SCCF Scholastics
Wecome to the SCCF's scholastic webpages. Here you will find a calendar of scholastic events, information about scholatic chess tournaments (aka TLAs), and resrouces for parents and young chess players.
Scholastic Calendar
Scholastic TLAs
A weekly event each Saturday
HCA Saturday Night Swiss
Huntington Beach. TLA here.
Mar 23-25
Southern California Super States 2012, A State Championship Event!
Site: Valencia Hyatt Regency. Free parking!
HR: Rate $109.
Prizes, schedule, & EF:
Main Event: Trophies to top 10 players in each section, top 5 schools & clubs in K-1, K-3, K-6 sections, and Top 3 teams in K-9 & K-12 sections. Trophies to all K-1. Medals to others. Sat 3/24: K-1 Champ, K-3 u600, K-6 u800 EF: $37 by 3/6. Rds: 9:30a 11a 12:30p 2p 3:30p. Sat & Sun 3/24-25: K-12 u1000, K-3/K-6/K-9/K-12 Champ EF: $47 by 3/6. Rds: 9a 12p 3p both days. SCCF membership required in K-12 Champ. Late Entries: Add $10 3/7-20, $20 3/21-23, $30 onsite.
Info: www.socalscholastic.com. Questions to coachjay@cycl.org. Flyer here.
NS, NC, W.
April 14-15, 2012
2rd Annual American Stars Scholastic Chess Championship
Huntington Beach. TLA here
Apr. 27-29 2012
National Junior High (K-9) Championship California Southern
7SS, G/120.
Site & HR: Town and Country, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108, 1-619-291-7131 or 800-772-8527, Chess Rate $125.
In
6 Sections: K-9 Championship, K-9 Under 1250, K-9 Unrated, K-8 Championship, K-8 Under 1000, K-8 U750. April Rating Supplement will be used. Unrated players may play in the Championship or Unrated sections only.
Byes: One 1/2-point bye for any round, except Rd. 7, if requested in advance.
EF: $50 if by April 8, $70 if by April 22, $85 by 6 PM PDT on April 26 or $90 at site. Mailed entries must be p/m by April 22. $5 extra for all phone registrations, $20 change fee for roster or section changes after April 22.
On-site registration: Thurs. 9am-10pm & Fri. 8am-10am. Players registering after 10am will get 1/2-point for Round 1.
Awards: A minimum of one individual trophy per 10 players and one team trophy per 15 players (average attendance in the past two years, not incl. SN IV) plus plaques for four players and coach of top five teams in each section. Class trophies to the top three in the following classes: K-9 Championship: 1400-1599; 1200-1399; 1000-1199; U1000; Unrated. K-8 Championship: 1500-1599; 1400-1499; 1300-1399; 1200-1299; 1100-1199; 1000-1099; U1000; 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 Junior High Bughouse Championship: Thursday 11am; EF (on site only) $25 per team. Bughouse registration ends at 10am Thurs. National Junior High Blitz Championship: Thursday 5pm; EF $15 per player, $20 after April 22 or on site.
Scholastic Meeting: 3pm Saturday.
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 Parent/Friends participant and student combined results.
ALL: Please bring clocks. Sets and score sheets provided. USCF membership required.
Ent: Mail entries to: U.S. Chess Federation, Attn: Junior High, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. Additional details, updates, corrections and on-line registration: www.uschess.org/tournaments/2012/jhs.
Chess Magnet School JGP.
May 27, 2012, Sunday
MDC Scholastics
5-SS, G/30. Open to grade 12-below.
Site: Hilton Ontario Airport, 700 N Haven Ave, Ontario, CA 91764
In two sections:
Open: Trophies to top 5, top 3 U1200, top 2 Unrated.
Grade 6/below U1000: Trophies to top 5, top 3 U700, top 2 Unrated.
Reg.: 8:30-9. Rds.: 9:30-11-12:15-1:45-3.
EF: $16 if received by 5/25, $20 door.
Info: randallhough@yahoo.com. On-line ent: www.scchess.com.
Ent: SCCF, PO Box 205, Monterey Park, CA 91754.
May 27, 2012, Sunday
3rd Annual Dewain Barber Scholastic
Huntington Beach. TLA here
Scholastic Resources
Scholastic chess related links
A list of where to play chess (includes adults)
A Parent's Guide to Their Child's First Chess Tournament
A list of studies on the benefits of chess