REVISED 2010 JUNIOR HIGH LEAGUE COMPETITION

DATE – Round 1 of the tournament will be played on Thursday, January 14, Round 2 on Thursday, January 21, Round 3 on Thursday, January 28, Round 4 on Thursday, February 4, Round 5 on Thursday, February 11, Round 6 on Thursday, February 18. If more than one round is cancelled because of inclement weather or for any other reason, then the final round will be played on Thursday, February 25.

PLACE – The tournament will be played at McKinley High School, 2156 Russell, Saint Louis, Missouri, 63104.

REGISTRATION – Registration is required for each round. Registration will be from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Players or teams registering after 4:30 will be subject to a $5.00 late fee.

ELIGIBILITY – All students in kindergarten through grade nine are eligible. Schools may not enter teams in sections that include grades higher than the highest grade in the school that the team represents.

NINTH GRADE AND UNDER DIVISION FORMAT – Students in kindergarten through grade nine are eligible. Each school may enter any number of four player teams. Teams will be paired with teams from other divisions. Each player will play two games against one opponent. The team score is the sum of the player scores. The time control is game in thirty minutes. Awards will depend on the number of schools entered.

EIGHTH GRADE AND UNDER DIVISION FORMAT – Students in kindergarten through grade eight are eligible. Each school may enter any number of four player teams. Teams will be paired with teams from other divisions. Each player will play two games against one opponent. The team score is the sum of the player scores. The time control is game in thirty minutes. Awards will depend on the number of schools entered.

SIXTH GRADE AND UNDER DIVISION FORMAT – Students in kindergarten through grade six are eligible. Each school may enter any number of four player teams. Teams will be paired with teams from other divisions. Each player will play two games against one opponent. The team score is the sum of the player scores. The time control is game in thirty minutes. Awards will depend on the number of schools entered.

FIFTH GRADE AND UNDER DIVISION FORMAT – Students in kindergarten through grade five are eligible. Each school may enter any number of four player teams. Teams will be paired with teams from other divisions. Each player will play two games against one opponent. The team score is the sum of the player scores. The time control is game in thirty minutes. Awards will depend on the number of schools entered.

INDIVIDUAL SECTION FORMAT – Students in kindergarten through grade nine are eligible. Each school may enter any number of players. Each round each player will play two games against one opponent. The time control is game in thirty minutes. A trophy will be awarded to each grade champion.

AWARDS PRESENTATIONS – The awards presentation will be scheduled early in May.

ENTRY FEE – The entry fee is $100.00 per school, or $10.00 per player.

EQUIPMENT – Players are responsible for providing sets, boards, clocks and either pen or pencil for writing game notation. Limited numbers of sets, boards and clocks will be available for those without necessary equipment. Equipment may be on sale during the tournament.

SPONSORS – Each school must have either a sponsor or parent present. There will be a sponsors and parents meeting during round one.

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR – The tournament director is Edward Baur.

FURTHER INFORMATION – Please call Edward Baur at 314-645-2897.