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Hal Bond
06-20-2011, 11:12 AM
Two events are featured this year - the Canadian Amateur and Canadian Senior:

The Fifth Annual
Canadian Amateur Chess Championships
July 29 - August 1, 2011
A SWOCL Grand Prix Event
7 Rounds, FIDE Rated
Kitchener City Hall
Free Refreshments & Snacks Each Day.
All Equipment Provided.

Sections:
Open, U1900, U1500

Entry Fee:
$95 by July 25th ; $120 at door.

Prizes:
Trophies and Cash Prizes 1st $400, 2nd $200, 3rd $100 in each section.
Unrated prize:
$100
Club Prize:
$800. 4 player teams from same club, maximum of 3 players in section, multiple teams per club permissible.
Exceptions subject to approval by organizer.

Round Times:
First Round 6pm July 29th. Rounds 2-7, 10am and 3pm daily
Time Control:
Game in 90 minutes with 30 second Fischer increment
On site registration:
July 29: 3pm - 5:30pm
Byes:
2 half point byes in the first 6 rounds if requested with entry.
Eligibility:
Players may play up if they are within 100 points of section floor, based on current rating. FIDE or FQE Ratings taken at par.


The Second Annual
Canadian Senior Chess Championships
Kitchener City Hall
July 29 – August 1, 2011
7 Rounds, FIDE Rated
Free Refreshments & Snacks Each Day.
All Equipment Provided.
FIDE Rated

Entry Fee:
$95 by July 25th ; $120 at door.
Prizes:
Winner represents Canada ( free room and board) at the World Seniors in Opatija, Croatia, November 14 – 27, 2011
90% of entry fees returned as prizes
Round Times:
First Round 6pm July 29th. Rounds 2-7, 10am and 3pm daily
Time Control:
Game in 90 minutes with 30 second Fischer increment
On site registration:
July 29: 3pm - 5:30pm
Byes:
1 half point byes in the first 6 rounds if requested with entry.
Eligibility:
Must be aged 60+
www.chessfest.ca for more info

Fred McKim
06-20-2011, 11:18 AM
Two events are featured this year - the Canadian Amateur and Canadian Senior:

The Fifth Annual
Canadian Amateur Chess Championships
July 29 - August 1, 2011
A SWOCL Grand Prix Event
7 Rounds, FIDE Rated
Kitchener City Hall
Free Refreshments & Snacks Each Day.
All Equipment Provided.

Sections:
Open, U1900, U1500

Entry Fee:
$95 by July 25th ; $120 at door.

Prizes:
Trophies and Cash Prizes 1st $400, 2nd $200, 3rd $100 in each section.
Unrated prize:
$100
Club Prize:
$800. 4 player teams from same club, maximum of 3 players in section, multiple teams per club permissible.
Exceptions subject to approval by organizer.

Round Times:
First Round 6pm July 29th. Rounds 2-7, 10am and 3pm daily
Time Control:
Game in 90 minutes with 30 second Fischer increment
On site registration:
July 29: 3pm - 5:30pm
Byes:
2 half point byes in the first 6 rounds if requested with entry.
Eligibility:
Players may play up if they are within 100 points of section floor, based on current rating. FIDE or FQE Ratings taken at par.


The Second Annual
Canadian Senior Chess Championships
Kitchener City Hall
July 29 – August 1, 2011
7 Rounds, FIDE Rated
Free Refreshments & Snacks Each Day.
All Equipment Provided.
FIDE Rated

Entry Fee:
$95 by July 25th ; $120 at door.
Prizes:
Winner represents Canada ( free room and board) at the World Seniors in Opatija, Croatia, November 14 – 27, 2011
90% of entry fees returned as prizes
Round Times:
First Round 6pm July 29th. Rounds 2-7, 10am and 3pm daily
Time Control:
Game in 90 minutes with 30 second Fischer increment
On site registration:
July 29: 3pm - 5:30pm
Byes:
1 half point byes in the first 6 rounds if requested with entry.
Eligibility:
Must be aged 60+
www.chessfest.ca for more info

Are there any restrictions on rating for the Open Category in the Amateur event ??

Fred McKim
06-20-2011, 11:21 AM
To be eligible for the World Senior, you must be at least 60 on Jan 1, 2011.

From your wording, I'm not sure if you're allowing those people born in the first 7 months of 1951 to play or not.

Hal Bond
06-20-2011, 02:59 PM
Thank you Fred - you are correct about the age on January 1, 1951. The only restriction on ratings regards playing up.

Bob Gillanders
07-24-2011, 01:27 PM
A reminder for everyone, the early discount rate expires tomorrow. :eek:

Patrick McDonald
07-24-2011, 03:37 PM
Thanks Bob!

The Festival Website is: www.chessfest.ca (http://www.chessfest.ca/)

You can register online to reserve the lower entry rate at: www.chessreg.ca (http://www.chessreg.ca/)

Patrick McDonald
07-25-2011, 08:26 PM
Hi All,
Due to some construction in the neighbourhood of the Servers ... a major network line was cut.

The web server and also my email server are unfortunately off line as a result.

I expect that the network will be back up late tonight (or possibly not until tomorrow)

Once it is up, I will post again.

Due to this unfortunate circumstance, we will extend the early bird entry rate.

We apologize for the inconvenience! :(

Thank you,

Patrick McDonald
07-26-2011, 08:51 AM
The Kitchener Chess Festival site is back up!

www.chessfest.ca (http://www.chessfest.ca/) :)

also, the registration site is back up - Chess Reg .com

www.chessreg.ca (http://www.chessreg.ca/) :)

We will keep the pre-registration open for those that still want to get the Pre-Reg rate. :D

Sorry for the inconvenience!

Hal Bond
07-28-2011, 08:35 PM
FM Andrew Peredun returns to classic OTB this weekend after and extended layoff. Andrew is still very busy teaching kids and plays occasionally in Active tournaments. Currently 9 Experts will be gunning for Andrew.

The Canadian Seniors roster is lead by Ottawa's William Doubleday. The winner of this tournament will be Canada's Zonal representative (meaning free room and board) at the World Seniors in Opatija, Croatia, November 14 – 27, 2011.

The early payment deadline is extended until midnight tonite. You can do so at the following link.

http://www.chessreg.ca/

The link is working well but if needed you may also register by emailing me; halbond@sympatico.ca

Action starts Friday nite at 6pm. All equipment is provided, along with snacks, refreshments and a barbecue on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. See you then!