Upcoming+Tournaments

=UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS = In case there are schedule changes, please confirm with the tournament contact before showing up to an event. **Georgia** 2012 Grade Level State Championships 13 sections, one for each grade, with 30 minutes per player as the time control.
 * Where:** Creekland Middle School, 170 Russell Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
 * When:** November 3, 2012
 * Format:** 5 round, Rated, Swiss-Style tournament, open to all Georgia students in grades K-12.
 * USCF membership is required for this tournament.**

Participation awards to all players
 * Prizes:** Trophies to all who score 3.5 or better, minimum 3 trophies per section.


 * Entry fee:** $25.

Mailed entries must be received by October 30: GCA, PO Box 2584, Suwanee, GA 30024.
 * Registration:** On-line entries at www.georgiachess.org until midnight, Thursday, November 1.
 * There is no onsite registration. Late payments and registrations not accepted.**

ends. Registration list will be posted by 9:00AM. It is the parent's responsibility to arrive early enough to verify that the information is correct or to have errors fixed before round 1 begins.
 * Schedule:** Rounds: 10:00 - 11:30 - 1:00 - 2:30 - 4:00. Awards ceremony will be ASAP after last round

All byes will be zero point byes. Players must commit to play at least three rounds.
 * Byes:** A student may miss one or two rounds (take a bye) if arranged in advance with their registration.


 * Information:** gradelevels@georgiachess.org

one if you have one. If one player brings a clock and requests its use both players must use the clock. **We strongly encourage everyone, especially first-timers, to read the Grade Level**
 * Please note**: USCF membership required. Sets and boards supplied. Chess clocks not supplied. Please bring
 * FAQ**: http://www.georgiachess.org/Resources/Documents/GradeLevelfaq_2012.pdf

**2012 Scholastic Quick Start**

 * Where**: Marriott Perimeter Center, 246 Perimeter Center Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30346
 * When:** October 7, 2012

There will be 3 sections, K-1, K-5, 6-12 with 20 minutes per player as the time control. Sections may be combined if there are not enough players in one section.
 * Format:** 5 round, unrated, Swiss-Style tournament, open to all Georgia students in grades K-12.


 * Prizes:** Trophies to top 3 in each section. USCF membership to top 5 nonmembers in each section.

Online registration at: www.georgiachess.org until midnight, Friday, October 5.
 * Entry fee:** **$25**. Must be received by Thursday, October 4, 2012. Make checks payable to: GCA
 * Onsite registration $40 until 11:00 AM on Sunday, October 7 with first round bye.**

round ends. Registration list will be posted by 11:00AM. It is the parent's responsibility to arrive early enough to verify that the information is correct or to have errors fixed before round 1 begins.
 * Schedule**: Rounds: 12:00PM for Round 1, ASAP for rounds 2-5. Awards ceremony will be ASAP after last

Byes: A student may miss one or two rounds (take a bye) if arranged in advance with their registration. All byes will be zero point byes. Players must commit to play at least three rounds.

Information: 1vp@georgiachess.org

Please note: Sets and boards supplied. Chess clocks not supplied. Please bring one if you have one.  

**NATIONAL TOURNAMENTS ** 2013 Super Nationals (K-12) - Nashville, TN - April 5 - 7, 2013 (during Spring Break) K-1 is 7 SS, G/90. All other sections are 7 SS, G/120. Non K-1 games are Friday at 1 and 7 pm, Saturday at 9 am and 2 and 7 pm, and Sunday at 9 am and 2 pm. For more info go to [|USCF]