Location: Puna Covenant Church, 16-657 Old Volcano Road, Keeau, HI. 96749. Back of Main Hall (see map).
Date: February 24, 2024
Time: 9:00am until approx 6pm (young players finish earlier). On-site registration 9:00 to 9:15 AM. Players meeting at 9:45 AM.
Time Control: 45 minutes per game with a 5-second delay.
Rounds: Each player will play 4 games unless they request a bye (half a point) before the round is paired.
Entry fee: $40 for the Open Section, and Reserve Sections, $20 for the Beginner sections. Additional family members get a $10 discount (use the coupon code OHANA), and so do seniors age 60+ (use the coupon code KAPUNA). Anyone who registers more than 2 weeks early automatically gets a $5 "early bird" discount. Scholarships are available for motivated students. Please ask in advance.
Sections:
Open Section
USCF-rated adults and students who wish to play strong opponents should play in the "Open" division. USCF membership is required to play in this section, and players are required to write moves. Trophy for winner and cash prizes based on the number of entries.
Reserve Section (Intermediate)
The scholastic division is for experienced young players and adults rated under 1200. This section requires USCF membership and players are expected to write moves. Prizes are grade-level medals.
Beginner Section
For beginning chess players of all ages. USCF membership is not required in this section and players are not required to write moves. Trophy for winner.
Blitz Tournament: After the main tournament there will be a 5-minute Blitz tournament (with 3-second delay) that is free to all participants in the main tournaments. For anyone who wants to play only the Blitz, the entry fee is half the amount of the main tournament (including discounts). Register on site for Blitz by 5pm. Prizes are medals
Contact: Joe Hernandez, 808 769-3664, bluesaintj3 (at) yahoo.com