PROPSAL FOR MCC SUMMER 2001 SCHOLASTIC CHESS PROGRAM

PROPOSAL FOR MCC SUMMER 2002 SCHOLASTIC CHESS PROGRAM

Submitted by Alan Hodge

Overall Structure:

The proposed 2002 summer program will consist of four tournaments:

Tournament 1: six-round Swiss tournament (two tournament games per night) to be played on June 20, June 27 and July 11 (no games on July 4)
Tournament 2: six-round Swiss tournament (two tournament games per night) to be played on July 18, July 25 and August 1
Tournament 3: six-round Swiss tournament (two tournament games per night) to be played on August 8, August 15 and August 22
Tournament 4: four-round Swiss tournament to be played on Sunday, August 25. [need to confirm availability of venue and date] Only players who played in Tournament 1, 2 or 3 may play in Tournament 4.

Sections:

Both the number of sections and the break points will depend on the number of participants and the distribution of their ratings, but proposed sections for all four tournaments are as follows:

Open

Under 900

Under 700

Under 500

With respect to the first tournament that a player enters, his or her applicable rating will be determined as follows.

· USCF ratings published in the June 2002 rating supplement will apply for rated players.

· Unrated players will be assigned a rating equivalent determined by the formula ((grade+2)*100)-50. For example, a player who just completed second grade would be assigned a rating equivalent of 350; a player who just completed fifth grade would be assigned a rating equivalent of 650.

With respect to any subsequent tournament that a player enters, his or her applicable rating will be the Swis-Sys-calculated “post” rating from the last tournament he or she played in.

Players would be permitted to play up.

Time Control:

The time control for all games in all sections in all tournaments will be G/30.

Pairings:

Pairings will be normal Swiss-style pairings for all tournament games. Side games will be paired as appropriate.

Prizes:

Participation prize:

This prize will be awarded entirely on the basis of participation in the summer program, regardless of any game results. Anyone playing in a summer program tournament on any three or more (out of ten) dates will be awarded a medal.

Score prizes:

These prizes will be awarded entirely on the basis of game results.

Anyone scoring four or more total points in Tournaments 1, 2 and 3 will be awarded free MACA membership for a year (a $6.00 value). Anyone winning this prize who is already a MACA member will have his or her membership extended for one year.

Anyone scoring nine or more total points in Tournaments 1, 2 and 3 will be awarded free entry into Tournament 4 (a $10.00 value). Anyone winning this prize who has already paid the entry fee for Tournament 4 will have his or her entry fee ($10) refunded. This prize will be awarded in addition to the MACA membership as described above.

Anyone scoring 14 or more total points in Tournaments 1, 2 and 3 will be awarded a $50.00 cash prize. This prize will be awarded in addition to the others prizes as described above.

Trophies:

Trophies will be awarded only in Tournament 4 as follows (subject to change; final number and definition of sections depend on actual registration):

Open 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, 1st and 2nd under 1000*, 1st and 2nd female*

Under 900 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, 1st and 2nd under 800*, 1st and 2nd female*

Under 700 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, 1st and 2nd under 600*, 1st and 2nd female*

Under 500 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, 1st and 2nd under 400*, 1st and 2nd female*

*Highest finisher in category who does not win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place.

Byes:

Half-point byes will not be permitted. Full-point byes will be given only to players paired out of any round.

Entry Fees:

$10 for any single tournament

$20 for any two tournaments

$25 for any three tournaments

$30 for all four tournament

$5 for any single night (to accommodate and encourage participation of players who are unable to attend a tournament in its entirety or who just want to check it out)

Other Items:

Players must be USCF members.

MCC will pay all program-related organizational, promotional and operational expenses as incurred.

MCC will pay me a $100 tournament director’s fee for the entire program. In exchange for this fee I will to do the following:

· Organize the program and direct all tournaments

· Prepare an entry form

· Prepare flyers for local distribution (assistance requested with distribution to tournament, club and school program sites)

· Distribute a notice by email to prospective players/parents (leveraging MCC’s and MACA’s lists)

· Prepare registration material and submit all dues to USCF as required

· Obtain and award prizes

· Submit rating reports to USCF

· Submit wall charts and standings to MCC for posting, including USCF crosstables when available

· Prepare a report, including financial reconciliation, for MCC at the conclusion of the program

Financial Projections:

The following projections are based on a total registration of 60 players, not including “one-timers”.