Rising Star, Your First Tournament Experience!
NON-Rated Practice Event for First Timers Only + Parent Seminar!
NEXT BAC RISING STAR EVENT
Date/Time: Saturday, September 20th, 4:45PM - 6:15PM
Location: Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto (UUCPA)
[ 505 East Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306 - Fireside Room ]
Cost: $35
Bundle Deal Info: [ $50 for both the Rising Star Event and the Palo Alto Weekend Club (2:30PM - 4:30PM) ]
$75 value, Palo Alto Weekend Club is on the same day/location before the Rising Star Event
Pay on-site at 2:30PM to claim this bundle deal!
RISING STAR EVENT — IMPORTANT NOTE:
– This event is intended for players who have no prior over-the-board USCF rated experience and wish to learn the basic procedures and expectations of participating in a real USCF tournament.
– Each player may participate in only one Rising Star event. Afterwards, players are expected to play in regular, rated events.
– An information seminar for parents will be held during the practice tournament, covering everything you need to know about your child playing in rated over-the-board tournaments.
BAC RISING STAR GENERAL INFORMATION:
What is the Rising Star Event?
– The Rising Star Event is a practice tournament designed to help new Players learn the rules and expectations of an official USCF-rated tournament
– The tournament will be held with the same format as a regular scholastic tournament, however, the games will not be rated
– No USCF membership required to participate in the Rising Star Event
– Players will practice:
– Standard Procedures before, during, and after each game
– Touch-move and other special tournament rules
– General tournament etiquette
– Common terms and phrases
Practice Tournament Format:
– The Practice Tournament will be a series of 3 or 4 games in a Quad or Swiss Format depending on the total number of Players (Details on the tournament formats will be explained at the event)
– The tournament is not an elimination tournament, all Players will play all scheduled games
– Details on Time-Controls and how Players are paired in each round will be explained in full at the event
Awards:
– The experience itself is the award!
– Also, every participant will receive a BAC medal regardless of their final score/performance
– Please note that score/performance WILL be used to determine awards in regular competitive rated events
What do I need to Bring?
– BAC will provide all the needed materials! [boards, sets, notation sheets, pencils will all be provided]
– Feel free to bring your own chess clock, notation sheets, or writing utensils if you would like
– We will put our clocks onto games that go on for too long
The Parent Seminar:
– There will be an informational session for parents while the practice tournament is in progress
– Some of the topics that will be covered:
– Explanation of the benefits of chess to your child
– Introduction to the various types of chess tournaments
– Navigating the USCF (United States Chess Federation) website
– Explanation of USCF membership options
– Explanation of the USCF rating system
– Introduction to the dedicated BAC Tournament website
– Additional information on the methods/tools to improve at chess
– Depending on the enrollment, the seminar may be limited to one adult per player
Register?
You may register on this page (you must be logged in to do so). You may also pay on-location if you are able to come 10-15 minutes prior to register and pay on-site. You may reach out to enrich@bayareachess.com with any questions.
Cancellation Policy: All cancellations prior to the day of the Event are subject to $3 fee.
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