2006 York Region

 Chess Championships

      June 24-25  (Sat, Sun)

      Richmond Hill Curling Club

121 Elgin Mills Rd., Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3A8 

 

Style:                           5 round Swiss,5 sections

Open (FIDE Rated)

U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600(w/UNR)

Rounds:                      10:30 am, 2:30pm, & 6:00 pm Sat. & Sunday, 11:00 am & 3:00 pm

Time Control:             Game/90

Registration:              9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (sharp) Saturday before the Tournament [only players registering before 10:00 a.m. are guaranteed to be paired for 10:30 a.m.], or in advance by mail.

 

 Make Cheques payable to “Barry Thorvardson” and  send to

 Barry Thorvardson, 3 Peel Avenue, Brampton, Ontario L6W1X1

 

                        EMAIL REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED until 11pm Thursday, June 23. 

 

Entry Fee:                  $60 in advance, $70 cash only on Saturday at the site

($10 less for Jr (born after Sept 10, 1985),  Seniors (55 and older), and for Women )

$40  Entry Fee for U1600 Section and $ 30 for Unrated

 

Other Information:    Chess Sets and Clocks will be provided.

 

Organizer:                  OCA, Barry Thorvardson 905-846-8467

 

TD:                             Barry Thorvardson  905-846-8467

                                       Email: barry@cybersolutions.net

 

Byes:                           Maximum 2 – ½ point byes available in rounds 1-4

 if requested in advance

 

Prizes:   *** $4,100 *** 

(based on 105 players )

          

                              Open      U2200    U2000     U1800   U1600   UNR

                   1st             $500      $500        $500      $500      $500    $200

                   2nd            $150      $150        $150      $150      $150    $100

                   3rd            $100      $100        $100      $100      $100      $50

Totals                        $750      $750        $750      $750      $750    $350 

A GTC L Grand Prix 2006 event

(5% to go to GTCL Grand Prix fund),

 

Based on 40 Adults at $60, 25 players at $50, and 20 players at $40 and 20 players at $30

. for revenues of $5,050, with $700 towards space rentals and expenses, $250 to GP Fund.

 

Accommodation:    Special Pricing $79.99 weekend rates have been arranged at Knights Inn, 10711 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, L4C 3E1, 905-884-1007. Mention OCA when booking. (This is located adjacent to the playing site for affordability and easy player access.)