English Chess Federation

Chess for Women and Girls

 

 
 

 

3rd Girls' Day School Trust

&

English Chess Federation

Inter-Trust Chess Championships

 

Saturday 20th January 2007

U18 - U14 - U12 - U10 - U8 - sibling event

 

Venue:
Oxford High School (senior department)

Belbroughton Road
Oxford OX2 6XA
 

 

The previous GDST tournaments have attracted children from 15 of the Trust schools.
This year we hope to see ALL of the Trust schools represented.

This prestigious tournament is suitable for all ages and abilities,
from beginners to experts and is open to all GDST pupils.
Every competitor will win a prize.

There will be 5 sections: Under 18, 14, 12, 10, 8,
Plus a separate event for siblings.

Trophy winners retain their awards for one year and also receive a prize to keep. Medals will be presented to the runners-up. The intermediate age groups: Under 11, 9, 7 will also receive prizes.

A best school performance trophy will also be awarded (details to be announced on the day).

Girls who score 50% or more, including any byes, will qualify for the All England National Gold Finals,
which will be held on the 30th June 2007.

Take me straight to the entry form.

 

Playing Sessions
Round 1 10.30am

The prize-giving will be at approx 4.30pm.

All moves will be made in 40 minutes, after which, the remaining games will be adjudicated by an International Grandmaster. Clocks may be used if requested by the players or deemed necessary by the controllers. Professional chess coaching will be provided throughout the day.

Round 2 11.30pm
Round 3 12.30pm
Round 4 1.30pm
Round 5 2.30pm
Round 6 3.30pm

 

Trophies
Last Year's Title Winners

There are trophies for the age groups: Under 18, 14, 12, 10, 8.

And intermediate age-group trophies for the: Under 11, 9, 7. Please note that should a player who is eligible for an intermediate age group prize (U11, U9, U7) win their section, they will be presented with both trophies.

The trophy winners will retain their prizes for one year. They will also receive a smaller trophy to keep. Silver and bronze medals will be presented to the runners-up.

U18 Robyn Haggis
U14 Lateefah Messam-Sparks
U12 Ruby Marsden
U11 Maria Wang
U10 Anna Wang
U9 Anna Wang
U8 Rowan White
U7 Irene Mathias  

 

Directions

A map to Oxford High School senior department can be found here.

Alternatively, Streetmap.co.uk - is a user friendly internet map provider. Simply type in the postcode of the venue for an instant map.

 

Parents & information

Parents, friends, teachers and trainers and welcome to stay, but only control staff and players will be allowed in the Playing Hall.

A high standard of behaviour is expected and girls and parents must not go into areas of the school not specifically set aside for the chess. The ECF accepts no responsibility for any damage, theft or accident to the person or property of anyone attending this event. They are unable to act in loco parentis for children. Parents/guardians are responsible for their children throughout the entire duration of this event.

The ECF may wish to use photographs taken at this event (i.e. in ChessMoves or on chessuk.com). It is important that you fully complete the entry form and delete as appropriate.

A full list of tournament rules can be found here.

 

Refreshments
Limited refreshments will be available throughout the day, including hot and cold drinks. We suggest that you bring a packed lunch.
Entry Form
The entry fee for all is £15.
Without exception, all entries must be received by 8pm on the 18th January.
1. Submit your completed online entry form.
2. Print the entry form for your information.
3. Send your entry fee using Paypal or post a cheque to the below address.
   
Name of competitor:
   
Section entered: (Under 18, 14, 12, 10, 8, sibling)
   
Date of Birth:
   
School:
   
20th January contact no:
   
Email address:
   
Please indicate if you object to the use of photographs taken at this event of the above name competitor. Write "object" here:
   

When you press submit, your entry is automatically sent to me.

You do not need to do this more than once.

If you have any problems with this facility, simply email me your entry details.

You will be emailed confirmation of entry.

   

Now sign up for a free Paypal Premier Account

1. Make sure you have printed the entry form.
2. On the Paypal website - click "Sign up now" if not already registered with Paypal.
3. You need to sign up for a free Premier Account.
4. When you have signed up, complete the Paypal "Send Money" form as below:
Recipient's Email chessuk@btinternet.com
Amount 15
Currency pounds sterling
Category of purchase service
Email subject gdst
Note name of competitor
   

You can also send the completed entry form and a cheque for £15 made payable to the English Chess Federation to:

Claire Summerscale
34 Merton Road
London SW18 1QX

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.