Trinity Western’s School Team Championship

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This fun and exciting 4-player team event will have teams from all parts of BC and WA commence battle against other teams for 4 rounds.  There will be 3 sections, University/Open, High School, and Elementary School, with options to “play up” to the University/Open section.

Date:  Saturday, February 18, 2017
Location:  Trinity Western University, 7600 Glover Rd, Langley, BC

4 Rounds:  Round 1 – 9:30am, Lunch – 11:30am, Round 2 – 12:30pm, Round 3 – 1:30pm , Round 4 – 3:30pm, Awards – 6pm or asap

Time Control: 45 mins  + 5 sec delay

Team Entry Fee: $50 early bird before Feb 1, 2017; $60 regular fee after Feb 1, 2017

Sections: University/Open Section (Open), High School (Gr 8-12), Elementary (K-Gr 7)
* Sections may be combined if there are less than 6 teams registered in one section

Rated:  NWSRS

Prizes:  Team trophies to section* champions and medals for 2nd and 3rd place teams; and Top “Rogue” Team Prize**

* Sections will be combined if there are less than 6 teams registered in one section
**To promote inclusiveness, those players who are not able to form a school team can enter as a random 4-5 players team to play in the University/Open Section; but, will only be eligible for the Top “Rogue” Team prize.

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Contact:  bcchessworkshops@gmail.com

Rules:

  • A team consists of 4-5 players from the same school, where 4 players will play for their team during a team match.  There will be 4 rounds.
  • Elementary school teams consist of players enrolled in the same elementary school from Gr K-7.
  • High school teams consist of players enrolled in the same school from Gr 8-12.
  • University/Open Section teams consist of players enrolled in the same university as students, faculty, or staff; and where elementary and high school teams are permitted play up in the University/Open Section.
  • To promote inclusiveness, those players who are not able to form a school team can enter as a random 4-5 players team to play in the University/Open Section; but, will only be eligible for the Top “Rogue” Team prize.
  • Players’ board order will be arranged based on their individual ratings – the higher of CFC, CMA, USCF, NWSRS, FIDE, etc. The highest rated player will be on Board 1 and the lowest rated will be on Board 4.
  • In the event of a tie score, the following tie-breaks will be used:  Highest total team’s game score, highest number of games won, random – flip of coin.