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07
Jul

2025 Sunshine Coast Winter Holiday Program

Sunshine Coast Grammar School Aquatic Centre
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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 7th July — Tuesday 8th July, 2025

8:30am – 4:00pm

Where

Sunshine Coast Grammar School

Aquatic Centre – Top Floor Classrooms

 

Cost

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

 

Wednesday is Tournament Day!

Sunshine Coast Winter Cup

When

Wednesday 9th July 2025
(same venue)

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

Cost

$45 per player. No Entries on the day.

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07
Jul

2025 Brisbane Winter Holiday Program

Brisbane Boys College, Toowong
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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 7th July to Wednesday 9th July, 2025

8:30am – 4:00pm

Where

Brisbane Boys College, Toowong

Middle School Precinct, access from Moggil Road

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Cost

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

Thursday is Tournament Day!
Brisbane Winter Cup

When

Thursday 10th July 2025
(same venue)

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

Cost

$45 per player. No Entries on the day.

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09
Jul

2025 Sunshine Coast Winter Cup

Sunshine Coast Grammar School Aquatic Centre
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Cup days provide a great opportunity for students to put into practice what they have been learning at the holiday programs, or for new student to come along and just enjoy a tournament experience!

Students will play a minimum of 7 rounds across the day. Students should bring lunch, snacks, a water bottle and a hat for the day.

 

When

Wednesday 9th July, 2025

 

Times

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

 

Where

Sunshine Coast Grammar School

Aquatic Centre – Top Floor Classrooms

 

Time Control: 

15 minutes + 3 seconds per move.

 

Cost

$45 per player.
No entries on the day

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10
Jul

2025 Gold Coast Open

Broadbeach Cultural Centre
6:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Gardiner Chess is delighted to once again present the Gold Coast Open! This event is our favourite event of the year and is one of the biggest events on the Australian chess calendar. We hope you can join us for this event and look forward to welcoming everyone to the event.

Once again this year, we will have a Premier, Major and Minor division.

  • Premier: Thursday 10th July – Monday 14th July
  • Major/Minor: Friday 11th July – Sunday 13th July

One big difference this year is the new venue which is the Broadbeach Cultural Centre, adjacent to the Pacific Fair Shopping Centre.

We have now launched a dedicate website for the Gold Coast Open which can be found here.

 

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10
Jul

2025 Brisbane Winter Cup

Brisbane Boys College, Toowong
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Cup days provide a great opportunity for students to put into practice what they have been learning at the holiday programs, or for new student to come along and just enjoy a tournament experience!

Students will play a minimum of 7 rounds across the day. Students should bring lunch, snacks, a water bottle and a hat for the day.

When

Thursday 10th July, 2025

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

Where

Brisbane Boys College, Toowong

Middle School Precinct, access from Moggil Road

BBC_Map

Cost

$45 per child. No entries on the day.

 

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05
Aug

2025 Term 3 Brisbane Secondary South

Anglican Church Grammar School, Morris Hall
9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Welcome to the Term Three Inter-School event for Brisbane Secondary South schools.

  • When: Tuesday 5th August
  • Where: Anglican Church Grammar School, Morris Hall
  • Who: All secondary school students in Years 7-12.
  • 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)
  • Canteen: Canteen available

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 Friday 31st July!

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.

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06
Aug

2025 Term 3 Gold Coast Secondary

The Southport School
9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Welcome to the Term Three Inter-School event for Gold Coast Secondary schools.

  • When: Wednesday 6th August
  • Where: The Southport School
  • Who: All secondary school students in Years 7-12.
  • 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)
  • Canteen: Basic canteen available

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 4th August!

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.

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11
Aug

2025 Sunshine Coast Schools Teams Championships

Sunshine Coast Grammar School Sports Hall
9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Welcome to the term 3 Inter-School event for Sunshine Coast Schools. This event is open to players in years P – 12 with multiple divisions on the day to cater to all ages.

  • When: Monday 11th August
  • Where: Sunshine Coast Grammar School
  • Who: Students from Prep to Year 12. (Primary and Secondary 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 based on age. Please ensure registration is done either via the website link or by sending an excel spreadsheet to [email protected] no later than Thursday 7th August!

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

Trophies/medals will be awarded for 1st to 3rd individuals in each age group, with merit ribbons to those individuals scoring 4.5/7 or higher.

This event will have the following divisions:

  • Primary Premier
  • Secondary Premier
  • Primary Open A, B, C (potentially D)
  • Secondary Open

Teams are of 4 players, partial teams are accepted into the events (excluding premier where full teams are required as it is a team v team format).

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

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.

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13
Aug

2025 Term 3 Gold Coast Primary North

Arundel State School
9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Welcome to the Term Three Inter-School event for Gold Coast Primary North schools.

  • When: Wednesday 13th August
  • Where: Arundel State School
  • Who: All primary school students in Prep to Year 6.
  • 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 11th August!

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.

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17
Aug

2025 Term 3 Gold Coast One Day Challenge

William Duncan SS Hall
9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Gardiner Chess is excited to present the Term 3 Gold Coast One Day Challenge. This one day rapid event is perfect for juniors of all ages and abilities as there will be two divisions!

The OPEN division is for all rated players and for those trying hard to get a rating. The NOVICE division will be for unrated players only and is perfect for younger or newer players wanting to try a weekend tournament for the first time.

