2023 Michigan Junior Chess Championships
Schedule
Sat, 11 Mar, 2023 at 09:00 am
Location
Lansing Center | Lansing, MI
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This tournament is Michigan's State Scholastic Championship for IndividualsParking in Downtown Lansing: https://www.lansingcenter.com/about/parking-directions/parking
NO OUTSIDE FOOD or COOLERS per Lansing Center Rules!!! Concessions available on-site both days
Register by Tuesday, March 7 to get the early entry fee of $25!
Entries after this date are $40 and online registration closes Friday, March 10 at 10pm.
Onsite registration is $50 with Half-Point Bye for Round 1
We recommend all parents/coaches print out a copy of the flyer and keep it with you during the event.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18oJYKxtxYfzAlho7MnMsHno-77DFS2dz/view?usp=share_link
Hotel Rooms Available at the Radisson Lansing at the Capitol, 111 North Grand Ave, Lansing, MI 48933
Rate: $109+tax by March 3, 2023
(800) 333-3333
www.radisson.com/lansingmi - Promotion Code: MIJR03
Format: 5-SS, 8 Sections
Junior Championship (K-12): March 11-12
Junior Reserve (9-12 U1000): March 11
Young Junior Championship (K-8): March 11
Young Junior Reserve (K-8 U800): March 11
Children's Championship (K-5): March 11
Children's Reserve (K-5 U600): March 11
Young Children's Championship (K-3): March 11
Young Children's Reserve (K-3 U300): March 11
USCF required for all except K-3 sections. MCA required for Michigan residents.
MCA Policy: No Cell Phones (or Smart Watches) allowed with players during active games!
Entry Fee:
$25 Advance by 3/7/2023
$40 Advance by 3/10/2023 at 10pm
All mailed entries must be postmarked by 3/3/2023
Onsite: $50 with Half-Point Bye for Round 1
Rounds:
Junior Championship (K-12): Sat: 9:30am – 1:45pm – 6pm, Sun: 9:30am – 1:45pm
One Day Sections: 9am - 11am - 1pm - 3pm - 5pm
Contact:
Jeff Aldrich
810-955-7271
[email protected]
https://www.michess.org/
Here is a good link for new parents/players to understand what to expect:
https://www.chessparent.com/tournamentprep.html
When signing up, only request a bye for games where the player cannot attend the match. Byes are requests not to play the game that round.
Championship sections are for stronger, experienced players. Reserve sections are for beginners and have a rating limit for rated players. Unrated player may play in either section.
Prizes:
Junior Championship (K-12): Top 5, Top 3 Gr 9u, 10, 11, 12; Scholarships: 1st $500, 2nd $250
Top in Grade 9-12 represents Michigan at the Denker Tournament of High School State Champions at the U.S. Open.
Top Female Finisher represents Michigan at the Haring National Tournament of Girls State Champions at the U.S. Open
Junior Reserve (9-12 U1000): Top 5
Young Junior Championship (K-8): Top 5, Top 3 Gr 6u, 7, 8
Top in Grade 6-8 represents Michigan at the Barber Tournament of Middle School State Champions at the U.S. Open.
Young Junior Reserve (K-8): Top 5
Children's Championship (K-5): Top 5, Top 3 Gr 4u, 5
Top player represents Michigan at the Rockefeller Tournament of Elementary State Champions at the U.S. Open.
Children's Reserve (K-5 U600): Top 5
Young Children's Championship (K-3): Top 5, Top 3 Gr Ku, 1, 2, 3
Young Children's Reserve (K-3 U300): Top 5
Invitational Events will be held from July 29 - August 1, 2023 during the U.S. Open in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Tournament Information
Check-In: We have a limited window to set up and start the tournament on Saturday morning. Players DO NOT need to Check-In. Players on the "Entry List" at https://onlineregistration.cc/index.php will be paired for their first game. Players not attend should email or text the Tournament Director before 8:15am on Saturday morning to receive a refund of their entry fee. Players who do not inform the TD of withdrawals will not receive a refund of their entry fee.
Equipment: Boards and Pieces are provided for tournament games. Bring your own set for skittles between rounds.
Bring Clocks: Games may start without clocks, but games running long will have a clock placed on them with very little time.
Notation: All players must record the moves of their game until one player has less than 5 minutes remaining on the clock. Younger players just learning to write should make an attempt by writing the piece or check marks. Please bring writing utensils as they are not provided.
Cell Phones: No Players may have cell phone in their possession during their game.
Spectators: Parents and Coaches will be separated from the playing area once games begin.
Eligibility: All players that meet grade eligibility are welcome to participate including out of state players. Out of state players are not eligible for scholarships, state champion titles, nor being state representative.
Visit https://www.lansingcenter.com/ to see the location layout. Below is the space available for the chess tournament.
Junior (K-12, Sat & Sun): Rooms 101-104
One Day Sections (Sat only): Hall A
Teams Rooms Available (Sat only): Rooms 201-205
General Skittles: Banquet Rooms 1-8
Concessions: North Point Cafe
Time Control:
Junior Championship (K-12): G/90+30
One Day Sections: G/40;d5
Please bring your clock. Search for your clock on You Tube to find videos on how to set it. It is players' responsibility to know how to set their clock.
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Where is it happening?
Lansing Center, 333 E Michigan Ave,Lansing,MI,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: