Our first chess tournament is this Saturday! :) From past parent experience, bring a chair. Last year, my daughter's group had a meeting inside and outside area. Just before each round, we will meet in our area inside (I am finding out our specific location this week). Otherwise, we were right outside the door in the outside area. We packed chairs, tables, and lunch. They do have snack bars and lunch available for purchase there. They also have chess boards, timers, bags, books, and more available for purchase.
Tournament Location (there our usually officers directing traffic in the morning):
Highland Park Church of the Nazarene
Family Ministries Building
4730 Lakeland Highlands Road
Lakeland, FL 33813
Information from Polk Scholastic:
All Players should report to the tournament site no later than 8:00 AM. Any players being signed in after 8:00 AM will automatically be placed in the second round of play.
The information and awards for previous tournaments will start at 8:15 AM.
The first round of each tournament shall start at 9:00 AM. Round two will be 10:30 AM, Lunch till 12:15 PM, Round three will start at 12:15 PM, and round four at 1:45 pm. All round times are an ideal setting with no problems and are subject to change without notice. The tournament should end approximately at 4:00 PM.
Food service will be provided at the Highland Park Church of the Nazarene Center. There will be food specials available at each event. Outside food and beverages may not be brought into the Center. An outside picnic or food consumed in the parking area is permissible.
When pairings are posted we ask that coaches only go to the area and receive them, then take them to another area to give to your players. This will help with the congestion.
During the Awards we ask that all players and coaches sit at the front of the room and preferably with your teams. Parents can sit toward the rear of the building and regroup with your child after the awards. This will allow for a faster distribution and enable us to start on time.
If you have any questions or need any assistance please call your Coach or Arvind Shah at (863) 294-8761.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Monday, October 7, 2013
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Upcoming dates and calendar...
Last day to register is Oct. 1, http://www.polkscholasticchess.com/registration.aspx.
I know that some students have Saturday soccer games or other obligations... You can miss a Saturday and still qualify for the championship round. :)
Tournament Calendar - 2013-14 Academic Year
NOTE: Team / Player Check in: 7.45 to 8.00 AM Sharp.
Approximate Times for Rounds (as guideline only) :
Tournaments will be held at:
Highland Park Church of the Nazarene
Family Ministries Building
4730 Lakeland Highlands Road
Lakeland, FL 33813
Player's Manual: http://www.polkscholasticchess.com/docs/Players-and-Coaches-Manual-2013-2014.pdf
We have grown to 40+ students and I am in need of volunteers with chess knowledge (of any level). Please join us on Wednesdays if you are available. Thank you to those who are already volunteering!
I know that some students have Saturday soccer games or other obligations... You can miss a Saturday and still qualify for the championship round. :)
Tournament Calendar - 2013-14 Academic Year
| First tournament | October 19th, 2013 | |
| Second tournament | November 16th, 2013 | |
| Third tournament | December 14th, 2013 | |
| Fourth tournament | January 11th, 2014 | |
| Championship | March 15th, 2014 (Need to qualify). |
NOTE: Team / Player Check in: 7.45 to 8.00 AM Sharp.
Approximate Times for Rounds (as guideline only) :
| Monthly Awards | 08.10 AM to 08.45 AM |
| First Round | 09.00 AM to 10.00 AM |
| Second Round | 10.30 AM to 11.30 AM |
| Third Round | 12.15 PM to 01.15 PM |
| Fourth Round | 01.45 PM to 02.45 PM |
Tournaments will be held at:
Highland Park Church of the Nazarene
Family Ministries Building
4730 Lakeland Highlands Road
Lakeland, FL 33813
Player's Manual: http://www.polkscholasticchess.com/docs/Players-and-Coaches-Manual-2013-2014.pdf
We have grown to 40+ students and I am in need of volunteers with chess knowledge (of any level). Please join us on Wednesdays if you are available. Thank you to those who are already volunteering!
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Welcome
Welcome to Brigham Chess! I am so excited to be sponsoring this club! We are growing quickly. We are now up to 39 members. I'm afraid we have outgrown my classroom and next week's pratice will be in the cafeteria. Pick up will still be on Ave C closest to my room. I ordered some software for chess on the smartboard and we will start learning more about chess from interactive lessons on the smartboard. I also found a great app/website for chess that is very kid friendly and free: http://www.chesskid.com/. Also, if you are needing chess supplies, Wholesale Chess is about the cheapest I have found: http://www.wholesalechess.com/.
A huge thank you to my parent volunteers and my seasoned chess members. Our more knowledgeable chess members were a great help with our beginners!
See you at practice, next Wednesday in the cafeteria afterschool until 4:00 pm.
A huge thank you to my parent volunteers and my seasoned chess members. Our more knowledgeable chess members were a great help with our beginners!
See you at practice, next Wednesday in the cafeteria afterschool until 4:00 pm.
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