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Lesson learned the hard way -- humans
are way better than computer programs when it comes to running chess
tournaments. Not great coming from a technology
teacher.......
Even with the slow start, we ended up giving
out
trophies and prizes at 3:35 -- 5 minutes later than planned. Both team
and individual results will be posted
shortly.
Thanks go out to all those
coaches who helped in the playing area. This truly was a community
effort. With well over 200 participants, it was our
largest event yet. We could have easily had 250 or more, if the date
was not
set so late in the year. Aside from the problem we had with Canada Post
losing our shipment of chess sets, the heat, and the computer software
not working properly, the day went relatively well. One thing that
really put a damper on things was the trophies going missing. We ask
all of you to please be on
the look out for two trophies that went missing from the prize table.
They were first and third place team trophies for the K-5 category. We
dearly hope it was taken by mistake. Teams that won the two
trophies....... we will wait one week and if the trophies do not show
up, we will order replacements and bring it by to your school. Sorry
for the inconvenience. We will have armed guards at next year's chess
tournament.
Again, thanks for your continued support --
chess rocks!!
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With a week left to go, the registrations keep pouring in via snail
mail. The deadline has now come and gone. We are not taking any more
registrations. If you are a school team, we will give you until
Wednesday afternoon (4 pm precisely) to register your team, but NO MORE
individuals!!! It looks like we will be close to the guestimate of 200
plus players.
Coaches! I require your assistance again this year supervising the
players' area. Also, please bring any chess sets that are standard
tournament size and any chess clocks you may have. Thanks in
advance........
We will have at least 12 chess sets to give away along with two,
maybe three chess clocks and quite a few other nice prizes.
We have decided to increase the amount of trophies given out at this
year's tournament. Each individual category will have 1st through 5th
place trophies. That's 10 more trophies to be won. School team trophies
will stay as is -- 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies.
The tournament this year, will be held on the 28th of May.
The tournament itself will start at 9:30 am with check-in /
registration starting at 8:30. If your school's chess team is
planning on entering the tournament, you will need to pre-register
by the 21st of May at the latest! Individual players MUSTalso
pre-register this year - by the 21st. NO WALK INs. If all
goes as planned, the tournament will be over by 4:00 pm. Last year, we
had way too many people registering on that day. We hate to turn people
away, but this year, we will!!
Our staff room will be open for parents and coaches. We will have a computer with Internet access available, as well as, complimentary coffee and tea. Televisions (3) with VCR and DVD will be available for students to use in the waiting area (multi-purpose room). Students may bring their own game systems (Nintendo, PlayStation, etc.) if they wish.
Registration Fees:
$10.00 for each individual
$50.00 per school team -- up to seven players (schools can have more than one team)
All monies collected from the fees go toward the trophies, plaques, and door prizes.
This tournament is NOT a CFC (Chess Federation
of Canada) sponsored or sanctioned event. Player ratings will
not be affected. No stress, with stress on FUN!!
In order to qualify as a school team, at least five players must be present. A school may bring up to seven players (spares).
Trophies and prizes will be awarded to the top three schools in each of the following categories:
The categories are such because of Abbotsford's middle school setup. Please note that players from school teams are also eligible for individual awards.
For the K to 5 and 6 to 8 categories, players will be randomly matched up at first. Once the organizers determine the strength of all the players, match ups will be adjusted accordingly. For the 9 to 12 category, players will be matched according to a roster that the sponsor teacher or coach submits prior to the commencement of the tournament. Coaches and sponsor teachers, please note that the roster should be made up with the strongest and most experienced player in position number one and the least experienced player in position number five.
In the K to 5 and 6 to 8 categories, the teams' score will be based on the winning percentage of all the players, including spares. In these two categories, the spares will play like everybody else and play all five games.
In the 9 to 12 category, spares are used as substitutes, since pairs are matched up according to their roster (top player vs top player, second best player vs second best player, and so on -- 5 on 5). Spares, of course, can substitute any player on their team at any time. In case there are not enough individual players in the 9 to 12 category, or there is an uneven number of individual players, some spare players may be asked to play as individual players and not be on a school team.
All efforts will be made to ensure that players from the same school do not play against each other in the first two categories (K to 5 and 6 to 8). In case of an uneven amount of players in any of these two categories, a player without an opponent will receive a bye. A bye in this tournament will mean an automatic win point. All efforts will be made to ensure that two teams from the same school do not play each other.
Trophies and prizes will be awarded to the top three players in each of the following categories:
All players will play five games in total. Games will be limited to 50 minutes each. Most games will be over within 30 minutes. However, if a game is not over by 30 minutes, a chess clock will be brought into play and each player will be given 10 minutes each (twenty minutes in total) to finish the game and determine a winner. This will only happen if the game looks like it will not be over within the 50 minute time slot.
