Summer Splash Scholastic
Saturday, August 15th, 2025
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
1700 Nations Dr. Gurnee, IL 60031
$249.99 ($499.99) Resort rate includes water park access for Saturday & Sunday
If booked by Friday, June 26th, 2026 Unlimited Attractions (Unlimited Rock Wall, Ropes Course, Mini Golf, and Bowling)
Great Wolf Lodge reservation - Link
Discount Code - 2026WILS
This tournament is open to all chess players (K-12).
US Chess membership required for all rated sections.
Round Times:
- Round 1 - 10:30 am
- Round 2 - 11:40 am
- Lunch
- Round 3 - 1:00 pm
- Round 4 - 2:10 pm
- Round 5 - 3:20 pm
- Awards - 4:30 pm or as soon as Round 5 is complete.
- U1200 – Must be rated 600 to play up
- U800 - Intermediate level
- U400 – Beginner level
- Not-Rated (max rating of 300) - This section is not rated. US Chess membership not require
Awards:
Top 2 school teams across all sections. Teammates are allowed to play in different sections!!
Space is limited; it is strongly recommended to register online.
Entry Fee:
- Online by 8/7 - $45
- Online by 8/14 - $50
- Day-of or Onsite - $60 – Onsite entries after 9:30am receive ½-point bye for round 1.
- *Note: $2 surcharge for all online entries.
Special Discount: US Chess Membership
Anyone who becomes a new member of US Chess or renews their membership through Wilson Chess will receive a $2 discount.
Contact: Wilson Chess: Email – WilsonsChess@gmail.com Attn. Summer Splash
Boards and sets provided