CHESS+NATIONALS

//Apr. 29-May 1// **2011 National High School (K-12) Championship** //Tennessee// **(Apr. 28 - Bughouse & Blitz)** 7SS, G/120. Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, 2800 Opryland Dr., Nashville, TN 37214, or. Chess Rate $129. 5 Sections: K-12 Championship, K-12 Under 1600, K-12 Under 1200, K-12 Under 800, K-12 Unrated. April Rating Supplement will be used. Unrated players may play in the Championship or Unrated section only. One 1/2-point bye for any round, except Rd. 7, if requested in advance. EF: $50 if by March 27, $70 if by April 10, $85 after April 24 or $90 at site. Mailed entries must be p/m by April 24. $5 extra for all phone registrations, $20 change fee for roster or section changes after April 12. Onsite registration: Thurs. 9am-10pm & Fri. 8am-10am. Players registering after 10am will get 1/2-point for Round 1. Awards: A minimum of 1 individual trophy per 10 players and 1 team trophy per 15 players (average attendance in the past two years, not incl. SN IV) plus plaques for 4 players and coach of top five teams in each section. Class trophies to the top three in the following classes: K-12 Championship: 1900-1999; 1800-1899; 1700-1799; 1600-1699; 1500-1599; 1400-1499; 1300-1399; 1200-1299; U1200, K-12 UNR. All participants will receive a commemorative medal at the completion of the final round. Teams: A team must have at least two players, although no maximum number of players. The top four scores in any section will count for the team score. All on team must attend the same school. Opening Ceremony: 12:30pm Friday. Main Event rounds: Friday 1pm, 7pm; Saturday 9am, 2pm, 7pm; Sunday 9am, 2pm. Awards Ceremony: Approx 7pm Sunday. Special Events: National High School Bughouse Championship: Thursday 11am; EF: (On site only) $25 per team. Bughouse registration ends at 10am Thurs. National High School Blitz Championship: Thursday 5pm; EF: $15 per player, $20 after Apr. 24 or on site. Coaches and Parents Meeting: 11am Friday. Scholastic Meeting: 3pm Saturday. Coaches Forum: 7pm Saturday. Tournament Feedback Meeting: 9:30am Sunday. Parents and Friends Tournament: 4SS, G/30, Saturday 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm. Onsite registration only. Rated and Unrated sections. Trophies for Parents/Friends, participant and student combined results. ALL: Please bring clocks. Sets and score sheets provided. USCF membership required. Mail entries to: U.S. Chess Federation, Attn: High School, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. Additional details, updates, corrections and on-line registration: @http://www.uschess.org/tournaments/2011/hs. Chess Magnet School JGP.