2008 Burt Lerner National Elementary (K-6) Champio
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2008 Burt Lerner National Elementary (K-6) Champio
Start Date/Time: May 9, 2008
End Date/Time: May 11, 2008
Location:
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA, 15222
United States 
May 9-11 2008 Burt Lerner National Elementary (K-6) Championship Pennsylvania (May 8 - Bughouse & Blitz)
7SS, G/120, (K-1 G/90). David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Host hotel: The Westin Convention Center, 1000 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222. 412-281-3700. $110 chess rate. Hotel Info: www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1370 9 sections: K-6 Championship; K-5 Championship; K-6 Under 1000; K-5 Under 900; K-6 Unrated; K-3 Championship; K-3 Under 800; K-1 Championship; K-3 Unrated. EF: $40 if p/m by April 16, $60 if p/m by April 30, $75 after April 30 or $80 at site. Prizes: Trophies for at least top 25 players and teams in each section based on attendance average during the past two years. Also class trophies to the top three in the following classes: K-6 Championships: 1200-1399; 1000-1199; 800-999; U800; unrated. K-5 Championship: 1200-1399; 1000-1199; 800-999; U800; unrated. K-3 Championships: 800-999; 600-799; U600; unrated. K-1; all players in this section receive a trophy. Teams: A team must have at least two players, although no maximum number of players. The top four scores in any section will count for the team score. All on team must attend the same school. Main Event rounds: Friday 1 pm, 7pm; Saturday 9 am, 2 pm, 7 pm; Sunday 9 am, 2 pm. Schedule for K-1 section: Friday 1:30 pm, 6:30 pm; Saturday 9:30 am, 2 pm, 6:30 pm; Sunday 9:30 am, 2 pm. Opening Ceremony: 12:30 pm Friday. 1/2 pt bye any round except seven if requested in advance (limit one). Awards: 7 pm (approximate) Sunday. Special Events: National Elementary Bughouse Championship: Thursday 11 am. National Elementary Blitz Championship: Thursday 5 pm. Two Sections: K-6 and K-3. Blitz EF: $15 per player/$20 on site or if after April 30. Bughouse entries on site only. $25 per team. Coaches and Parents meeting: 11 am Friday. Scholastic meeting: 2:30 pm Saturday. Coaches Forum: 7:00 pm Saturday. Tournament Feedback meeting: 9:30 am Sunday. Parents and Friends Tournament: 4SS, Saturday 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm, on site registration only, rated and unrated section, new! Trophies for parent and child combined results. All: please bring clocks. Sets and score sheets provided. USCF membership required. Any roster changes made on site will incur a $20 change fee. Team rooms available: pknight@uschess.org. April rating supplement will be used. Questions: Contact Alan Kantor: 931-787-1234 ext. 128 or email akantor@uschess.org. Send your entry to: U. S. Chess Federation, Attn: Elementary, P. O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. Additional event details: www.uschess.org "Scholastics" - "Upcoming Nationals". Enter online, main event and blitz at: https://secure.uschess.org/webstore/tournament.php