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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!
This tournament is also a qualifier for the Tournament of Champions - held May 4!
WHEN
April 13, 2024
WHERE
Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark Hotel
5501 Carnegie Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28209
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: 10:40am
Round 3: 11:20am
Round 4: 12:00pm
K-2 Awards Ceremony: 12:30pm
Afternoon Session (3rd-5th and 6th-8th)
3rd-8th Arrival: 1:15pm
Round 1: 1:30pm
Round 2: 2:10pm
Round 3: 2:50pm
Round 4: 3:30pm
3rd-8th Awards Ceremony: 4:00pm
INDIVIDUAL PRIZES
All players receive a medal for participating!
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.
US Chess Membership
All trophy winners also receive a FREE US Chess membership (does not apply to players with current US Chess memberships) and a free entry to a weekly rated quad event at a CCC location.
Tournament of Champions
Players that earn a trophy (3 points or more) qualify to the Tournament of Champions on May 4.
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*: $40.00
Non-members: $50.00
*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
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RULES AND NOTES
Please read Terms and Conditions
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.
Refunds: all withdrawals (cancellations) by April 11 will be refunded minus a $10 transaction fee. 50% refunds after April 11 until 1 hour before round 1.