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Invitation South African Junior Closed Chess Invitation South African Junior Closed Chess Online Championships 2021 Hosted by Chess South Africa and Chess South Africa Youth Commission Stage 1: 3 – 4 July 2021 (Wild Card) Stage 2: 10 – 11 July 2021 (Qualifier) Stage 3: 17 – 18 July 2021 (Knock-Out) Version 1.21 2021/07/16 1 | P a g e Contents 1. Venue Details ............................................................................................................ 4 2. Local Organizing Committee ........................................................................................ 4 3. Communication ......................................................................................................... 4 4. General regulations .................................................................................................... 5 5. Quick Links ............................................................................................................... 6 6. Zoom Sessions for Stage 3: Knock-Out ........................................................................ 6 7. Financial Regulations .................................................................................................. 8 8. Zoom Sessions for Stage 2: Qualifiers .......................................................................... 9 9. Sections ................................................................................................................... 9 10. Stage 1 – Wild Card ................................................................................................. 9 11. Stage 2 – Qualifiers ................................................................................................ 10 12. Stage 3 – Knock-Out .............................................................................................. 12 13. Playing Location ..................................................................................................... 13 14. International Junior Chess Events Schedule ............................................................... 14 15. Official Publishing ................................................................................................... 15 16. Transport .............................................................................................................. 15 17. Accommodation & Levies ........................................................................................ 15 18. Tournament & Rating ............................................................................................. 15 Indemnity & Code of Conduct .................................................................. 16 Tournament Regulations ......................................................................... 18 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................ 18 2. Age Groups ............................................................................................................. 18 3. Tournament Format ................................................................................................. 18 4. Playing Platform ...................................................................................................... 22 5. Internet and Equipment Used by Players .................................................................... 24 6. Hub Definitions ........................................................................................................ 26 7. Playing Rules........................................................................................................... 27 8. Cheating ................................................................................................................. 30 9. Appeals .................................................................................................................. 31 2 | P a g e 10. Laws of Chess ....................................................................................................... 31 11. Arbiters ................................................................................................................ 32 12. Fair Play Panel (FPP) .............................................................................................. 32 13. Technical Hotline.................................................................................................... 33 14. Final Results .......................................................................................................... 33 Hub Requirements.................................................................................. 34 COVID-19 Protocol ................................................................................. 35 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................ 35 2. List of Definitions ..................................................................................................... 35 3. Regulation Abstract and Requirements ....................................................................... 36 4. Chess SA COVID-19 Ready Plan ................................................................................ 40 5. COVID-19 Declaration .............................................................................................. 45 6. COVID-19 Register .................................................................................................. 46 7. Application for Isolation ............................................................................................ 47 Do’s and Don’ts ..................................................................................... 48 Between Rounds .................................................................................... 49 At the beginning of the round .................................................................. 50 Instructions for Trial Run / Technical Session ............................................. 51 WhatsApp Group Policy ........................................................................... 52 1. WhatsApp Groups .................................................................................................... 52 2. General policy and notice for each one of the above groups are:.................................... 53 Technical Session Agenda ....................................................................... 56 Prof Ken Regan ...................................................................................... 57 3 | P a g e 1. VENUE DETAILS Chess South Africa is honoured to invite all players from across South Africa who qualify, to participate in the 2021 South African Junior Closed Chess Championships. The tournament will be conducted online in three stages, with players congregating at “playing-hubs” across South Africa where they will play under the supervision of an arbiter. 2. LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE 2.1 Convenor: Bridgette Burger ([email protected]) 2.2 Youth Commission Rep.: Vicky Magu ([email protected]) 2.3 Finance: Hendrik du Toit ([email protected]) 2.4 Chief Arbiter: Gunther van den Bergh ([email protected]) 2.5 Chess SA Rep: Judy-Marie Steenkamp ([email protected]) 3. COMMUNICATION The LOC invite you to join at least two of the following WhatsApp groups. Join as early as possible, not to miss out on critical information: 3.1 Join the “SAJCCC Broadcast” WhatsApp group for general information including the start of rounds, circular updates, procedures, and information relevant to everybody. https://chat.whatsapp.com/FFkR0nFeo0AJO0mdzCjoOz 3.2 Players between the ages of u/8 – u/12 and their parents can join “SAJCCC Help Desk u8-u12” Help Desk for instant help. https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjUXPTT6S5QDj89h60ijIl 3.3 Players between the ages of u/14 – u/20 and their parents can join “SAJCCC Help Desk u14-u20” Help Desk for instant help. https://chat.whatsapp.com/FlAlaLS205UGdK0eBXqnMS 4 | P a g e 4. GENERAL REGULATIONS 4.1 All players must register online at www.sajccc.co.za (see 10.3 for opening of entries. 4.2 The list of qualifying participants will be published on www.chessa.co.za and www.sajccc.co.za. 4.3 Due to the nature of the tournament, no late entries will be accepted. 4.4 Registration is the responsibility of the player/parent. 4.5 Due to the current uncertain times COVID-19 brings upon us, Chess SA reserves the right to change any aspect of the tournament including but not limited to sections, format, time control, dates and number of players participating. Chess SA will where possible communicate this to the players as quickly as possible. 4.6 Only players who can obtain/are in possession of a South African passport will be allowed to participate. The onus is on the player to ensure that he/she is eligible. If a player has been invited and is ineligible to play, they must notify the Organisers immediately. All players must submit a copy of their unabridged birth certificate/passport on registration. 4.7 All players will be required to sign a Code of Conduct which can be downloaded from the Tournament Website (www.sajccc.co.za). 4.8 Chess SA will attempt to Fide rate the tournament. If it is at all possible, it will be rated with FIDE. 4.9 No player will be allowed to “play up” i.e., play in an age group other than listed in paragraph 8.3. or in a different gender group. 4.10 The winner of each age and gender category in Stage 3 (Knock-out) will receive a trophy and places 2 and 3 according to the tie-break will receive medals. 4.11 Each of the category winners will be awarded the title of “2021 South African Junior Closed
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