the completion of prior round.
Where
Bethune Academy
1535 N 35th St, Milwaukee, WI 53208
Byes Limit one half-point bye. Additional byes OK but are for zero points. Final round byes are zero points unless requested prior to the first round. Contact the organizers at td@ia-chess.com to arrange byes.
Bring Pencils & Clocks. Sets provided on-site.
Lunch Concessions on site.
Supervision Players in K-8th grade MUST have adult supervision at all times.
E-mail questions to td@ia-chess.com
Scholastic Tournament
4 SECTIONS
K-8 Non-Rated: 5 Rounds
K-4 Rated: 5 Rounds
K-8 Rated: 5 Rounds
K-12 Rated: 4 Rounds
Time Control
K-8 NR, K-4 Rated & K-8 Rated: G/30
K-12 Rated: G/45
All sections 5 second delay
Awards
K-8 Non-Rated
Top 3 Team Top 8 Individual Participation Awards to all.
K-4, K-8 & K-12 Rated
Top 3 Team Top 8 Individual Medals to those with a plus score (3+ in K-4, K-8 and 2.5+ in K-12)
ENTRY FEE
$25 Online Pre-registration $30 Same Day Registration
Refund Policy: If you register for the tournament and are unable to make it, please notify us at least one hour in advance of the start of round one. If this is done, then the IAC will refund your entry fee less the cost of online registration ($1) and payment processing ($0.30 + 2.9% of the entry fee.)
Friends and Family Non-Rated Event!
We are holding a small non-rated chess tournament for friends and family in the library. If you are interested in playing, please consider a donation (either cash or check) to help support the chess club at Bethune. The tournament will be capped at 30 participants. If you are interested in playing, please email us with your name at td@ia-chess.com
MASK POLICY: IAC will follow the mask policy in place at the playing site at the time of the event. We will make every effort to publicize this well in advance, but please be prepared to bring and wear masks if required.