Event Summary
Prizes: Trophies to Top 20 players in each section and all players in KG section. Participation awards to every player. Trophies to Top 10 teams.
Site: Santa Clara Convention Center, Hall D, 5101 Great America Pkwy, CA 95054 map.
Hotel: Hyatt Regency - Santa Clara at 5101 Great American Pkwy., Santa Clara, CA 95054 more Info - map.
Commemorative Shirts: Limited edition color tournament logo commemorative T-shirts. Pre-paid $15; onsite $20.

State Championship April 16-18
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This is the official State Championship!
Highest placed Northern California resident(s) in each Varsity Section will be crowned State Champion(s). We will run the tournament according to the USCF Rule Book and the scholastic competition modifications codified. All players must be current members of the USCF except for any non-rated section. Non-members must join or renew for appropriate fee with their entry. April 2010 supplement will be used.
Links: regulations team rooms, parking, schedule, fees.

Event Schedule Friday April 16 to Sun April 18
Saturday Only: KG | 1-3 Rookie | 1-3 Novice | 1-3 Jr. Varsity | 4-6 Rookie | 4-6 Novice | Friends & Family (unrated) Sunday Only: none Saturday & Sunday: 4-6 Jr. Varsity | 7-8 Jr. Varsity | 9-12 Jr. Varsity | 1-3 Varsity | 4-5 Varsity | 4-6 Varsity | 7-8 Varsity | 9-12 Varsity Friday (Evening): Blitz Saturday (Evening): Bughouse

FAQs: Please check the FAQs online for any other information and special rules that will apply to this event.

Coaches, Parents and Spectators Meeting
Sunday 4/18, 10:00am to Noon, Location: TBD.
All coaches, teachers and parents are welcome to come to discuss the tournament and other CalChess issues. Only coaches can vote. See notes for tournament rules and staff for the tournament staff.

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