1. Kindergarten Schedule: Kindergarten section is scheduled on Sunday. Kindergartners may also play in K-3 Rookie, Beginner, and Junior Varsity sections on Saturday. 2. Rating Supplement: All sections will use the April 2012 supplement for ratings. 3. CalChess Membership: CalChess Membership is only required in Junior Varsity and Championship sections. It is not required in KG, K-3 Rookie, K-3 Beginner, 4-6 Rookie, and 4-6 Beginner sections. 4. Slightly Different Rating Cutoffs for Different Sections:
Championship Sections: 1-3 is 800+, 4-5 is 900+, 4-6 is 900+, 6-8 is 1000+, and 9-12 is 1100+.
Jr Varsity Sections: K-3 is 500-799, 4-6 is 600-899, 6-8 is under 1000, and 9-12 is under 1100.
Note TLA Correction: 4-6 unrated and under 600 (not 750) sections are one day on Sunday only.
5. Expanded Two Tournament Specials: Players in KG, 1-3 (unrated or rated < 800), and 4-6 (unrated or rated <600) may choose to play in a second section on the other day. 6. Electronic Recording Devices Reminder: Monrois remain the only allowed electronic recording device allowed. To buy Monroi at discount prices please click here to contact us. 7. T-shirts: Free T-shirts with early registration (before 2/20). Regular Price remains the same: Pre-paid $15; onsite $20 (limited onsite availability).