The 85th Western Massachusetts and
Connecticut Valley Chess Championship
A HERITAGE EVENT!!
It is the longest running trophy chess tournament in the US!
Sponsored by The Western Massachusetts Chess Association
See how many names you recognize on the list of past winners.
SATURDAY and SUNDAY FEBRUARY 13th and 14th
or SUNDAY FEBRUARY 14th, 2010
HOLYOKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
303 Homestead Avenue (route 202)
Holyoke, MA 01040
DIRECTIONS: From the Mass Turnpike (Route 90) take exit 4 to Route 91 North. Then from Route 91 heading north, take exit 15, then turn left onto Lower Westfield Road and right onto Homestead Avenue. Continue through the next set of lights and shortly you will see Holyoke Community College.
From Route 91 heading south, take exit 16. Then turn right onto Cherry Street, and an immediate left onto Homestead Avenue (Route 202 South/West).
Here is an Overview map of the location. And, here is a Close-up map of the location.
PARKING: Enter the campus from Homestead Avenue, and then turn left. Park in Lot E at the bottom of the hill. When coming down the hill you will see the KITTREDGE CENTER. After parking, head toward the Kittredge Center, enter this DOOR and go upstairs. Here is a PICTURE taken at the Scholastic Qualifier, of one of two rooms we will be using. Our best site yet! Well lit, wall to wall carpeted, and cushioned chairs.
Here is a printable Microsoft Word flier of this tournament.
If you have MicroSoft Word you can copy this Entry Form, or if you have Adobe Acrobat Reader you can copy this Entry Form, and fill one out, then send it to the address indicated on this tournament flier.
TWO-DAY SCHEDULE:
AT SITE REGISTRATIONS: 8:30am-9:30am on Saturday February 13th.
ROUND TIMES: Saturday - 9:30am, 1:30pm, and 4:45pm
Sunday - 1:30pm, and 4:45pm
ONE-DAY SCHEDULE:
AT SITE REGISTRATIONS: 8:30am-9:00am on Sunday February 14th.
ROUND TIMES: Sunday - 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00, 1:30pm, and 4:45pm
FORMAT: 5SS, G/90, Rounds 1, 2, and 3 in One-day schedule G/40. U.S.C.F. Rated
PRIZES: See the photo of the Revolvoing Trophy to 1st, and the Trophy to Top Expert, Class A, B, C, D, E, and Unrated.
ENTRY FEE: Two-day $22, or One-day $21 postmarked by 2/09/2010
ENTRY FEE DISCOUNTS: $2 less to WMCA members.
ALL PayPal ENTRIES: Add $1 and send to: cadcamsv@bellatlantic.net by 2-11-2010.
ALL AT SITE ENTRIES: Add a $5 late registration fee.
U.S.C.F. MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED: U.S.C.F. and W.M.C.A. memberships are available at the tournament.
Mail check, payable to W.M.C.A., and entry form to: Edward Kostreba
P.O. Box 1372
Ware, MA 01082-5372
Any questions? Call Ed at 413-967-3242 or e-mail: cadcamsv@bellatlantic.net
WMCA website: www.WesternMassachusettsChessAssociation.org
LIMITATIONS: No Smoking, No Computers.