Staffordshire Junior Championship Terms and Conditions

 Entry Sections

The following age group sections will be contested.

U8’s – Open to players born on or after 1st September 2018

U9’s – Open to players born on or after 1st September 2017

U10’s – Open to players born on or after 1st September 2016

U11’s – Open to players born on or after 1st September 2015

U12’s – Open to players born on or after 1st September 2014

U14’s – Open to players born on or after 1st September 2012

U16’s – Open to players born on or after 1st September 2010

U18’s – Open to players born on or after 1st September 2008

Trophies, Monetary Prizes and Medals

The competition is open to all players subject to age, but only Staffordshire qualified players may win the cups. Please see the Qualification Section

Monetary Prizes, Cups and Medals will be awarded in each section. The top boy and girl in each section will be be awarded the Staffordshire Junior trophies for the section. In the event of a tie in ant section the trophies are shared. The top scoring junior of either sex in the overall competition will become Staffordshire Junior Champion and top scoring girl in the overall competition will become Staffordshire Girls Champion. 

The method for resolving a tie for any of the trophies will be described in Tie Resolution Section.

Section Prize Money is based on the number of entrants and is intended to be: Winner £50, Runner Up £30, Third Place £20.  This may have to be reduced if there are less entrants than planned.

The Organisers of the Championship reserve the right to merge sections if the entry is insufficient. If this occurs then the entrants will still compete for the age appropriate award. 

Playing Schedule and Timings

Registration 10:00

Round 1            10:15am-11:15am

Round 2            11:15am-12:15am

Round 3            12:15pm-1:15pm

Lunch

Round 4            2:15pm-3:15pm

Round 5            3:15pm-4:15pm

Round 6            4:15pm-5:15pm

Prizegiving ASAP after last round.

Trophies will be awarded at this time. Monetary prizes will be given later.

All Entrants will play six matches during the day.  The Rapid play time limit of 15 minutes with a 10 second increment will apply. All games will be ECF rated.

Car Parking and Food Service

Car Parking is free on the college site.

Hot and cold food will be served from 0930 to 15:00. Water will be available after this time.

Playing Rules and Conditions

The Laws of Chess apply to all matches with the following exception, for players under 11 the illegal move penalties will be at the Arbiter’s discretion.

Only players and officials will be permitted in the playing area during the match times. During match times parents or carers should only enter at the request of the Arbiter.

Staffordshire Cup Qualification

While entry is open to all juniors, only Staffordshire qualified players may win a trophy. Medals and Cash prizes are open to all entrants.

The Staffordshire qualifications are:

1) Born in Staffordshire.

2) Resident in Staffordshire.

3) At at school or in other education in Staffordshire.

4) Membership of a Staffordshire club or a club with a Staffordshire Postcode.

5) Played 5 games in last 5 years in the North Staffs, Cannock or Wolverhampton leagues.

6) Played for a Staffordshire County Team, at Junior or Senior level.

Medals

The following medals will be awarded. A gold medal for a score of 5.5 or 6 out of 6. A silver medal for 5 or 4.5 out 6. A bronze medal for scores from 3 to 4.5 from the six games.

Bye Round

 

A player may choose to take a half point bye for any round with the exception of the final round.

Late Players

Players who are late for the start of the event will be allowed to continue in the competition but will not score any points for the missed rounds. The drawn opponent of a late or missing player will receive a full point for the round.