LOCATION:	Hampton Cove Elementary School 261 Old 431 Highway Hampton Cove, Alabama 35763
DIRECTIONS:	I-565 to Exit 19A(Governor's Drive, US-431); 8.3 Miles, Cross over Monte Sano Mountain; when you come to Old 431, turn left, go 1/3 of a mile, school on left.
DATE:	Saturday, March 6, 2010
DETAILS:	5 Round Swiss. USCF Rated. Four sections, by grade. Primary (K-3), Elementary (K-5), Jr. High (K-9), Open (K-12). Players are strongly encouraged to play in the lowest section for which they are eligible, but may play in a higher section. Jr. High (K-9) and Open (K-12) sections may be merged at the TD's discretion -- all applicable prizes awarded if sections merged. No spectators will be permitted in the playing areas.
TIME CONTROL:	Game in 30 minutes or game in 25 minutes with 5 second delay.
SCHEDULE:	On-site registration & check-in: 8:30am - 9:30am. Registration after 9:30am requires a 1st round forfeit. MANDATORY players meeting: 10:00am in Cafeteria. Rounds at 10:15AM, 11:30AM, 1:00PM, 2:15PM, & 3:30PM (Final two rounds may be sooner, at TD's discretion).
REGISTRATION:	EARLY REGISTRATION STRONGLY ENCOURAGED - - Forms must be postmarked by March 1, 2010 to qualify for discounted entry fee. Make checks payable to Huntsville Chess Club; single check for multiple entry/USCF m'ship okay - include details on Entry Form(s). Send entry form and fees to: Gerald Larson, 2909 Gallalee Road, Huntsville, Alabama 35801
ENTRY FEE:	$20.00 per player if received by March 1, 2010; $30.00 after this date or if registering on site. Cash/check only onsite.
MEMBERSHIPS:	All participants must be United States Chess Federation (USCF) members. Rates based on age at time of expiration. Least-expensive one-year memberships are $16 for players under 13 yrs, $20 under 16, $24 under 25. Other options are available. Please join/renew online at uschess.org (click JOIN/RENEW link at upper right) or call 931-787-1234, M-F, 8-5 Central. Bring confirmation printout to on-site check-in. Credit cards accepted by USCF online or by phone; cash or check only on-site - no plastic!
PRIZES:	Trophies to top 12 individuals in Primary and Elementary sections; top 7 in Jr. High: top 3 in Open. Trophy to top 5 teams in Primary and Elementary sections (four highest scores); top 3 teams in Jr. High: top team in the Open.
TEAMS:	This is an individual event, with secondary team prizes. Teams may represent a school or club or Alabama Chess Federation affiliate. Pairings will be "team blind".
CONCESSIONS:	Coffee, donuts, fruit, pizza, hot dogs, popcorn, water, soda, candy.
QUESTIONS:	Jim Weiner -- email: jimweiner1@knology.net, phone: 256-682-3319