| Q: What time do I set my clock for? |
| A: The
time control for this tournament is Game and 30 minutes (G/30) with a 5
second delay. Set your digital delay clocks for G/25 with a 5 second
delay. There are so many types of clocks that most TDs no longer
know how to set them all; therefore, you can do yourself a favor by
checking your clock manual and setting your clock before you enter the
playing area. Analog clocks are set for 5:30. |
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| Q: How do I report my game results? |
| A: Both players should leave
their board set up and fill out the results slip, remembering to sign
it. Raise your hands and a TD will come over to verify the game
results. Make sure the TD has the right results. After the
results of the game are verified set up the pieces and leave the
playing area. |
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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. |
|
| 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 they 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 sections except K-3. In the K-3 section 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. |
|
| 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. |
|
| Q: What rating supplement will be used for this tournament? |
| A: The USCF November rating supplement. |
|
| Q: What if my name or team information is worng? |
| A: Go the Chess Control and fill out a change form. |
|
| 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. |
|
| Q: Can my parents or my coach watch my game. |
| A: At the start of each game we
ask the parents and coaches to leave the playing area for 15 minutes.
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. |
|
| 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. |
|
| 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: Club Teams are also welcome at this tournament. Check out USCF Scholastic Regs for more information about what Club Teams are.
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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. |
