Friday Night Blitz Scholastic (K-6 only)
Friday, January 31, 2025
Glen Oak Elementary School
7300 Blue Holly Drive
Lewis Center, Ohio 43035
Check in by 6:30, Round 1 begins at 7:00
Glen Oak Elementary School
7300 Blue Holly Drive
Lewis Center, Ohio 43035
Check in by 6:30, Round 1 begins at 7:00
Glen Oak Elementary School welcomes you for a fun tournament that has something for everyone! We're offering two different sections. Players will play in all rounds. USCF Membership is encouraged and required for the rated section. ($24 for a year through their site.) USCF Membership is not required to play in the unrated section.
Time controls: Both sections will be G/5, d0. This will be a five round (6 if there’s time) Swiss System tournament. All players will play all rounds and no one gets eliminated.
Sections: Unrated (novice) and rated. Note: USCF membership is mandatory for those playing in the rated section. Blitz games will not impact your regular USCF rating! Thinking of joining USCF? Now is a great time to sign up and play in a fun, low-key setting. Please log on to USCF.org or purchase a membership in the event registration and the tournament director will assist in setting up a youth USCF membership.
Entry fees: $10.00 per student. Register here. Concessions will also be available. “Glen Oak Meals” will be available for $5.00 (includes a slice of pizza, drink, bag of chips and cookie).
Check-in: Players can check in as early as 6:00pm. I would encourage all families to be checked in by 6:30pm. Please purchase a USCF membership on the registration form, if applicable. Announcements will be made at 6:45 and play will begin at 7:00. The goal is to have everything wrapped up by 9:00.
Awards: Trophies to the top two in the unrated section. The top six places in the rated section will earn a trophy. Medals will be awarded to those finishing with at least 2.5 points.
Special Blitz rules: If you make an illegal move that puts or leaves your king in check, you automatically lose. Other infractions incur a one minute penalty. If this happens, please notify a tournament staff member.
Space is limited! The event will be capped at 80 participants! Please register early! No registrations will be accepted after Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
Winter weather disclaimer: If school is cancelled, the event will be rescheduled.
Sections: Unrated (novice) and rated. Note: USCF membership is mandatory for those playing in the rated section. Blitz games will not impact your regular USCF rating! Thinking of joining USCF? Now is a great time to sign up and play in a fun, low-key setting. Please log on to USCF.org or purchase a membership in the event registration and the tournament director will assist in setting up a youth USCF membership.
Entry fees: $10.00 per student. Register here. Concessions will also be available. “Glen Oak Meals” will be available for $5.00 (includes a slice of pizza, drink, bag of chips and cookie).
Check-in: Players can check in as early as 6:00pm. I would encourage all families to be checked in by 6:30pm. Please purchase a USCF membership on the registration form, if applicable. Announcements will be made at 6:45 and play will begin at 7:00. The goal is to have everything wrapped up by 9:00.
Awards: Trophies to the top two in the unrated section. The top six places in the rated section will earn a trophy. Medals will be awarded to those finishing with at least 2.5 points.
Special Blitz rules: If you make an illegal move that puts or leaves your king in check, you automatically lose. Other infractions incur a one minute penalty. If this happens, please notify a tournament staff member.
Space is limited! The event will be capped at 80 participants! Please register early! No registrations will be accepted after Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
Winter weather disclaimer: If school is cancelled, the event will be rescheduled.
