1. GRADES AND REFUSAL OF ENTRY The organisers will have access to grading Lists and reserve the right to assign players to specific tournaments or refuse entry. The Grades used will be the official ECF listed grades. LATE FEES There is a late fee of £4 for entries postmarked after Sunday 22nd February 2009, and a late fee of £6 for entries received at the Congress, on the door. ARRIVAL Early arrival is advised so that we can ensure pleasant playing conditions. This is particularly relevant to those not yet registered or paid. RE-PAIRING AND LATE ARRIVALS Those players without an opponent will be re-paired 30 minutes after the start of the round. The rate of play will be adjusted accordingly. We will endeavour to ensure all players get a game, even where there is an odd number. Players not present after 30 minutes, will be deemed to have lost by default unless a suitable pairing can still be made. HALF POINT BYE A half point bye will be granted in any of Rounds 1 to 4, if requested on the entry form. PRIZES The organisers reserve the right to alter the prizes if the entries deem this appropriate. No player can be awarded more than one prize. No ungraded player may win a grading prize. In the event of a tie, cash prizes will be awarded. ENQUIRIES Any question relating to the Congress should be addressed to Malcolm Harding: Tel. 07720 724732 or e-mail: barnetchess@yahoo.co.uk RATE OF PLAY 36 moves in 90 minutes, then 15 moves to complete the game. TIMES OF ROUND Round 1. Saturday 28th February 2009 9.30am Round 2. Saturday 28th February 2009 1.30pm Round 3. Saturday 28th February 2009 5.30pm Round 4. Sunday 1st March 2009 10.00am Round 5. Sunday 1st March 2009 2.00pm All sections are Swiss Tournaments and players will be expected to play in all rounds. PRIZEGIVING This will be as soon as possible after the close of the final round, expected to be approximately 6.00pm on the Sunday. BOOKSTALL This will be provided during the Congress by Tournament Chess Supplies. CANTEEN This will be open during the Congress for light refreshments. BARNET ELIZABETHANS CHESS CLUB Meets at Barnet Conservative Club, 33 High Street, Barnet, each Monday from 7.30pm. SMOKING There is No Smoking in the playing room or the canteen. There is however a designated area outside the canteen. Please dispose of cigarette ends in the litter bins provided. DISPUTES In the event of a dispute, the decision of the Tournament Controller on all the interpretations of the rules is final. 25th Barnet Chess Congress ENTRY FORM 28th February 2009 and 1st March 2009 Please send entries to: Malcolm Harding, 30 Grasmere Close, Brownsover, Rugby, Warks. CV21 1LW Telephone 07720724732 E-mail: barnetchess@yahoo.co.uk Name: Address: Postcode: E-mail: Date of Birth (for grading): Telephone: Club/School: Grade: BCF Number: I Enclose: Premier (£22)* Intermediate (£19)* Minor (£17)* Late Fee (£4) MS Donation** Less BCF Member (£2) Less Junior (£3) Total: *Pupils of QE Boys School may pay half-price. (but no further discount will be allowed) **Barnet Chess Congress supports Barnet Multiple Sclerosis Society, to whom all donations will be passed. Please make cheque payable to: BARNET ELIZABETHANS CHESS CLUB. Bye required?Round: 25th Barnet Chess Congress ENTRY FORM 28th February 2009 and 1st March 2009 Please send entries to: Malcolm Harding, 30 Grasmere Close, Brownsover, Rugby, Warks. CV21 1LW Telephone 07720724732 E-mail: barnetchess@yahoo.co.uk Name: Address: Postcode: E-mail: Date of Birth (for grading): Telephone: Club/School: Grade: BCF Number: I Enclose: Premier (£22)* Intermediate (£19)* Minor (£17)* Late Fee (£4) MS Donation** Less BCF Member (£2) Less Junior (£3) Total: *Pupils of QE Boys School may pay half-price. (but no further discount will be allowed) **Barnet Chess Congress supports Barnet Multiple Sclerosis Society, to whom all donations will be passed. Please make cheque payable to: BARNET ELIZABETHANS CHESS CLUB. Bye required?Round: 25th BARNET CHESS CONGRESS ENTRY FORM 28th February 2009 and 1st March 2009 Please send entries to: Malcolm Harding, 30 Grasmere Close, Brownsover, Rugby, Warks. CV21 1LW. Tel: 07720 724732 E-mail: barnetchess@yahoo.co.ukbarnetchess@yahoo.co.uk Name:________________________ Address:______________________ _____________Postcode:________ E-mail:________________________ Date of Birth (for grading)_________ Telephone:____________________ Club/School:___________________ Grade:________________________ ECF Number:__________________ I Enclose: Premier (£23)*__________________ Intermediate (£20)*______________ Minor (£17)* ___________________ Late Fee (£4)___________________ MS Donation**__________________ Less ECF Member (£2)___________ Less Junior (£3)_________________ Total:_________________________ *Pupils of QE Boys School may pay half-price. (but no further discount will be allowed) **Barnet Chess Congress supports Barnet Multiple Sclerosis Society, to whom all donations will be passed. Please make cheque payable to: BARNET ELIZABETHANS CHESS CLUB. Bye required? Y / N Round: