Doolen Spring Blitz Championship
THURSDAY, March 28, 2024 at 6 pm
Open to all ages & levels
LOCATION:
Doolen Middle School. 2400 N. Country Club Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716.
DESCRIPTION:
US Chess rated 5 double round Swiss tournament in 2 sections.
Sections: Open, U1600.
Sections may be combined based on number of entries.
Players may play up. Blitz rating used for pairing and prizes. If unrated, regular rating will be
used.
EQUIPMENT:
Players are responsible for boards/sets and bringing/setting their own clocks.
TIME CONTROL:
Time control: G/5; d0.
REGISTRATION:
US Chess membership is required for all sections. Annual membership is available on uschess.org. If you have not joined US Chess or renewed your membership by March 27, please renew onsite through SACA before the 1st round. Players that cannot show proof of paid membership before the 1st round will not be paired.
Registration is online at https://www.kingregistration.com/event/DoolenSpringBlitz
Online registration closes Thursday, March 28 at noon MST.
Onsite registration: Thursday, March 28: 5pm – 5:30pm.
Registrations after 5:30 pm may receive a ½ point bye for round 1 and be paired for round 2.
There will be a $5 processing fee for any refunds.
ENTRY FEES:
$15 if received by March 13.
$20 if received between March 14 and March 28 (noon).
$25 onsite (Thursday on-site entries may receive a 1/2-point bye for 1st round).
SCHEDULE:
First round at 6 pm. Subsequent rounds begin immediately upon completion of previous round.
Please arrive by 5:50 pm for pairings and announcements. There is no tournament check-in.
Byes: ½ point byes are available for all rounds if requested prior to start of round one.
An awards ceremony will take place after the last round is completed.
AWARDS:
Open Awards: 1st – 2nd place; Best K12.
U1600 Awards: 1st – 2nd place; Best K6.
SNACK BAR:
The Doolen Chess Club will have a snack bar open during the event. Your support is
greatly appreciated and will help to sustain the club's ongoing activities.
CONTACT:
Michelle Martinez, (520) 615-1308 (text); sazchess.org; southernarizonachess@gmail.com