 

  • When: Sunday 17th August
  • Where: William Duncan State School (Cnr Explorers Way and Alexander Dr, Highland Park)
  • Time: 9.30am for registration, starting at 10.00am and finishing approx 4.00pm
  • Cost: $45.00 per player

Other Tournament details are:

  • Time Control: 15 minutes per player + 3 seconds per move
  • Prizes
    • Open: 1st to 3rd place + 2 x Rating Groups
    • Novice: 1st to 3rd + Other trophies
  • All games submitted for Queensland Junior Rating
  • More prizes added pending numbers.
  • Registration will CLOSE on Friday 15th August!!

Come along and give this event a go and have a heap of fun! Parents can hang around and enjoy some sunshine in the outside area or head across the road to the cafe and other eateries!

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19
Aug

2025 Term 3 Brisbane Primary Logan

Stretton State College
9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Welcome to the Term Three Inter-School event for Brisbane Primary Logan schools.

  • When: Tuesday 19th August
  • Where: Stretton State College
  • Who: All primary school students in Prep to Year 6.
  • 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 Friday 15th August!

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.

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20
Aug

2025 Term 3 Gold Coast Primary Hinterland

Clover Hill State School
9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Welcome to the Term Three Inter-School event for Gold Coast Primary Hinterland schools.

  • When: Wednesday 20th August
  • Where: Clover Hill State School
  • Who: All primary school students in Prep to Year 6.
  • 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 18th August!

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.

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21
Aug

2025 Term 3 Brisbane Secondary North

Prince of Peace Lutheran College, Secondary Campus, Henderson Road, Everton Hills
9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Welcome to the Term Three Inter-School event for Brisbane Secondary North schools.

  • When: Thursday 21st August
  • Where: Prince of Peace Lutheran College, Secondary Campus, Henderson Road, Everton Hills
  • Who: All secondary school students in Years 7-12.
  • 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)
  • Canteen: Basic canteen available

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 Tuesday 19th August!

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.

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25
Aug

2025 Term 3 Gympie

St Patrick's College
9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Welcome to the Term Three Inter-School event for Gympie schools.

  • When: Monday 25th August
  • Where: St Patrick’s College
  • 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 Thursday 21st August!

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.

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26
Aug

2025 Term 3 Brisbane Primary West

Redbank Plains State School
9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Welcome to the Term Three Inter-School event for Brisbane Primary West schools.

  • When: Tuesday 26th August
  • Where: Redbank Plains State School
  • Who: All primary school students in Prep to Year 6.
  • 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 Friday 22nd August!

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.

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26
Aug

2025 Term 3 Wide Bay South

St Mary's Primary School
9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Welcome to the Term Three Inter-School event for Wide Bay South schools.

  • When: Tuesday 26th August
  • Where: St Mary’s Primary 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 Friday 22nd August!

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.

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27
Aug

2025 Term 3 Wide Bay North

St Luke's Anglican School
9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Welcome to the Term Three Inter-School event for Wide Bay North schools.

  • When: Wednesday 27th August
  • Where: St Luke’s Anglican 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 25th August!

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.

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28
Aug

2025 Term 3 Central Queensland

Rockhampton Grammar School
9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Welcome to the Term Three Inter-School event for Central Queensland schools.

  • When: Thursday 28th August
  • Where: Rockhampton Grammar 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 Tuesday 26th August!

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.

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30
Aug

2025 Term 3 Sunshine Coast One Day Challenge

Sunshine Coast Grammar School Aquatic Centre
9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Gardiner Chess is excited to present the Term 2 Sunshine Coast One Day Challenge. This one day rapid event is perfect for juniors of all ages and abilities as there will be two divisions!

The OPEN division is for all rated players and for those trying hard to get a rating. The NOVICE division will be for unrated players only and is perfect for younger or newer players wanting to try a weekend tournament for the first time.

  • When: Saturday, 30th August
  • Where: Sunshine Coast Grammar School, Rooms above the Aquatic Centre
  • Time: 9.30am for registration, starting at 10.00am and finishing approx 4.00pm
  • Cost: $45.00 per player

Other Tournament details are:

  • Time Control: 15 minutes per player + 3 seconds per move
  • Prizes
    • Open: 1st to 3rd place + 3 x Rating Groups
    • Novice: 1st to 3rd + Other trophies
  • All games submitted for Queensland Junior Rating
  • More prizes added pending numbers.
  • Registration will CLOSE on Friday 29th August!!

Come along and give this event a go and have a heap of fun! Parents can hang around and enjoy some sunshine in the outside area or head across the road to the cafe and other eateries!

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01
Sep

2025 Term 3 Mackay/Whitsunday

Mackay Christian College, Junior Campus
9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Welcome to the Term Two Inter-School event for Mackay/Whitsunday schools.

  • When: Monday 1st September
  • Where: Mackay Christian College, Junior Campus
  • 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 Thursday 28th August!

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.

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Event Registration

Event Name:

Please select registration type
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School
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Individual
Individual Registration

Registration for individuals is via our iClassPro app, and is only available on selected tournaments.

For all questions please contact our Events team on [email protected]

Teacher & Coordinator Registration

Please Note: This form is for School Teachers and Coordinators ONLY. Individual registration links are available for schools where there is no chess coordinator or official school entries. Please email [email protected] for further information.

Step One: Download the spreadsheet below and complete all details. For all questions please contact our events team on [email protected]

Step Two: Complete the form below and upload the spreadsheet.

School Event Registration

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