FEB 28 & MAR 1, 2026 — NEW JERSEY HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP
5SS • G/60 d5
LOCATION
Union County Vocational Technical School
1776 Raritan Rd., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
NOTE:
UCVTS is located near the Police Academy on the far side of the campus
UCVTS is located near the Police Academy on the far side of the campus
FORMAT
INDIVIDUAL / TEAM:
students will play as individuals in three sections.
students will play as individuals in three sections.
1) VARSITY BRACKET (Grades 9–12)
- The 5 highest rated players from the same school constitute a team
- Second Varsity team (6th–10th rated players) permitted
- Individuals and schools with fewer than 5 players allowed
- Minimum 2 players per school for team eligibility
- Trophies: Top 5 schools; Top 10 individuals
2) JUNIOR VARSITY BRACKET (Grades 9–12)
- The 4 highest rated players from the same school constitute a team
- Second JV team (5th–8th rated players) permitted
- Individuals and schools with fewer than 4 players allowed
- Minimum 2 players per school for team eligibility
- Trophies: Top 5 schools; Top 10 individuals
NOTE:
Schools with multiple teams may have players face each other. Players from the same team will not.
Schools with multiple teams may have players face each other. Players from the same team will not.
3) BOOSTER (Grades K–12)
Open to all ages.
- Booster A: USCF 1000+
- Booster B: Under USCF 1000
Trophies to top 10 individuals in each sub-section
ALL SECTIONS
USCF membership required
- Teams (5 players): $200
- Teams (4 players): $160
- Smaller teams & individuals: $40 per player
REGISTER ONLINE
Online registration closes at 9:00 PM on 2/26/26
Afterward: On-site only • $50 per player • ½ point bye for Round 1
Afterward: On-site only • $50 per player • ½ point bye for Round 1
BYES
Byes may be requested for any round. Zero-point byes except Round 1 (½-point).
ROUND TIMES
SATURDAY
10:30 AM
2:00 PM
4:45 PM
SUNDAY
10:30 AM
2:00 PM
PLEASE BRING CLOCKS AND SETS