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Amherst Scholastic Chess Tournament
Saturday, January 20, 2006 9:00am -- 2:00pm
Snow date January 27, 2006
Amherst Middle School
14 Cross Rd
Amherst, N.H.
Amherst is in the south central part of New Hampshire, just North West of
Nashua and southwest of Manchester.
Directions: Take Route 101 to the intersection of Route 101A, just outside
of Amherst.
Head east on 101A. Travel about one half mile on 101A to the intersection
with Rte 122/ Ponemah Rd.Turn left (North) onto Rte 122. Immediately turn
right (approx. 100 feet) onto Stearns Road. Travel 1.4 miles on Stearns
Road to a T-intersection with Boston Post Road. Turn left onto Boston Post
Road. Take your first right onto Cross Rd. The middle school parking lot
will be on your left.
Entry Fee: $5 pre-register (snail mail, E-mail, or telephone registration
information by 1/17 and pay $5 on Saturday), Register at the door $9.
Pre-registration saves you money and helps tournaments start on time.
Pre-registrations returned if unable to attend.
Times: Registration: 8-8:45 am.
Late entries (after 8:45) may not be accepted until after the start of the
first round.
First round starts: 9:00am, subsequent rounds will start ASAP.
Awards ceremony at approx. 2:00pm
Format: Swiss System, 4 rounds, Game/30
(Clocks with time delay will be set to 25 minutes with a 5 second delay)
Open to all students K-12 Trophies and medals awarded
Sections: Based on a combination of grades and ratings
Novice: Grades K-5 and under 800
Intermediate: Grades K-8 and under 1000
Open: Grades K-12 and 1000 and over
*Note: Sections may be modified by tournament director depending on number
of entrants per section, to best fit the grades and ratings of the players.
Membership Dues:
Current United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership required:
Memberships may be purchased day of tournament.
USCF: New or renewal: $19 (under age 15), $25 (ages 24 and under)
(With your annual membership, you will receive a USCF national rating and
subscription to USCF Chess Life magazine)
NHCA membership: student $6.00 (Highly encouraged, but not
required.includes subscription to NH Chess Journal)
Miscellaneous: No Smoking allowed. Handicapped accessible.
Things to Bring: Money, Chess set and board, chess clock, notation pad,
pencils, and latest chess magazine or membership cards.
Address questions and payments to:
Mr. Vince Bradley
Wells Memorial School
235 Chesham Rd.
Harrisville, NH 03450
(603)-827-3272
vbradley@sau29.org
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Registration Form:
Tournament: AMS January '07 _____
Player's Name ___________________________
Grade _____________Rating _______________
School _________________________________
Home Address___________________________ City ____________________
Zip ____________ Home Phone _______________
Email _____________________
Birthday ___________________
USCF ID# (or "new")__________________ Expiration Date _________
Entry Fee $ ________
USCF Membership (new or renewal) $ _______ NHCA Membership (optional) $_______
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