Space City Open 1998

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Dublin Park Recreation Center
Madison, Alabama

 
DATE:         14-15 March 1998

DETAILS:      5 Round Swiss.  USCF Rated.
              Heart of Dixie Event Tournament
              Novag Grand Prix Tournament - 6 Grand Prix Points
              NC, NS, W

TIME CONTROL: 40 moves in 90 minutes, SD in 30 minutes

REGISTRATION: For early registration, send entry form and fees to: 
                 Huntsville Chess Club 
                 P.O. Box 7062 
                 Huntsville, AL  35807
              8:00 - 9:00 AM on 1st day of tournament

ROUNDS:       Open and Amateur Sections: 9:30, 2:00, 6:30 Saturday;
              9:30, 2:00 Sunday

MEMBERSHIP:   All participants must be USCF and ACF members
              (other states OK)
              Memberships available on site. 

ENTRY FEE:    Open: $30 if received by March 10.  $40 at site.
              Amateur U1600: $30 if received by March 10.  $40 at site.
              Make checks payable to the Huntsville Chess Club
              Include USCF ID# and desired section

PRIZES:       $300 Guaranteed, other prizes based on 45 entries
              Open:  1st $300G, 2nd $150, Expert $150 - $100,
              A-Class $100 - $50, U1800 $100 - $50
              Amateur:  1st $125, 2nd $75, Class D $75,
              U1200 $50, Unrated $50
              (unrated eligible for unrated prize only)

Accomodation: I565 at Wall Triana Hwy exit on Hwy 20
              Days Inn - Space Center West 205 772-9550
              Federal Square 800 458-1639
              Motel 6 205 772-7479
              Ramada 800 272-6232

Directions:   From I565 Wall Triana Hwy exit turn right on Hwy 20
              1 mile then left on Hughes at second light
              Go north on Hughes 1.8 miles to second light (Exxon)
              Right on Madison Pike .5 miles
              Left into Dublin Park Recreation Center on hill.

              From US 72 turn south on Hughes at light (BP Station)
              3.2 miles to second light
              Left on Madison Pike (Exxon) .5 miles
              Left into Dublin Park Recreation Center on hill.

              From Huntsville via Madison Pike 3.7 miles from Rideout
              Road overpass right into Dublin Park Recreation Center.              

INFORMATION:  Gerald Wheeler (256) 461-7858