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A traditional part of the Staffordshire Congress while it was being run regularly, was the
Staffordshire Under 21 Championship.
Following last year's successful congress, the competition is being reintroduced for 2008.
The highest scoring Staffordshire player in the Premier section, who was under 21 on 1st September 2007, will receive the title "Staffordshire Under 21 Champion".
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Staffordshire Chess Congress Details may change slightly from year to year, but this page is intended to explain the basics of the Staffordshire Chess Congress.
It should give you an idea of how it is organised, and what to expect if you are interested in taking part.
More details can be found either on entry forms, or from Mrs Traci Whitfield (Contact details in the right hand column).
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Where will it be held?
High St, Bloxwich, Walsall.
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 Timetable
Saturday 12th April 2008
Round 1 10.00 am - 1.30 pm
Round 2 2.00 pm - 5.30 pm
Round 3 6.00 pm - 9.30 pm
Sunday 13th April 2008
Round 4 10.00 am - 1.30 pm
Round 5 2.00 pm - 5.30 pm
Players may request a half-point bye in any one of the first 4 rounds at the time of entry.
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 Rate of play
36 moves in 90 minutes, followed by a 15 minute quickplay finish.
If a player does not arrive within 30 minutes of start of play, their opponent will be re-paired if possible.
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 Refreshments.
Light refreshments will be available.
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Chief Controller
David Thomas. (ECF Arbiter).
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Leisure Facilities
The leisure centre has a swimming pool and other leisure facilities that will be available during the weekend of the event. Please contact the centre directly for further details / brochure (01922 710295)
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How is its organised?
There are three separate sections.
Premier
Players graded under 180
Major
Players graded under 140
Minor
Players graded under 100
Ungraded players should provide details of any congress and league results, or former grades.
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Prizes.
For each Section
First: £120
Second: £80
Third: £50
Depending on the number of entries, additional grading and junior prizes will be awarded in each section.
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Entry fees
In each section:
Adult £19
Junior £15
(Junior players must have been Under 18 on 1st September 2007)
ECF Direct Members can claim a £2 refund on production of their card at the event.
Entries received after 6th April 2008 will incur an additional late entry fee of £4.
Entries on the day will incur a fee of £7.
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Entry forms |
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The 2008 Staffordshire Congress was held on the weekend of:
12th & 13th April 2008.
At:
Bloxwich Leisure Centre
High Street,
Bloxwich,
Walsall,
WS3 2DA
If you have any questions about the congress, please contact
Mrs Traci Whitfield.
Email:  .
Tel: 01782 623361
(before 9 pm please)
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