2019 AFO – U1000 Junior event details

Dates

JU1000 October 19 (Saturday only)

Round Times

JU1000 section only

Place

Newmarket Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford Street, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 1T1

Sections

JU1000 - rated with CFC regular rating.

JU1000 - for juniors (under 20 years) only with ratings 999 and below, including unrated juniors. This section is a four (4) round tournament, and only on Saturday, October 19.

CFC ratings are used for pairings and selecting sections. Other ratings (except online) might be considered, please contact organizers for your special case.

Format

JU1000 section only 4 rounds on Saturday. If first three places are shared, blitz games will be played to determine top three winners.

Prizes

JU1000 - trophies for three first places and participant ribbons to all players.

Time Control

JU1000  - 55 minutes per player  + 5 seconds per move starting from move one.

Entry fees

JU1000 section - 50 CAD by October 15. Later 70 CAD (till October 18, 1 pm). Tournament day 90 CAD - paired for Round 2 and 1/2 bye for Round 1.

Registration

Only players who have registered and paid by October 18 will be paired for Round one. Round one pairings will be posted in advance on this site late Friday night. You no longer need to “check-in” on Saturday as in previous tournaments. Several ways to register by October 18:

1. Credit card via Paypal – click here to enter the registration page – all major credit cards accepted.
2. In person: on Mondays at the Aurora Chess Club and paying cheques or cash.
3. Mail a cheque: it must arrive before October 9. Please include the player’s name and CFC number. Use the form at the bottom of the page to inform us about your intention to play. Address:
   Aurora Chess Club
   913 Tegal Place
   Newmarket, ON
   L3X 1L3.

Cancellation

If a registered player cancels:

• before October 16– full refund;
• after– no refund for cancellation.

Miscellaneous

Chess sets and clocks are provided for play.

Coffee and water provided.

Free parking. Please see the Newmarket parking map in a pdf file.

Great facilities and restaurants within walking distance on the famous Newmarket Main street.

Organizers

Tournament Director - Chris Tapping. Chief Arbiter - Egidijus Zeromskis.