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