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23
Mar

2024 Term 1 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 1 Sunshine Coast One Day Challenge. This one day rapid event is perfect for juniors of all ages and abilities!

  • When: Saturday 23rd March
  • Where: Sunshine Coast Grammar School Aquatic Centre, top floor Classrooms
  • Time: 9.30am for registration, starting at 10.00am and finishing approx 4.00pm
  • Cost: $40.00 per player

Other Tournament details are:

  • Time Control: 15 minutes per player + 3 seconds per move
  • Prizes
    • Trophies for 1st to 3rd place + 2 x Rating Groups
  • All games submitted for Queensland Junior Rating
  • More prizes added pending numbers.
  • Registration will CLOSE on Friday 22nd March!!

Come along and give this event a go and have a heap of fun!

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24
Mar

2024 Term 1 Gold Coast One Day Challenge

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

Gardiner Chess is excited to present the Gold Coast Term 1 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 24th March
  • 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: $40.00 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 22nd March!!

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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26
Mar

2024 Term 1 Brisbane South Primary

Iona College - Oblate Hall
9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Welcome to the Term One Inter-School event for Brisbane South Primary schools.

  • When: Tuesday 26th March
  • Where: Iona College – Oblate Hall (see map below)
  • 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 March!

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
Mar

2024 Term 1 Brisbane Logan Primary

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

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

  • When: Wednesday 27th March
  • Where: Yugumbir 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 25th March!

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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03
Apr

2024 Brisbane North Easter Holiday Program

St Joseph's Nudgee College, DJ Hanley Learning Centre
8:30 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

Wednesday 3rd April — Thursday 4th April, 2024

8:30am – 4:00pm

Where

DJ Hanly Learning Centre, 3rd Floor Classrooms

St Joseph’s Nudgee College, Sandgate Road, Boondall

 

Cost

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

 

Friday is Tournament Day!
Brisbane North Easter Cup

When

Friday 5th April 2024
(same venue)

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

Cost

$40 per player. No entries on the day

Entries for this are separate to the Holiday Program. Just look for the Brisbane North Easter Cup in the list of events!

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04
Apr

2024 Term 1 NSW Northern Rivers

Emmanuel Anglican College
9:00 am - 2:30 pm

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

  • When: Thursday 4th April
  • Where: Emmanuel Anglican College, Ballina
  • Who: All school students in years K-12. There will be 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)
  • Canteen: Available on the day

Please ensure registration is done either via the website link or by sending an excel spreadsheet to [email protected] no later than Tueday 2nd April!

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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05
Apr

2024 Brisbane North Easter Cup

St Joseph's Nudgee College, DJ Hanley Learning Centre
9:30 am - 4:00 pm

A tournament open to juniors of all ages and abilities. These events are always super popular and a lot of fun for those that take part.

When

Friday 5th April 2024

10:00am – 4:00pm

Where

DJ Hanly Learning Centre, 3rd Floor Classrooms

St Joseph’s Nudgee College, Sandgate Road, Boondall

 

Cost

$40.00 per player

No entries on the day.

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08
Apr

2024 Brisbane South Easter Holiday Program

Citipointe Christian College, Senior Library Classrooms
8:30 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 8th April — Wednesday 10th April, 2024

8:30am – 4:00pm

Where

Senior Library Classrooms

Citipointe Christian College

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Cost

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

 

Thursday is Tournament Day!
Brisbane South Summer Cup

When

Thursday 11th April 2024
(same venue)

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

Cost

$40 per player. No entries on the day

Entries for this are separate to the Holiday Program. Just look for the Brisbane South Easter Cup in the list of events!

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08
Apr

2024 Gold Coast Easter Holiday Program

Somerset College, Gallus Building
8:30 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 8th April — Wednesday 10th April, 2024

8:30am – 4:00pm

Where

Somerset College, Gallus Classrooms
Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba

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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!
Gold Coast Easter Cup

When

Thursday 11th April 2024
(same venue)

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

Cost

$40 per player. No Entries on the day.

