Must have current USCF membership to compete. (Last Update 4/20/23)
WHAT:
5 Rounds USCF Rated G/25;d5.
Pairings will be posted online at acrosstheboardchess.com or via "print" on-site. If you are new to tournaments and have questions, contact us in advance of the event at 404-981-3935. One 1/2-point bye can be requested online during registration.
WHEN:
Saturday, May 6th, 2023. Approx. Round Start Times: 10 am; 11:15; 12:30 pm; 1:45; 3:00
WHERE:
Gresham Recreation Center ~ 3113 Gresham Rd S E, Atlanta, GA 30316
WHO:
Any student Kindergarten through 12th grade who can move all of the pieces as well as recognize "checkmate". Players must be unrated/"new" or Regular rated under USCF 1000 to compete.
HOW:
Arrive at the playing site by 9:30 am on the day of the event and remain at the site, with your child, until they finish their 5th game. Players under 16 years of age should be accompanied by at least one parent/guardian. Players will not be monitored by tournament staff outside of the Playing Hall. Parents will not be allowed in the playing hall while games are in progress.
Lunch will be provided for players.
The event will be filmed, and by participating in the games you consent to the filmed/captured content being used as we see fit. We'll provide all of the boards and pieces. Please bring a chess clock if you have one.
PRIZES:
1st, 2nd & 3rd place trophy for each section (K-3; Upper Elementary 4th-5th Grade; Middle School; High School). All tied for 3rd place will be awarded a 3rd place trophy.
Note: Sections will be merged if there are fewer than 4 players in any section by the start of the 1st round. If there is a need to merge sections, the section with fewer than 4 players will only be awarded a prize for 1st place.
REGISTRATION:
$30 online by May 3rd, 2023 & $35 afterwards. Use the following link to register https://www.acrosstheboardchess.com/classesandevents?store-page=25th-Beau-Hardeman-Memorial-Scholastic-Tournament-p530708276 Registration closes May 5th at noon, NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL BE PERMITTED.