and proudly present...

“The Joy Luck Club” Chess Tournament For students in grades K to 12 Saturday, January 8, 2011 10 am to 5 pm

$10 Registration Fee

San Leandro Main Library 300 Estudillo Ave. San Leandro, CA 94577

Questions? Call 510-577-3957

Registration opens December 5, 2010.

Register at the Main Library Information Desk.

Cash or checks payable to San Leandro Library Foundation.

Important tournament details on back of the flyer.

This event is part of The Big Read, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest.

Chess Tournament Registration Return to San Leandro Main Library Information Desk 300 Estudillo Ave. San Leandro, CA 94577

Player Name:______Grade: USCF ID: Rating: (if applicable) (if applicable)

Address: City: Zip:

Email:______Home Phone: Cell Phone:

If under 18, Parents Name: Emergency Phone:

Staff Use Only Paid: Yes No Cash Check #______Staff Initials______“The Joy Luck Club” Chess Tournament

Tournament Details

1. The tournament is open to students in grades Kindergarten to 12. 2. This is a Quads Tournament, meaning four players will be grouped in each section by grade level and/or USCF rating, 3. Each section will play in round-robin format. 4. All skill levels are welcome, beginners to advanced, but players must already know how to play chess. In other words, there will be no instruction; players must know how to make legal chess moves. 5. There will be rated and unrated sections; Players with a USCF chess rating will play other people with similar rating. Those without a rating will play other players in their grade level. 6. Trophies will be awarded to section winners. 7. Certificates will be awarded to players with winning records.

Other Important Information

 Children age 9 and under must have parent present at tournament.

 A waiting room will be available for parents and players who are awaiting games.

 Light refreshment will be provided for players.