LINCOLNSHIRE CHESS ASSOCIATION

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS

17^th & 18^th July 2010

Incorporating a one day Junior Rapidplay

                                                                                                                             Sponsored by

                                                                                                         JACKSON BUILDING CENTRES

&

LINDUM GROUP

at

The Atrium

Station Road, North Hykeham, Lincoln. LN6 3QX

    with support from

 Lincolnshire Chess Association.

                                                                                                          Controller – Kevin McCarthy

1^st  prize £120 and County Trophy - 2^nd prize £80 – 3^rd prize £50

plus 6 x £40 Grading prizes

U100, 101-114, 115-129,130-144,145-159 and 160-174.

The Quilter Trophy will also be awarded to the highest scoring player graded 160 and below if they have not previously won it.

Playing schedule

Time control is 75 minutes per player for 36 moves then a further

15 minutes to complete all moves.

Saturday

Round 1                  09:30  - 12:30

Round 2                  13:45 – 16:45

                                                  Round 3                  17:15 – 20:15

Sunday

Round 4                  10:00  - 13:00

Round 5                  14:00 – 17:00

Prize giving ceremony will follow at around 17:15

Grades

Grades published in the latest ECF list will be used for this tournament.

Players without a grade in the ECF list must give details of estimated playing strength, including any previously held grading, or current grading from another body.  In all matters the controller’s decision is final.

Location

Lindum Business Park is situated to the south of Lincoln. The park lies alongside the main A46 trunk road and is only 12 miles from the A1. North Hykeham station is 100m from the entrance. The Atrium is a spacious and bright conference facility with adjoining areas for refreshment and analysis.

Smoking

No smoking is allowed within the venue.

Refreshments

Soft drinks and tea/coffee will be available on the day and Asda, local pubs and shops are nearby.

Notices

Prizes may be amended subject to numbers of entries.  The submission of an entry form and payment of the entry fee is acceptance that the controller’s decision is final. In the event of a tie for the championship, progressive scoring will be used to determine the winner.

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ENTRY FORM

Please complete the entry form using block capitals, making it clear whether you wish to take a bye in any of rounds 1-3.

Send entries to: K McCarthy - 39 Baildon Crescent, North Hykeham, LN6 8HS

Please make cheques payable to:  PANDORA’S BOX CHESS CLUB

Enclose a stamped addressed envelope or your email address, if a receipt is required for your entry fee.

Surname:___________________________________________________

First Names:________________________________________________

Address:___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

E-mail_________________________

                              Chess Club:____________________

ECF grade_____________________

½ Point Bye in round ____________

Entry fee enclosed     £_________________________________________

Entry Fee: £10 BEFORE 10^TH JULY 2010 - £15 AFTER THAT DATE

Please note that an overall player limit will be imposed when we reach full capacity for the

venue so please get your entries in early to avoid disappointment on the day.

E. C. F. COUNTY  MATCH  RESULT  FORM

  MATCH :  Lincolnshire vs Middlesex                                                                               DATE             : 19^th June 2010               

  SECTION : Minor Counties                                                                       VENUE : Syston & District Social Club,Leicestershire

E. C. F. COUNTY  MATCH  RESULT  FORM

  MATCH : Lincolnshire vs Suffolk     Lincs white on ODD boards                                                                                DATE             : 23^rd May 2010                     

  SECTION : Minor Counties                                                                       VENUE : New England Institute, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Please email this sheet fully completed, including all players first names and ECF grading codes

GEORGE RENISON MEMORIAL JAMBOREE

This event, to be organised by the Grimsby Chess Club, will take place on Sunday 25th July 2010

The first Round will begin at 1.00pm, this will be a 4 round competition, with a Buffet break after round 2.

Please support this Team Jamboree in memory of George Renison.

Please advise Paul Chaplin of your Clubs entry.

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ALF NEWMAN MEMORIAL QUICKPLAY CHESS TOURNAMENT

SATURDAY 12th JUNE 2010

Louth Chess Club

St James’ Church House

6 Upgate

Louth

LN11 9ET

SCHEDULE

Doors Open                              9.30

Round 1                                    10.00-10.50

Round 2                                    11.00-11.50

Round 3                                    12.00-12.50

Lunch Break                              13.00-14.00

Round 4                                    14.00-14.50

Round 5                                    15.00-15.50

Round 6                                    16.00-16.50

Prize giving                               17.00

Entry fees are £8 per adult and £4 per child (a child is counted as being under 16 on 1/9/09). All entry fees will be returned as prizes. Please note there will be a penalty fee of £2 for entries postmarked after 6^th June.

Each player will have 25 minutes on the clock to complete all moves, i.e. a game lasts a maximum of 50 minutes.

The prizes are the Alf Newman memorial shield and at least £50 for the winner. There are also cash prizes for second place, third place and the highest player graded under 120. Also the Nottingham Building Society Shield will be awarded to the highest ranked player affiliated to Louth who has not won it before. Cash prizes are dependent on the number of entries received.

Coffee, tea, squash & biscuits will be available free of charge. No other food will be provided.

Limited parking will be available outside the venue.

Please note: In all matters concerning the tournament, the decision of the controller shall be final and binding on all players. The congress committee reserves the right to refuse any entry, although such applicants will be notified.

Early entry to the tournament is advised as the venue has limited capacity. It may not be possible to accept entries on the day.

Please send entries to John Grasham, 2 Kidgate Court, Louth, LN11 9BF. All cheques should be made payable to LOUTH CHESS CLUB. For more information or extra entry forms please contact John Grasham on 07707624975 or jcgrasham@hotmail.co.uk

Please give the age of any players under 16 at the start of the current school year and the grading of any graded players. Please include your postal address, although entries will only be acknowledged if either an email address or a stamped, addressed envelope is enclosed.

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ALF NEWMAN MEMORIAL QUICKPLAY CHESS TOURNAMENT ENTRY FORM

Name(s)                                                 Grade (if any)   Club (if any)                             Age (if under 16 on 1/9/09)

I enclose a cheque for £           made payable to Louth Chess Club

Contact name, email address (please write clearly) and phone number: