Group Hotel Rate Available: CROWNE PLAZA CLEVELAND AIRPORT HOTEL. Cutoff date is Friday. Group code PWC
Site: International Exhibition Center, 1 I-X Center Dr, Cleveland, OH 44135
*Ample complimentary parking is available for cars and busses.*
Facilities: Excellent playing conditions in spacious ballrooms.
Food: There will be a concession stand at the site.
SECTIONS:
Middle School Reserve (U500)**
Middle School Premier (U1000)**
Middle School Championship (Open)*
High School Premier (U1000)
High School Championship (Open)*
SCHEDULE:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Format: There will be six rounds in each of the sections. In all Sections, Rounds 1-4 will be played on Saturday, Rounds 5-6 on Sunday.
USCF Rated: USCF Rated Tournament, USCF membership. included in admission fee for new and expired players
Time limits: The time limit for all games in the Premier and MS Reserve will be G/60; d5.
In the Championship Sections, rounds 1-3 will be G/60; d5, rounds 4-6 G/90; d5.
Entry Fee: $45 if paid online by midnight May 3rd, $49 after. Limited low- income discounts available, call 216-321-7000. Entries must be received by May 5th at 9pm. No on-site registration.
Prizes: Trophies will be awarded to all players achieving a score of 4.0 or better in all sections. Trophies will be awarded to the top five teams in each section. Team scores will be calculated using the top four individual player scores per team.
Contact: Michael Joelson, 216-321-7000, mdjoelson@progresswithchess.org