March 20 Tournament at Endhaven Elementary!

Young Master Chess will be running an unrated tournament at Endhaven Elementary in South Charlotte on Saturday, March 20, 2010! The Endhaven Cougars have the largest chess club in CMS - about 140 members!

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The tournament is open to all children in grades K-8. No prior tournament experience is necessary. If you are experienced, the tournament will serve as a great warmup to National events. Plus, free game analysis will be available at the tournament!

The tournament will be in three sections: K-3, K-5 and K-8. In the K-3 and K-5 sections, a minimum of 10 individual trophies and 3 team trophies will be awarded. In the K-8, the top 5 individuals and top team will be awarded trophies.

For all players, check in is between 8:30-9:00 a.m. If you arrive later, your child may not be able to play the first round. K-3 players will play 4 rounds at 9:30, 11:00, 12:00 and 1:00, with an awards ceremony to follow at 2:15. K-5 and K-8 players will play 3 rounds at 9:30, 11:30 and 1:00, with an awards ceremony to follow at 2:45.

Breakfast and lunch will be for sale on site. Chess sets will be provided for competition; you may bring your own for analysis. Please bring chess clocks if desired (not required). Parents are required to stay with children or assign a chaperone.

The entry fee is $15 if pre-registered (payable on-site, cash or check). On-site registration is $25. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Endhaven Chess Club. Whether pre-registered or not, please arrive NO LATER than 9:00 a.m.

Endhaven is located at 6815 Endhaven Lane, near the the Johnston Rd. exit of I-485.