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March
2-4, 2012 Clock Tower Resort 7801 State Street Rockford, IL 61108 HR: Single – Quad $95; Free Parking; Free WiFi; Indoor Water Park (815) 398-6000, 1-800-358-7666 |
| Q: What time do I set my clock for? |
| A: The time controls are: Grades K-1 G/25 d/5, Grades 2-3 G/40 d/5, Grades 4-5, 6-8 G/55 d/5. All clocks (delay, analog and others) are set for same base time control (no subtraction of time) . Delay (d/5) is set for 5 seconds. |
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| Q: How do I report my game results? |
| A: When the game is over, both players must reset the pieces and report the results at the scorer’s table. |
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| Q: What if my game results are incorrect? |
| A: You and your opponent should find a TD and you both have to verify the new game results. |
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| Q: What if I don't have an opponent? |
| A: Often players show up late for their game. In the first round you may get re-paired; however, in later rounds you just have to wait. If your opponent does not show up you will get an automatic win. |
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| Q: What does it mean when I check my pairings and it says "Please Wait?" |
| A: It means that at the moment we could not find an opponent for you because there is an odd number of players. Find a TD in your section and let them know about the "Please Wait" message. Sometimes they can still find a game for you. If they can not then you get a free win! |
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| Q: Can I use my cell phone? |
| A: We know it is important for your parent or coach to contact you; however, using, or even looking at, a cell phone, or even letting it ring, will result in a penalty against you. Cell phones disturb other players and sometimes players even accuse honest players of using their cell phones to cheat. |
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| Q: Do I have to take notation? |
| A: Yes, notation is required in all of the players except grades K, 1, 2, 3. We encourage notation. Without notation it is very hard for you to make a claim. If you don't take notation you may be penalized. |
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| Q: Do I have to belong to the USCF? |
| A: For the most part, yes. For help with this and other USCF membership questions, and membership alternataives, please check with Chess Control at the tournament site. |
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| Q: What rating supplement will be used for this tournament? |
| A: The USCF February rating supplement. |
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| Q: What if my name or team information is worng? |
| A: Go the Chess Control and fill out a change form. |
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| Q: What if there is a problem in my game that I need help with? |
| A: Raise your hand and a TD will come over to help you. |
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| Q: Can my parents or my coach watch my game. |
| A: At the start of each game we sometimes ask the parents and coaches to leave the playing area. If there is room in the playing area they will be able to come back in after 15 minutes and stand in the middle aisle to watch your game. Please don't talk to them or make any gestures to them. This will be hard for you and them; however, it opens up the possibility that honest communication between a parent/coach may be misinterpreted as cheating. If you must talk to a parent or coach then have a TD right there listening in to the conversation. |
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| Q: What if I have to withdraw? |
| A: Go to Chess Control and have a parent or coach sign you out of the tournament. That way in the next game we avoid some other player having to sit and wait for you to arrive when you have already left the tournament. |
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| Q: What if I have to use the restroom during my game? |
| A: Raise your hand and ask the TD for permission to use the restroom. |
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| Q: Are teams from schools the only kind of teams that can play in this tournament? |
| A: Yes. |
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| Q: Do I have to use a clock? |
| A: Yes. Borrow one if you have to. Without a clock you will not know if you or your opponent took too long to move. Besides if a clock does become available late in your game the TD will have to split the used up time equally between you and your opponent, even if your opponent took longer to move than you. |