Maine Scholastic Chess Championships for Girls

March 1, 2008, Memorial Union, University of Maine, Orono

The winner of this tournament will be eligible to represent the State of Maine at the 2008 Susan Polgar National Invitational for Girls, (date and location to be announced).

Format / Time Control: 4-Round Swiss, G/60 or G/55 with 5 second delay; USCF membership required (see below). Sections: Championship and Under 600 USCF Rating.

Prizes: Trophies to top 3 in each section and greatest upset based on USCF ratings. Every player receives a special participation medal.

Schedule: Late registration ends Saturday 9:00 a.m., first round 9:15 a.m., subsequent rounds as soon as possible. Closing ceremony will take place after last round.

Entry Fee: For USCF members with proof of membership thru date of tournament: $5 if rec’d by Feb. 22. For non-USCF members under age 24: $30 if rec’d by Feb. 22. For non-USCF members under age 15: $24 if rec’d by Feb. 22. For non-USCF members under age 12: $22 if rec’d by February 22. Add $5 for post-Feb. 22 registration.

You can become a member of the USCF at www.uschess.org or at the tournament.

Directions to UMO Memorial Union: www.umaine.edu/locator/directions.htm

Make checks payable to: Maine Chess Coaches Association

Mail with entry form to: Dan DeLuca, 80 Giles Pond Road, Aurora, ME 04408

For More Information: (207) 479-4474; dcdeluca@yahoo.com

Player’s Name:_______________________________ Age: ________Grade: _________

Address:________________________________________________________________

Phone Number:_____________________E-mail:________________________________

USCF Rating: ___________ USCF#:_______________ USCF Exp. Date:___________

Section (circle): Championship or U600 Fee enclosed:________________________