NJSCF

World Amateur Team East Almost Upon Us – February 18

WORLD AMATEUR TEAM & U.S. TEAM EAST. 6SS, 40/2, SD/1. Parsippany Hilton

1 Hilton Ct., Parsippany,N.J. 07054. Chess Rate valid until 1/16. Reserve early 973-267-7373 or 1- 800-HILTONS. Morris/Essex train to Morris Plains 1.5 miles. Open to 4- player teams with one optional alternate. Team average (4 highest ratings—2012 January Rating list) must be under 2200.

EF: $150 postmarked by 2/5/12. Scholastic teams College and below $145 per team, ALL-$185 after or at door.—all teams, any changes at site $25 charge. Check out official website www.njscf.org.

Prizes: 1-5th Place teams, plaque and 4 digital clocks; Top Team (Denis Barry Award) U2100, 2000, 1900, 1800, 1700, 1600, 1500, 1400, 1300, 1200, 1000 each plaque and 4 Digital Clocks; Top college team (same school) 4 Digital Clocks & plaque ;  Top HS team (grades 9-12 same school), Top Middle School (grades 5-9 same school), Top Elementary School (grades K-6 same school), Top 2 Scholastic Teams (mixed schools okay) (Collins Award),  Mixed Doubles (2 males, 2 females-no alternates), Seniors (all players over age 50), Military,  each plaque & 4 Digital Clocks to top team; Company Team (same employer) Old Timers Trophy (all players over 65),    Family (4 family members),   State teams—CT, DE, MD, MA, NJ, NY (Benjamin Award), PA, VA, NC, RI, OH, Canada, each plaque top team;  Special Plaque to Top College (NJ , NY, Pennsylvania), Best Player 1-4 and top alternate, All 6-0 scores each Digital clock. Biggest Individual upset each round Engraved Cross pen;   Entry fee refunded to team with Best “Chess related” name, Sunday night– Best “Chess Related costumes or gimmick—gourmet dinner for four.

 Reg. 9-12 Sat 2/18: Rds. 1-7:30, 11-6, 9-3:30.

Special Events!!  Surprises and special give-aways each round. Mystery Guest and special Sunday morning panel on 72 match!   Sunday night—Bughouse $20 per team. Cash prizes.

HR: Parsippany Hilton, chess rates expire 1/16/2012. Rates $119 (up to 4 in room) 2nd hotel now attached to Hilton  also up to 4 in room $126 per night-Hampton Inn—includes breakfast for 4 each day. Back up hotel—Sheraton Parsippany-about 2 miles. 973-515-2000. $99 per night. For help forming teams and more information contact: noreen@deanofchess.com or Facebook: ATE-Team. Chks payable to NJSCF, mail by 2/05 to: E.Steven Doyle, 17 Stonehenge Road, Morristown, NJ 07960. (Include Team name, Captain, players full names, USCF Expiration, ID numbers and ratings in board order).

*No team can include more than two GM’s. Include SASE for confirmation if wanted, No registered or certified mail accepted. NS, NC, W