North Regional Chess Meet
North Academy of World Languages (NAWL)
OVERVIEW
The North Regional Chess Meet is an event for K-5 students that attend schools in North Charlotte including University City, Huntersville, Concord, Harrisburg, Lake Norman, Cornelius and Mooresville. There are individual and team prizes.
This tournament is also a qualifier for the Tournament of Champions!
WHEN
Saturday, November 7
WHERE
North Academy of World Langauges (NAWL)
12201 Hambright Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
ELIGIBILITY
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Open to all players in grades K-5 that attend Charlotte Chess Center school programs in the central district.
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See eligible schools below
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If your school is not a CCC program school but would like to participate, please contact us.
ELIGIBLE SCHOOLS
- Barnette Elementary
- Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy
- Cox Mill Elementary
- Grand Oak Elementary
- Harrisburg Elementary
- Hickory Ridge Elementary
- Huntersville Elementary
- J.V. Washam Elementary
- North Academy Of World Languages
- W R Odell Elementary
- W R Odell Primary
OTHER ELIGIBLE SCHOOLS
- Cannon School
- Statesville Homeschool
- The Math and Science Academy of Charlotte
If your school is not listed but is located near the schools above and you would like to participate, please contact us.
FORMAT
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4 rounds (games)
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No eliminations – all players will play 4 rounds
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Time “Control” – 10 minutes per player per game, with 5 seconds added each move.
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Students from the same school are placed on teams, simply list your child's school upon registration.
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This is an unrated event - no memberships are required.
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The top scorers from the same school make up the team score.
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All equipment is provided.
SECTIONS
Grades K-2
Grades 3-5
SCHEDULE
| Suggested Arrival | 12:30pm |
| Round 1 | 1:00pm |
| Parent Info Seminar | 1:05pm |
| Round 2 | 1:45pm |
| Round 3 | 2:30pm |
| Round 4 | 3:15pm |
| Awards Ceremony | 4:00pm |
INDIVIDUAL PRIZES
All players receive a medal for participating!
Perfect Score Trophies
Awarded to all players who earn a 4-0 score
Top Scorer Trophies
Awarded to players who earn 3 or 3.5 points out of 4.
US Chess Membership
All trophy winners also receive a FREE US Chess membership (does not apply to players with current US Chess memberships).
Tournament of Champions
Players that earn a trophy (3 points or more) qualify to the Tournament of Champions.
TEAM PRIZES
Grades K-2 Section
Trophies to Top 6 Schools
Grades 3-5 Section
Trophies to Top 6 Schools
ENTRY FEE
$50
CONTACT
events@charlottechesscenter.org
SPECIAL NOTES
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Please read Terms and Conditions
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Unrated event - no special memberships required; rated students may play
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Top 4 scorers from the same school and in the same section contribute to the team score - minimum 2 players in order to have a team
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All equipment provided