Tournaments coming up in 2012 & 2013! Here is a brief list of the tournaments scheduled for next year!! A new 2012 -2013 Tournament list will be uploaded at the end of May. Links for respective fliers will be provided as soon as they come available. May 26, 2012 - Big Brothers, Big Sisters Benefit, McAllen June 30, 2012 - San Benito City Championship, San Benito July 21, 2012 - San Benito Open September 22, 2012 - Brownsville Event #1, TBD September 29, 2012 - Miller Jordan Middle School, San Benito October 6, 2012 - Brownsville Event #2, TBD October 13, 2012 - Sam Houston Elementary, Harlingen October 20, 2012 - B.L. Gray Junior High, Sharyland October 20, 2012 - Brownsville Event #3, TBD October 27, 2012 - Palmer-Laakso Elementary, Los Fresnos November 3, 2012 - Brownsville Event #4, TBD November 10, 2012 - Ed Downs Elementary, San Benito November 10, 2012 - EDS 13th Annual Beginner's Tournament, Brownsville November 17, 2012 - Rancho Verde Elementary, Los Fresnos December 1, 2012 - Brownsvile Event #5, TBD December 8, 2012 - St. Mary's "2nd Annual Christmas Tournament", Brownsville December 15, 2012 - Brownsvile Event #6, TBD January 12, 2013 - Brownsville Event #7, TBD January 26, 2013 - Brownsville Event #8, TBD February 9 & 10, 2013 - Region VIII Scholastic Championships, Los Fresnos February 23, 2013 - Brownsville Event #9, TBD April 13, 2013 - Brownsville Event #10, TBD April 27, 2013 - Region VIII Annual Private School Championships, Harlingen Start making plans to attend one or more of these events now. chessnut On Wednesday 14 December 2011 - 22:25:57 | Read/Post Comment: 0 2011 Next Scheduled Tournament The next scheduled Scholastic Chess Tournament in the RGV is at The Big Brothers, Big Sisters Benefit on May 26th, 2012 in McAllen May 26 tournament. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS BENEFIT CHESS TOURNAMENT MAY 26, 2012 (The Boys & Girls Club Center on Buddy Owens) Sponsored by: The War Room Children’s Chess Club Participation will be limited to the first 300 entries. EACH PLAYER MUST HAVE THEIR OWN SET- NONE WILL BE PROVIDED WHAT: United States Chess Federation (U.S.C.F.) Rated Tournament. 5-Round Swiss in 4 Sections: K-6 U700, K-6 Open, K-12 MS/HS Open and K-12 OPEN NON-RATED Time Controls: Game/30 (Thirty minutes per side per game) for all rounds. Swiss Sys used WHERE: Glen E. & Rita K. Roney Center 4501 N.34th St. McAllen, Texas 78504 WHO: Any chess player under the age of 18 that wants to play tournament style chess can participate! COST: $15 for SCHOLASTIC RATED SECTION; USCF membership required to play in rated section. Pre-Registration must be received by May 25th.to avoid $5 Onsite Fee $10 for K-12 NON-RATED SECTION, requested byes must be submitted before the end of second rd. $5 ONSITE REGISTRATION FEE ROUNDS: Round 1 starts at 10am. Please arrive by 9:00 to check in. Following rounds: 11:30, 1:00, 2:30, 4:00 PRIZES: Trophies to top 8 in each section, medals to next 12 in each section. Awards presentation ASAP after last rd. Team Trophies to top 3 schools in each rated section. Mail checks payable to: Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas Mail registration with payment to: Gloria Silva 4220 N Bicentennial Mcallen, TX 78504 Pay on Site or mail check For questions call Jorge Trevino–cell phone (956)570-4788 or email -email- ABC Pediatrics - Round Robin Quads FRIDAY NIGHT QUADS!!! Here is a list of dates for the upcoming Friday evening Quad Tournaments for March, April, and May. These events will be held at ABC Pediatrics. Please read everything carefully: Dates: 3-30-12 4-13-12 4-20-12 5-4-12 5-18-12 5-25-12 Start Time: Quad Tournaments will start promptly at 5:30 PM Time Control: G40/d5 (Analog Clocks G/45) Entry Fees: Individual ($10) and Families (1st child $10, other siblings $5) Registration: By email only, -email- Email registration must be sent no later than noon on the day of the tournament. No onsite registration. Note: If you register you must play. Please make sure you plan accordingly. Failure to play after registering will result in not being invited to compete in future tournaments. Incentives: 1, $25 guaranteed to the top 4 USCF 1800+ rated players who compete 2. Free USCF membership reimbursement for adult players with 1800+ ratings. Must participate in at least four ABC Pediatric tournament events. 3. Free Healthy Snacks Prizes: 1. Top Player (Top Quad) = $50 2. Top Player (Quad#2) = $30 3. Top Player (all other Quads) = $20 * Note: Quads are sorted by rating strength. You cannot request to be placed on a specific Quad. Quads are determined by wallchart order. A coaches quad can be arranged if requested in advance. UTB camp. UTB Chess Academy Group Classes available for Spring 2012 Friday, February 10, 2012, 6 - 8 PM Friday, March 23, 2012, 6 - 8 PM Friday, April 13, 2012, 6 - 8 PM The cost for each session is $10 per student. (additional brothers & sisters are $5 each per session) To register please call: 956-882-5761/62 or email: russel.harwood@utb.edu Please see the FLIER for more detail!! chessnut On Friday 20 January 2012 - 10:45:11 | Read/Post Comment: 0 Wednesday Night chess. Every Wednesday night is CHESS NIGHT! From 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. at The Golden Corral 2912 Boca Chica Blvd Brownsville. FLIER! News Archive
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