2009 Sioux Falls, SD Grand Prix Tournaments

Announcement was published at Argusleader.com: Monthly chess tournaments to be held December 16, 2008 The Sioux Empire Chess Foundation is holding the Sioux Falls Scholastic League 2009 Grand Prix. Tournaments will be held monthly in various locations throughout the Sioux Falls area. Players compete in one section: K-5, with class prizes available for K-3. Games are time controlled and rated by the United States Chess Federation. Official USCF game timers are used. All players get to play five games. Scorekeeping is not required but strongly encouraged, official score sheets are provided. The first event is 12:30 to 7 p.m. Jan. 11at John Harris Elementary. All players must have current United States Chess Federation Membership. Visit online at uschess.org to join for $17 (one year) or pay $20 at site. Entry Fee: $10 if sent in 2008, $15 thereafter. Mail registrations to Alex Yermolinsky, 6300 W Cheyenne Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57106. Include your name, grade in school, your USCF ranking and if just joining your date of birth. No registrations accepted after 12:45 PM on the day of the tournament.