2008 Discovery Scholastic

Map of Discovery

LOCATION: Discovery Middle School, 1304 Hughes Road, Madison, AL 35758
DIRECTIONS: From I-65: Take I-565 (exit 340) east; go 9.3 miles to exit 8, Wall-Triana Hwy. Turn left at the end of the exit ramp on Wall-Triana. Turn right at the first traffic light, Madison Blvd. Go 2.26 miles and turn left on Hughes Rd. at traffic light. Drive approx. 4 miles north. The school is on the left.
From Huntsville: Take I-565 west; exit Madison Blvd. Go approx. 3 miles and turn right on Hughes Rd. Drive approx. 4 miles north. The school is on the left.
DATE: Saturday, March 29, 2008
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. No spectators will be permitted in the playing areas.
TIME CONTROL: G/30 (Game in 30 minutes.)
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.
EARLY REGISTRATION: STRONGLY ENCOURAGED - Forms must be received by March 26, 2008 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 26, 2008; $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: $17.00/yr if 13 and under; $19.00/yr if 15 and under; $25/yr if 25 and under. Join or renew on-site (cash/check only) or on USCF website, uschess.org, click Join/Renew link at upper right. Credit card payment accepted by USCF.
PRIZES: Trophies to top 12 individuals in Primary and Elementary sections; top 7 in Jr. High; top 5 in Open. Trophy to top 5 teams in Primary and Elementary sections (four highest scores); top 3 teams in Jr. High and Open.
TEAMS: This is an individual event, with secondary team prizes. Teams may represent a school or club. Pairings will be "team blind".
CONCESSIONS: Coffee, donuts, fruit, pizza, hot dogs, popcorn, water, soda, candy.
QUESTIONS: glarson@knology.net

Entry Form

Last modified: 20 February 08
Roger McIntyre

LOCATION:	Discovery Middle School, 1304 Hughes Road, Madison, AL 35758
DIRECTIONS:	From I-65: Take I-565 (exit 340) east; go 9.3 miles to exit 8, Wall-Triana Hwy. Turn left at the end of the exit ramp on Wall-Triana. Turn right at the first traffic light, Madison Blvd. Go 2.26 miles and turn left on Hughes Rd. at traffic light. Drive approx. 4 miles north. The school is on the left. From Huntsville: Take I-565 west; exit Madison Blvd. Go approx. 3 miles and turn right on Hughes Rd. Drive approx. 4 miles north. The school is on the left.
DATE:	Saturday, March 29, 2008
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. No spectators will be permitted in the playing areas.
TIME CONTROL:	G/30 (Game in 30 minutes.)
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.
EARLY REGISTRATION:	STRONGLY ENCOURAGED - Forms must be received by March 26, 2008 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 26, 2008; $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: $17.00/yr if 13 and under; $19.00/yr if 15 and under; $25/yr if 25 and under. Join or renew on-site (cash/check only) or on USCF website, uschess.org, click Join/Renew link at upper right. Credit card payment accepted by USCF.
PRIZES:	Trophies to top 12 individuals in Primary and Elementary sections; top 7 in Jr. High; top 5 in Open. Trophy to top 5 teams in Primary and Elementary sections (four highest scores); top 3 teams in Jr. High and Open.
TEAMS:	This is an individual event, with secondary team prizes. Teams may represent a school or club. Pairings will be "team blind".
CONCESSIONS:	Coffee, donuts, fruit, pizza, hot dogs, popcorn, water, soda, candy.
QUESTIONS:	glarson@knology.net