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10
Apr

Sunshine Coast Easter Holiday Program

Sunshine Coast Grammar School - Above Aquatic Centre
8:30 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

Wednesday 10th April — Thursday 11th April, 2024

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

Friday is Tournament Day!
Sunshine Coast Easter Cup

When

Friday 12th April 2024
(same venue)

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

Cost

$40 per player. No Entries on the day.

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11
Apr

2024 Gold Coast Easter Cup

Somerset College, Gallus Building
9:30 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.

 

Times

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


Where

Gallus Classrooms, Somerset College

Access via Somerset Drive Car Park

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Time Control: 

15 minutes + 3 seconds per move.

 

Cost

$40 per player.
No entries on the day

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11
Apr

2024 Brisbane South Easter Cup

Citipointe Christian College, Senior Library Classrooms
9:30 am - 4:00 pm

A tournament open to students of all ages and abilities. There will be multiple prize categories on the day to ensure everyone has an opportunity to win a prize. The tournament will be submitted for QJ rating.

Players should bring water bottle, lunch, snacks and a hat.

When

Thursday 11th April, 2024

10:00am – 4:00pm (Rego from 9.30am)

Where

Senior Library Classrooms

Citipointe Christian College

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Cost

$40 per player. No entries on the day

 

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12
Apr

Sunshine Coast Easter Cup

Sunshine Coast Grammar School - Above 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.

 

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

$40 per player.
No entries on the day

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12
May

2024 Term 2 Gold Coast One Day Challenge

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

Gardiner Chess is excited to present the Gold Coast Term 2 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 12th May
  • 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: $40.00 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 10th May!!

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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13
May

2024 Sunshine Coast Individual Age Championships

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

Welcome to the term 2 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 13th May
  • Where: Sunshine Coast Grammar School
  • Who: Students from Prep to Year 12. (Children will play in divisions based on the year of their birth, some age groups may be combined if the arbiters deem it to be necessary.)
  • 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 9th May!

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:

  • Open Division – for rated players born before 2012 and players wanting to compete for the Open titles
  • Over 12 Novice – for players born before 2012 who aren’t ready for the open
  • Under 12 Division – for players born in 2012 and 2013
  • Under 10 Division – for players born in 2014 and 2015
  • Under 8 Division – for players born in 2016 and 2017 or later

Students will be able to play anyone else including from their own school. There are no teams in this event.

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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14
May

2024 Term 2 Gold Coast North Primary

Coomera Springs State School
9:00 am - 2:30 pm

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

  • When: Tuesday 14th May
  • Where: Coomera Springs 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 10th May!

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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15
May

2024 Term 2 Gold Coast Secondary

Saint Stephen's College
9:00 am - 2:30 pm

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

  • When: Wednesday 15th May
  • Where: Saint Stephen’s College
  • 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)

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 13th May!

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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16
May

2024 Term 2 Brisbane West Primary

9:00 am - 2:30 pm

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

  • When: Thursday 16th May
  • Where: TBA
  • 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 Tuesday 14th May!

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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19
May

2024 Term 2 Brisbane Girls

Somerville House - A Block
10:30 am - 3:30 pm

When

Sunday 19th May 2024

Where

Somerville House, A Block

Entry via Gate 6 or 7, follow the signs

Cost

$40 per player

Schedule

Registration – 10:15 – 10:45am

Games – 11:00am – 3:00pm Novice & Beginner – 11:00am – 3:15pm Open

Divisions

Open – over 550QJ

Novice – under 550QJ + Unrated Yr4 and above

Beginner – unrated (Gr 3 and below)

Prizes

Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each Division. Other prizes dependent on entries.

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20
May

2024 Brisbane Secondary North

Brisbane Boys College
9:00 am - 2:30 pm

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

  • When: Monday 20th May
  • Where: Brisbane Boys College, College 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: TBA

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 16th May!

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

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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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