03.03.07 The 2nd Annual Maine Scholastic Chess Championship for Girls will take place this Saturday, March 3, 2007 in the Bumps Room of the Memorial Union of the University of Maine, Orono. This tournament will determine the Girls State Champion and qualify the winner for an opportunity to represent the State of Maine at the Susan Polgar National Invitational Championship for Girls on July 29 - August 3, 2007 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. This tournament is NOT cancelled because of snow. It will be held as scheduled: Registration 8:00 - 9:00 a.m., First Round starts at 9:15 a.m. If you will be delayed, or if you have registered and can't make it, please call TD Dan DeLuca at (207) 479-4474 or Assistant TD Andy Bryan at (207) 949-0641.

Second Annual Maine Scholastic Championship for Girls at the University of Maine, Orono.

4SS, G/60, to determine the Official State Scholastic Girls Champion and the Maine qualifier to the annual Susan Polgar National Invitational Championship for Girls. Trophies to top Grade K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 finishers and to the top three overall; awards to all participants. Pre-register (EF $5) or at site 8:00 to 9:00 AM (EF $10). USCF membership required, available with registration. Information and registration forms online here, or from Dan DeLuca, 80 Giles Pond Road, Aurora, ME 04408. Phone (207) 479-4474 or e-mail dcdeluca@yahoo.com