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Gather in beautiful, diverse Bloomington, Indiana, for an exciting day of chess! In memory of Indiana chess legend Dave Herron.• When: Saturday, October 5, 2024
• Where: Holiday Inn Bloomington - University Area, 1710 N Kinser Pike, Bloomington, IN 47404 (hotel rate $99, call hotel to book, mention Dave Herron Memorial, rooms may sell out)
• Sections: Playing by class*. Master/expert, Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class E*. Players may play up one class if desired.
• Time control: G60 with a 10-second increment.
• Round times: First round promptly begins at 9am. Subsequent rounds will be at approximately 12:30, 3:30, and 6:30. Arrive at the playing site no later than 8:45am. First round at 9.
• Materials: Bring your own boards, pieces, and clocks. Limited sets will be available. Plan accordingly!
• Concessions and lunch: There will be a short lunch break after the first round. Concessions will be available for purchase. Many restaurants are nearby.
• Entry fee: $50 flat, no more, no less. Registration is possible on-site. CHECKS NOT ACCEPTED ON-SITE. Entry fee is waived for players receiving government assistance** or on free/reduced school lunch.
• Prizes: $5000 B100: Master/expert: 600/400/250; A: 400/250/180; B: 400/250/180; C: 400/250/180; D: 400/250/180; E: 400/250/180. All prizes paid by Venmo, cash, or check. Prizes subject to change based on number of entries.
• Register: Fill out this Google form: https://forms.gle/iAaRVgCHQh1UD84b7 (https://forms.gle/iAaRVgCHQh1UD84b7)
• USCF membership: All players must have an active USCF membership that is NOT expired. We will be checking all registered players to ensure this.
• Contact: Ben Foley, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), 812-318-2875 (Event organized by new affiliate Hoosier Chess Academy)
*Corresponding ratings for each class are:
• Master/expert: 2000+
• A: 1800-1999
• B: 1600-1799
• C: 1400-1599
• D: 1200-1399
• E: 1000-1199
• *Note: Players under 1000 will play in Class E.
**Government assistance means at least one of the following:
• SNAP
• TANF
• SSI
• WIC
• LIHEAP
• Section 8
• Medicaid
• Free and reduced (school) lunch
Proof of receipt of at least one of the above is required to obtain the ent
ry fee waiver. Additional services will be considered case-by-case.
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Holiday Inn Bloomington, 1710 N. Kinser Pike,Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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