Get Ready for the Southern Scholastic at the
Charlotte Youth Chess Club
Official Chess Club of CMSCA

2009 Preparation for the Southern Scholastic Series
South Mecklenburg High School
8900 Park Road
Charlotte, NC 28210
Sundays 2-5pm (Beginners 2-4pm) Calendar below
Classroom Instruction – Weekly Tournament Game-Game Analysis
Problems-Simultaneous Exhibitions-Small Group Workshops - Individual
Tutoring-Tournament Prizes
	 Details
Open enrollment * Pre K through Grade 12
4 Sessions Until the Southern Scholastic
Discounted Series Fee: $ 50 (siblings: $40)
Or - Weekly fee: $ 20   (siblings: $ 15) Scholarships available on a `need'
basis
Instructional Staff: NM Matt Noble (2200+), Expert Jonathan Munnell (2000+),
Laura Lee (1900+), Bernard Baker (1800+) plus Guest Instructors.
Club Calendar for the rest of FALL 2009:
November 15, 22, 29 December 6

The place to be for chess instruction!

The best and brightest learn here
Emphasis on chess skills, thinking logically,
love of the game plus outstanding character and sportsmanship.
Past and current students include many state scholastic champions and a national
scholastic champion!
Questions - contact: Tim Champion tdchampion@... 704-661-9562
Join our Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/charlotteyouthchess
CHARLOTTE YOUTH CHESS CLUB- REGISTRATION FORM –Fall 2009
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STUDENT________________________________________________________
SCHOOL:_________________________________
GRADE (in Fall 2009)  ________________
ADDRESS ________________________________________________________
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Home PHONE: ______________________ Cell Phone __________________________
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PARENTS CAN BE REACHED AT: _____________________DURING CLASSTIME
SKILL LEVEL: ___BEGINNER (unsure of how to move pieces)
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______ INTERMEDIATE  (USCF rating 350-750)
____ ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE (USCF rating above 750)
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PARENTS: I UNDERSTAND THAT CYCC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR MY
CHILD'S BEHAVIOR. PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO
SCHOOL PROPERTY OR PERSONAL PROPERTY.
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Please join us for the CMSCA Junior Open this Saturday!
12th CMSCA JUNIOR OPEN
NOVEMBER 14, 2009
West Charlotte High School
2219 Senior Dr., Charlotte 28216
Open to all 21 years old and under.  USCF membership is REQUIRED.

Format: Swiss System (No one is eliminated).  Rounds and time controls vary by
section.  Accelerated pairing may be used if deemed necessary.

Sections:  The tournament is divided into 6 sections by age:  21 & Under; 18 &
Under; 16 & Under; 12 & Under; 10 & Under, 8 & Under (ages as of November 1).

Section # Rounds Time Control Round times Estimated End Time
21 & Under 3 G/60 9:30, 12:30, 3:00  5:15 PM
18 & Under 3 G/60 9:30, 12:30, 3:00 5:15 PM
16 & Under 4 G/45 9:30, 11:15, 1:15, 3:00 4:45 PM
12 & Under 4 G/45 9:30, 11:15, 1:15, 3:00 4:45 PM
10 & Under 5 G/30 9:30, 10:45, 12:30, 1:45, 3:00 4:15 PM
8 & Under 5 G/30 9:30, 10:45, 12:30, 1:45, 3:00 4:15 PM

Registration:  $15 online via PayPal registration until November 13th, $25.00
on-site registration from 8:00am-8:40 am.  If you pre-register but cannot play,
please notify Dr. Tim Champion (tchampion@...) or Lori Holcombe
(ldh4duke@...) before the first round for a refund.

Byes:  one 1/2pt. bye allowed, except in the last round.  Registration after
8:40 AM uses this bye for round one.  We must be notified in advance of byes. 
Byes will be posted for pre-registrations on the web (www.cmsca.org) and on the
wall charts after each round; correction requests are the responsibility of the
player.
Memberships:   USCF membership required with an expiration date of December 2009
or later!  Purchase your USCF membership at the tournament or buy a discounted
membership online at www.uschess.org.  Please check to be sure membership is
current!
Prizes:  Trophies for top three places in each section and Best Unrated in each
section.  Trophy to best K and 1st grader.

Concessions and equipment will be available for sale on site.  Game analysis
provided by CMSCA instructors.  Register online at www.cmsca.org.