Welcome to the Term Three Inter-School event for NSW Northern Rivers schools.

• When: Wednesday 11th September
• Where: Alstonville Public School
• Who: Students from Prep to Year 12. (Primary & Secondary will compete in separate divisions)
• Time: Registration from 8.45am, start at 9.30am. Finish approx. 2.15pm (allow to 2.30pm)
• Cost: $24.00 per player, invoiced to the school post event (Includes GST)

This event will have multiple divisions. Please ensure registration is done either via the website link or by sending an excel spreadsheet to [email protected] no later than Monday 9th September!

As always, if anyone is sick, we please ask them to stay away from the event where possible.

Medals will be awarded for 1st to 3rd teams and 1st to 3rd individuals in each division, with merit ribbons to those individuals scoring 4.5/7 or higher.

Invoices will be sent to schools after the event takes place.

Please ensure that you have have read all the relevant policies and procedures below before entering the event.

Unregistered schools may have their students excluded from the first round of the tournament, at the Chief Arbiter’s discretion. Schools arriving late must contact the Gardiner Chess office at 07 5522 7221, and may also miss the first round.

One of Queensland’s most prestigious weekenders!

The Nell Van de Graaff Classic is held yearly to celebrate Nell Van de Graaff and her passion for chess. This event is also unique in that whilst it is an individual tournament, players will also be able to compete as part of a team. Team rating averages must be under 1500 ACF in the Open and 850 QJ in the junior. Teams can be advised in advance, or we can help put you in a team on the day (Arbiters will work to make team averages as competitive as possible, however cannot guarantee all teams a realistic chance at team prizes).

Players must record their moves during their game.

Players must be members of the Chess Association of Queensland to participate.

2 Divisions!
Open Division (Open to adults and juniors).
Junior U1200 QJ (Players with a QJ rating under 1200).

Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September

Where

William Duncan State School Hall

Cnr Alexander Drive and Explorers Way.

Entry Fee Structure

• Early: $85, Until August 31st
• Standard: $95, Until September 13th

Schedule

• Round 1: Saturday 10.00am
• Round 2: Saturday 1.00pm
• Round 3: Saturday 4.00pm
• Round 4: Sunday 9.00am
• Round 5: Sunday 12.00pm
• Round 6: Sunday 3.00pm
• Presentations: At completion of Round 6

Please note that unless requested prior, players will be paired for Round 1. Any players not at their seats within half an hour of the games commencing will be forfeited.

Time Control

60 minutes per player + 10 seconds per move

Open Prizes

• 1st – $700
• 2nd – $500
• 3rd – $300
• Rating Groups (3)
  • 1st – $120
  • 2nd – $80

Junior Prizes

• 1st – $200 + Trophy
• 2nd – $150 + Trophy
• 3rd – $100 + Trophy
• Rating Groups (2) – Trophy

Team Prizes (Open)

• 1st – $300
• 2nd – $200
• 3rd – $100
• Rating Group (1) – $200

Team Prizes (Junior)

• Trophies for 1st – 3rd teams

For any questions, bye requests (1/2pt byes available in rounds 1-4), please email [email protected].

Students will be able to learn new strategies, play over famous games of chess, take on challenging puzzles, and play tournament games.

Coaching will be available to all levels from beginner through to tournament player.

Students should bring their lunch and snacks, water bottle and a HAT!

When

Monday 16th September — Wednesday 18th September, 2024

8:30am – 4:00pm

Where

Citipointe Christian College

Senior Library Classrooms

Please make sure to park in the Church Carpark as indicated on map and follow directions to library from there.

Cost

$70 per child per day, $130 for two days, or $180 for all three days.
$10 late fee on the day

Thursday is Tournament Day!
Brisbane South Spring Cup

When

Thursday 19th September 2024
(same venue)

Registration from 9:30am
Round 1 @ 10:00am
Finish @ 4:00pm

Cost

$40 per player. No Entries on the day.