PLEASE READ FAQ DOC BEFORE ATTENDING
OVERVIEW
The Unrated Team Challenge is a great way for students of all levels to get involved in tournament competitions. There are team awards for those who have more than 2 players from their school as well as individual awards for the top scorers – it is not required to be part of a team to play!
WHEN
October 28, 2023
WHERE
Hawk Ridge Elementary School
9201 Bryant Farms Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
ELIGIBILITY
The Unrated Team Challenge is open to all players in grades K-8.
No memberships are required.
It is not required to be part of a school chess program or team to play.
SESSIONS
Morning Session
Grades K-2
Afternoon Session
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
FORMAT
4 rounds (games)
No eliminations – all players will play 4 rounds
Time “Control” – 10 minutes per player per game
SCHEDULE
Morning Session (K-2)
K-2 Arrival: 9:30am
Round 1: 10:00am
Round 2: 10:45am
Round 3: 11:30am
Round 4: 12:15pm
K-2 Awards Ceremony: 12:45pm
Afternoon Session (3rd-5th and 6th-8th)
3rd-8th Arrival: 1:15pm
Round 1: 1:45pm
Round 2: 2:30pm
Round 3: 3:15pm
Round 4: 4:00pm
3rd-8th Awards Ceremony: 4:30pm
INDIVIDUAL PRIZES
Perfect Score Trophies
Awarded to all players who earn a 4-0 score
Top Scorer Trophies
Awarded to players who earn 3 or 3.5 points out of 4.
Memberships
All trophy winners also receive a FREE US Chess membership*
All players receive a medal for participating!
*Does not apply to players with current US Chess memberships
TEAM PRIZES
K-2 Section
Trophies to Top 8 Schools
3rd-5th Section
Trophies to Top 8 Schools
6th-8th Section
Trophies to Top 3 Schools
ENTRY FEE
CCC members and students in CCC school programs*: $35.00
Non-members: $45.00
*coupon code for those in school programs sent in schools newsletter.
STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS
The CCC is looking for volunteers to help with scorekeeping and setup/breakdown (no experience necessary, can be parents).
CONTACT
For all related inquiries and cancellations, email: events@charlottechesscenter.org
PLEASE READ FAQ DOC BEFORE ATTENDING
RULES AND NOTES
Tournament FAQ Document coming soon
Unrated event - no special memberships required; rated students may play
Top 4 scorers from the same school and in the same section contribute to the team score - minimum 2 players in order to have a team
All equipment provided
Parent information seminar lead by FM Peter Giannatos during the first round of each schedule.
Refund policy
$5 transaction fee until Thursday, October 26
$10 transaction fee until Friday, October 27
No refund for same-day cancellations