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BC Inter School Junior RCB 2023 (2-days event)

(HOSTED BY HD STAFFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL)

Event Type : CFC Rated (Rapid/ Classical/ Blitz)

Event Start Date & Time : May 27, 2023 (Saturday) - 9: 30 am

Event End Date & Time : May 28, 2023 (Sunday) - 5: 00 pm

Event Details

Welcome to the 1st edition of our BC Inter-School Junior Rapid-Classical-Blitz tournament. Please find below all the required information to register and participate.

Section A. Grade 1 to 5 (Rapid – 6 rounds): Format: 15 min + 10 sec increment per move.
Section B. Grade 6 to 9 (Classical – 6 rounds): Format: 55 min + 5sec increment per move.
Section C. Grade 10 to 12 (Blitz – 12 rounds): Format: 3 min + 2 sec increment per move.

Players are welcome to participate/ register independently/ via their school. In either case – the entry qualifies for both individual & group prizes. For additional queries/ to volunteer, email us at info@fraservalleychess.com.

Venue

H.D. Stafford Middle School, 20441 Grade Crescent, Langley, BC V3A 4J8

Fees

Section A: Rapid – CAD $35
Section B: Classical – CAD $60
Section C: Blitz – CAD $35

Rounds & Timings

Program DetailsStart TimeEnd Time
Section A (Grades 1 to 5) on May 27th, 2023 (Saturday) only.
10:00 am5:00 pm
Section B (Grades 6 to 9) on both days (Sat & Sun)
9:30 am5:00 pm
Section C (Grades 10 to 12) on May 28th, 2023 (Sunday) only.
10:00 am5:00 pm
Prize Ceremony on May 28th, 2023 (Sunday)
5:15 pm5:30 pm

Please arrive 15 min prior.

Free Parking

Concession Stand

Rewards & Recognition

Section A: Grades 1 to 5

Winner: $350 + Trophy + Cert
2nd: $250 + Trophy + Cert
3rd: $150 + Trophy + Cert

Best Unrated: Medal + Cert

Best Female: Medal + Cert

Best School: Trophy

Section B: Grades 6 to 9

Winner: $400 + Trophy + Cert
2nd: $300 + Trophy + Cert
3rd: $200 + Trophy + Cert

Best Unrated: Medal + Cert

Best Female: Medal + Cert

Best School: Trophy

Section C: Grades 10 to 12

Winner: $350 + Trophy + Cert
2nd: $250 + Trophy + Cert
3rd: $150 + Trophy + Cert

Best Unrated: Medal + Cert

Best Female: Medal + Cert

Best School: Trophy

Overall

Best School District: Cumulative scores of all schools by each SD across 3 formats gets a Trophy and bragging rights.

Scoring System for SD:
Rapid: Each win = 1 point
Classical: Each win = 2 points
Blitz: Each win = 1 point

All tied players from each section receive Medals of recognition + cash prize split.

Various gift vouchers

1Step 1 (CFC Info)
2Step 2 (Player Info)
3Step 3 (Payment Info)
The CFC (Canadian Chess Federation) represents Canada to the world as a member of FIDE, the international chess body. As a CFC member, you have access to all CFC rated events across Canada, and will obtain national CFC chess ratings. There are two types of CFC ratings: Regular, and Quick. Long story short, all tournaments with long games (60+ min per player) use your CFC regular rating. Tournaments with shorter games (< 60 min per player) use your CFC quick rating. They are different ratings and do NOT overlap. This tournament uses CFC Quick ratings**
Player NameCFC IDRatingSection Name
Abhiroop Nookala
177317
0
Grade 6 to 9 (Classical) – $ 60.00
Eshita Bangur
180275
641
Grade 1 to 5 (Rapid) – $ 35.00
Arav Bangur
178792
940
Grade 6 to 9 (Classical) – $ 60.00
ATHARVA GAUTAM
177589
844
Grade 6 to 9 (Classical) – $ 60.00
ARNAV GAUTAM
177588
1571
Grade 6 to 9 (Classical) – $ 60.00
Krishang Bhatt
Grade 1 to 5 (Rapid) – $ 35.00
Brady Ma
179021
951
Grade 1 to 5 (Rapid) – $ 35.00
Sebastian Lam
Grade 1 to 5 (Rapid) – $ 35.00
Moksh Batra
180561
Unrated
Grade 6 to 9 (Classical) – $ 60.00
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Section A: Grades 1 to 5. May 27th, 2023 (Saturday) – Arrive by 9:45AM.
Format: Swiss Rapid: 15 min + 10 sec per move increment.

