You can enter online via the website, barnetknights.com or post this form. ENTRY FORM for the 44th Barnet Knights Tournament, Sunday 23rd September Please complete this form, then detach and send to: Rob Willmoth, 44rd Barnet Knights Tournament, 2 Church Close, Mill Hill, HA8 9NS Closing date for postal entries:Wednesday 19th Sept. Acceptance of postal entries received after this date is not guaranteed. SECTION ENTERED First Name Last Name Address LONDON JUNIOR CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS Those gaining the following target scores or higher at this tournament will qualify for the London Junior Finals (www.ljcc.co.uk) to be held at University of Westminster (Harrow Campus). Under 8 - 4 out of 6 (Final 29, 30 December) Under 10 Minor - 3½ out of 6 (Final 15, 16 Dec.) Under 10 Major - 4½ out of 6 (Final 15, 16 Dec.) Under 12 Minor - 3½ out of 6 (Final 28-30 Dec.) Under 12 Major - 4½ out of 6 (Final 28-30 Dec.) Under 14 - no qualification necessary (Final 15. 16 Dec.) BSCA TEAM SELECTION Barnet Schools Chess Association enters teams for the English Primary Schools Chess Inter-Association Championships. They compete with teams from all over the country, e.g. Sussex, Somerset and Yorkshire. Players living or going to school in Barnet and neighbouring boroughs are eligible for the 3 teams: Under 11, Under 9 and Girls Under 11. This tournament is part of the selection process for these teams. For details of the other tournaments being used contact Tony Niccoli, tony1n@yahoo.com or visit the Barnet Knights website, www.barnetknights.com London Junior Chess Championships Founded 1924 www.ljcc.co.uk Qualifying Event THE FORTY-FORTH Barnet Knights Chess Tournament sponsored by the London Chess Centre www.chess.co.uk Postcode Telephone Date of birth MALE/FEMALE School Chess Club Grade Entry fee (£15 in advance, £25 on the day) £ Donation* £ Total enclosed Cheques payable to ‘Barnet Knights C.C.’ £ *Donations will be used to help with the running of Barnet Knights Chess Club. Please enclose S.A.E. if you require a receipt or give an email address below, printing clearly. email We’d like to keep you on our email list to inform you of local junior chess events. Please cross the box if you wish to be removed. The London Chess Centre is proud to sponsor the 43rd Barnet Knights Tournament Books - Magazines - Software - DVDs - Equipment - and more! Retail shop @ 44 Baker Street open 9.30am to 6pm, Monday – Saturday and from 11am to 5pm Sunday. For our latest free catalogue call 020 7486 8222 or shop online at www.chess.co.uk SUNDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2012 At Merchant Taylors’ School, Sandy Lodge, Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 2HT UNDER 8, UNDER 10, UNDER 12, UNDER 14 and GRADE LIMIT SECTIONS (for adults & juniors) Closing date for postal entries: Wednesday 19th September. SECTIONS Age limit sections Under 8 / Under 10 / Under 12 / Under 14 Players must have been under the section age on 31.8.2012 Grade limit sections Under 100 / Under 150 / Open For juniors or adults. ECF Rapidplay Grades will be used. Which section should I enter? All results will be submitted to the ECF for grading. Most juniors enter the age limit sections. These correspond to School Years, i.e. Under 8 is for Year 3 or below, Under 10 for Year 4 or 5, Under 12 for Year 6 or 7 and Under 14 for Year 8 or 9. You are allowed to enter an older age group if you wish. The grade limit sections are intended for older juniors or adults but are open to anyone whose grade is below the limit specified. ENTRY FEES All sections £15 if paid in advance, £25 if paid on the day. Donations are gratefully received to support the work of Barnet Knights Chess Club. Confirmation of Entry - Please note receipts are not normally sent unless a stamped addressed envelope is enclosed. Online entries will be acknowledged by email. TOURNAMENT DETAILS Each player will be allowed 30 minutes per game. Help will be given to those not used to clocks. This is not a knockout tournament. Swiss pairings will be used. All competitors play in every round. All sections will be played to ECF Rapidplay rules using chess clocks. The ECF publishes the Grading list on their website. If you wish to have your Grading details (Grading Reference Number, Name, Club(s), Grade(s), Grading Category) withheld from the website version please contact the ECF, www.englishchess.org.uk. The organisers reserve the right to merge sections in the event of a section receiving insufficient entries. Parents and friends are welcome to stay, but should note that only stewards and players will be allowed in the playing areas. We do not provide any supervision of children between rounds so you must stay to look after your own children or arrange for another adult to be responsible for your children. ENQUIRIES For further information or to check on an entry please contact the Tournament Secretary: Rob Willmoth, email: rob@barnetknights.com or phone: 07956297329 9.00am 9.45am 10.00am 11.25am TIMETABLE Doors open 12.45pm Introduction 2.00pm Round 1 3.15pm Round 2 4.30pm Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 PRIZES Guaranteed £200 minimum cash prize fund Age limit sections: Prizes for all players scoring over 50%. Plus a cash prize and a trophy for the top boy and top girl in each age group section. Certificates for all players. Grade limit sections: To be determined on the day. Ties: Cash prizes will be shared. If there is a tie for a trophy, it will be broken by sum of progressive scores. Small prizes can be collected as your last game is finished, trophies and cash prizes as soon as possible after the end of Round 6. Barnet Knights North London’s Premier Junior Chess Club Founded 1982 meets on Mondays from 5.30pm to 7.30pm during school term time at Moss Hall Junior School, Nether Street, West Finchley, N3 1NR. Members range in age from 5 to 18 and include players of all abilities, from absolute beginners to accomplished champions. VENUE Merchant Taylors School, Sandy Lodge, Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 2HT NO SMOKING ALLOWED ON SITE, INDOORS OR OUT. Directions and map at www.mtsn.org.uk/contact/map/ There is plenty of car parking on site. We hope you enjoy your day at this superb venue. Please leave everything as you find it in the school. Club organiser, Rob Willmoth, is usually assisted by at least two professional coaches each week. The club has a varied programme of tournaments and all club games are ECF graded,so that you can chart your progress. REFRESHMENTS Hot and cold refreshments will be on sale at reasonable prices: hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, crisps etc. Do come and try us out! £8 per child per visit. For further details... DISCLAIMER The organisers will accept no responsibility for any loss, theft or accident to competitors or any other visitors at the venue or in the car park or surrounding areas. Parents are responsible for their children at all times, and in all places, during the Championships. The organisers of the Championships and their helpers are not able to act "In Loco Parentis". They are not able to take responsibility for the actions of those attending the Championships, or the actions of anyone that may affect those attending the Championships. visit our website www.barnetknights.com or contact Rob Willmoth, email: rob@barnetknights.com phone: 07956297329