All games are "touch move", meaning if a player touches
a chess piece, they must move that piece (unless, of course, the
piece cannot be moved). There will be a referee at each category.
Times for games:
9:30 to 10:20 Round One
10:30 to 11:20 Round Two
11:20 to 12:00 Lunch
12:00 to 12:50 Round Three
1:00 to 1:50 Round Four
2:00 to 2:50 Round Five
3:30 Prizes and Awards Given Out
Player Expectations
Players must be respectful and courteous at all times. If a student is not behaving appropriately, they will be asked to leave the premises. If a student on a team is not behaving appropriately, the entire team will be disqualified and asked to leave. This is a school sponsored event. Cheating and poor behaviour will not be tolerated at this tournament. All students and coaches will be given at least one warning before such drastic measures are taken. The whole idea behind holding this tournament is to promote the joy of playing chess and competing in a friendly environment -- good sportsmanship.
All players are expected to shake hands at the end of each game and encourage each other to play at their best at whatever level. Players are expected to stay at their tables during a game and not walk away, even when they are playing with a clock. It may be acceptable at professional and sanctioned tournaments, but in this tournament, it will not be considered good form.
Once a player is finished playing a game, they are expected to go directly to the referee in charge with the opponent present and give the results. After that, both players will need to go to the eating/rest area. Lingering about with others in the playing area will not be allowed. Please do not display poor sportsmanship by giving high fives and shaking/pumping fists in the air. The time to celebrate comes at the end of the tournament.
Every student is expected to bring their own lunch.
The Pit Stop, Chief Dan George Middle School's canteen, will be open during the tournament. The Pit Stop has deep fried foods, such as chicken strips, cheese sticks, and french fries, as well as hot dogs, bagels, and pizzas -- all at a reasonable price. Visit the Pit Stop web page for more info. If freshly made hot dogs, chicken strips, spring rolls, burgers, fries, and pizza doesn't cut it, the school is five to ten minutes away from McDonalds, Tim Horton's, Wendy's, KFC, Burger King, and Taco Time.
Our staffroom will be open for parents and coaches. We will have a computer with Internet access available, as well as, complimentary coffee and tea. Televisions (3) with VCR and DVD will be available for students to use in the waiting area (multi-purpose room). Students may bring their own games systems if they wish.
Sample of last year's trophies....... click on image to enlarge. We
also gave away door prizes (Chess sets, clocks, T-Shirts, gift
certificates, etc.)
This year's trophies, along with door prizes will be uploaded as
soon as we have them made up. In anticipation of a larger turn out this
year, trophies will be even bigger!
Directions -- How do we get there?
Chief Dan George Middle School is part of the Abbotsford School District. The school is located on the corner of Gladwin Road and Old Riverside Road. Our exact address is 32877 Old Riverside Road, Abbotsford, BC V2S 8K2. Our school phone number is 604.852.9616. Our FAX number is 604.850.7653. If you are heading out from Vancouver, Surrey, or Langley, just follow the freeway heading east until you get to the Clearbrook Road Exit. Head north from the freeway interchange and keep going until you get to Maclure Rd. Turn right on Maclure and head east until you get to Gladwin Road. Turn left on Gladwin and keep going until you see some huge power lines overhead. That's where our school is.
If these well thought out directions are confusing,
please click on the map and you will be taken to mapquest.ca.
The maps on their web site can be zoomed in and zoomed back out!
If you are heading into Abbotsford from Hope or Chilliwack, take the Clearbrook exit and head north (same as above).
If you are heading into Abbotsford from north of the mighty Fraser River, head on over the Mission bridge and take a right on Harris Road. Keep heading west until you get to Gladwin Road. Turn left on Gladwin Rd. Keep heading south up the steep hill until you see the huge power lines. You're there!
Contact Information:
Chief Dan George Middle School
32877 Old Riverside Road, Abbotsford, BC V2S 8K2
Phone -- 604.852.9616
FAX -- 604.850.7653
Tournament organizer -- Kerry Sakai
School Team Registration
School Teams must register before May 21, 2005. As well as the trophies for the top three teams in each category, there is a possibility that chess clocks will be awarded as prizes if enough schools register for the tournament.
In order for teams to register, we need the following information faxed to us on school letterhead.
Payment may be made on the day of the tournament. Please make cheques payable to Chief Dan George Middle School or CDG Middle School. Please do not make cheques out to Chief Dan George - he passed away some time ago.
Individual Player Registration
Individuals planning on entering the tournament must pre-register.
In order for individuals to pre-register, the following information along with payment must reach us by May 21, 2005.
Schools that have registered for the tournament
Individual Awards 1st through 5th
Grades K - 1
Grades 2 -3
Grades 4 -5
Grades 6 - 8
Grades 9 - 12
School Team Awards
Grades K - 5
Grades 6 - 8
Grades 9 - 12