Event type: CFC Quick Rated.
Schedule: 6 rounds.

Round I: 10AM         Round II: 11AM        Round III: 12PM
**Lunch Break from 12:45pm to 1:45pm**
Round IV: 2PM      |     Round V: 3PM      |     Round VI: 4PM


Section B: Grades 6 to 9. May 27th, 2023 (Saturday) – Arrive by 9:15AM.
Format: Swiss Classical: 55 min + 5 sec per move increment.

Event type: CFC Regular Rated.
Schedule: 6 rounds.

**NOTATING THE GAME IS MANDATORY FOR THIS SECTION**

Round I: 9:30AM to 11:30AM     |    Round II: 12:15PM to 2:15PM   |   Round III: 3:00PM to 5:00PM
**45 min BREAK between each round**
May 28th, 2023 (Sunday) – Arrive by 9:15AM.
Round I: 9:30AM to 11:30AM    |    Round II: 12:15PM to 2:15PM    |   Round III: 3:00PM to 5:00PM


Section C: Grades 10 to 12. May 28th, 2023 (Saturday) – Arrive by 9:45AM.
Format: Swiss Blitz: 3 min + 2 sec per move increment.

Event type: CFC Quick Rated.
Schedule: 12 rounds.

Round I: 10AM  |  Round II: 10:30AM  | Round III: 11AM | Round IV: 11:30AM  |  Round V: 12PM  |  Round VI: 12:30PM
**Lunch Break from 12:45pm to 1:45pm**
Round VII: 2PM    Round VIII: 2:30PM Round IX: 3PM Round X: 3:30PM Round XI: 4PM Round XII: 4:30PM
Prize Ceremony 5:30PM on May 28th, 2023 (Sunday)


** About CFC Membership and Quick/ Regular Ratings

The CFC (Canadian Chess Federation) represents Canada to the world as a member of FIDE, the international chess body. As a CFC member, you have access to all CFC rated events across Canada, and will obtain national CFC chess ratings.

There are two types of CFC ratings: Regular, and Quick. Tournaments/ section with long games (60 min or more per player) use your CFC regular rating. Tournaments/ section with shorter games (less than 60 min per player) use your CFC quick rating. They are different ratings and do NOT overlap.

Policies and Guidelines:

  • Active CFC membership is required to play. We assist with CFC membership registration along with tournament entry. This tournament uses both CFC Quick & Regular ratings depending on the section.
  • You may request a full refund before registration closes. No refunds after that.
  • We reserve the right to move players to the appropriate section based on their grade/ age group.
  • You may request a maximum of two ½ point byes.
  • No byes on Round 6 (requests for a bye on Round 6 will be ignored, or you will receive a 0-point bye).
  • No food or beverages allowed during a live match.
  • Photos are allowed for the first 5 minutes of each round, but please be discrete and respectful to not disturb players.
  • Silence is required in the playing area while games are in progress. Parents assisting their kids/ suggesting moves will lead to IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION OF THE PLAYER.
  • Any player/ parent/ guardian with frequent coughing, sneezing, other visible symptoms of illness may be asked to withdraw from the tournament/ leave the premises.
  • If you have experienced COVID-19 or its symptoms in past 14 days, we request you to voluntarily withdraw from the tournament for health and safety of all our patrons. Face masks are recommended for all.
  • All electronics capable of making noise, communicating, or playing chess must be switched off while playing and should not be placed on the table during the live rounds.
  • Anyone entering the venue premises consents to being photographed/ videos recorded. This footage may be used for internal references, social media marketing or promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be clicked/ recorded/ promoted – you may contact us via email and we will take care of your request.
  • In the event of a tie, prize money split evenly among everyone tied for that position. Tiebreak for non-cash prizes decided by:
    • Head-to-head score of tied players
    • Cumulative score of opponents
    • Armageddon Blitz 5|4
  • Decision of the Tournament Director will be final in the event of a conflict. The final standings declared after tournament completion cannot be altered or changed.
  • The CFC website does not factor custom tie-breaks used at individual tournaments while updating ratings. The sequence of players displayed on CFC website may be based on player’s overall “performance” rating or random (NOT as per tournament final standings issued by organizers/ TD)..
  • By completing an admission form with your contact details and accepting the T&Cs, you consent to be contacted by Fraser Valley Chess Academy through email or phone number for our event updates, announcements, news and marketing mails from time to time. If you do not wish to be contacted/ want to unsubscribe from our mailing list, please feel free to inform us and we will take care of your request..