NEBRASKA STATE INDIVIDUAL
SCHOLASTIC CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Saturday, February 25, 2006

Omaha Creighton Preparatory High School

7400 Western Avenue (located approximately 12 blocks north of 72nd and Dodge), Omaha (park west side, use west doors)
Wheelchair accessible, no smoking, no computers. Shirt and shoes required.

The top Nebraska player in each scholastic section will be the 2006 Nebraska Scholastic Individual Titled Chess Champion for that section and will be awarded a trophy. Only Nebraska players may compete in scholastic sections. For eligibility requirements, please contact NSCA Scholastic Coordinator Jim Swartz as jgswartz@frontiernet.net or (402) 563-3820.

The top Nebraska player enrolled in grades 9-12 (this spring at a Nebraska school) in the Senior High Section will be the Nebraska qualifier for the Denker Tournament. Details on how section chess champions and how the Denker Tournament qualifier will be determined in case of tie will be posted at tournament site.

Registration and check in from 8:00-8:45 a.m.

Announcements and pairings 9:00 a.m.

1st Round, all sections, 9:30 a.m.

Scholastic Championship Sections

Senior High: Open to K-12. 4 or 5 rounds, G/45, last two rounds G/60.
Middle School/Junior High: Open to K-9. 4 or 5 rounds, G/45, last two rounds G/60.
Elementary: Open to K-6. 4-6 rounds, G/30, last 3 rounds G/45.
Primary: Open to K-3. 4-6 rounds, G/30.

***The number of rounds and time controls for each of the scholastic sections will be announced and posted at the start of the tournament.

A 1st Place Trophy will be awarded in all sections. The 1st Place Trophy in each Scholastic Section will also be that section’s championship trophy. Other trophies will be based on number of entries in each section and will be posted at tournament site prior to the start of round 2.

Players are requested to bring a chess clock (those who have one) and a tournament chess set. Normally, chess sets are provided in the Primary and Elementary Sections. Chess players in the other sections are expected to provide their own.

USCF membership is required for all sections except the Primary Section. USCF membership is required in the Primary Section if the chess player has been a USCF member.

Membership rates: USCF (Affiliate): Scholastic (under 15) $17/year, Economy Scholastic (under 15, no magazine) $13/year, Youth (under 20) $23/year, Adult $47/year. Other USCF membership types are available including Family memberships. Contact the USCF or check the USCF web-site for more information.

NSCA membership is required for all sections except the Primary Section. Membership rates: NSCA: $10.00, $6.00 Junior (under age 20), $12.00 Family. As this is an NSCA co-sponsored tournament, a portion of the proceeds will go to the NSCA.

Entry fee: $8.00 and Must be postmarked by Monday, February 20th. Phone/email $11.00: Must be received by 10 p.m., Thursday, February 23, 2005. At site: $13.00. No phone or email registrations on day of tournament.

On-site registrants arriving after 8:45 a.m. and advance registrants arriving after 9:00 a.m. may be given a half-point bye for round 1. "Byes" available all rounds except final round. Tournament Director must be notified before start of prior round or, for round 1, in advance or at check-in. Chess players will receive a half-point for his/her first "bye" only.

Registration Form:

Name:

Phone/Email:

Address:

Grade:

School:

USCF ID # and Expiration Date:

NSCA Expiration Date:

Date of Birth:

Contact (Questions, Registration and Entry Fee): Michael Gooch, Omaha Chess Community, 12826 Shirley St., Omaha, NE 68144;
mdgooch@cox.net; (402) 850-3618.
Make checks payable to Michael Gooch. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER.

Announcements on day of tournament take precedence over this flier.