Grading The January Rapidplay grades will be used where available; otherwise long play grades will be used. Ungraded players will be assigned an estimate by the Controller. All results will be submitted to the ECF for their Rapidplay grading list.

Clocks

Digital clocks will be used in all sections with a time limit of 25 minutes per player for the whole game.

Timetable

Doors Open 09.00

Round 1 10.00

Round 2 11.10

Round 3 12.20

Round 4 13.50

Round 5 15.00

Round 6 16.10

Prize Giving 17.30 or earlier if possible

Prizes

The following minimum prizes will be awarded in each section for 1st,2nd and 3rd of £100, £60 and £30 plus grading prizes in the top 2 sections and junior prizes in the U-80 section.

Sections

Sections are dependent on entry and the organisers reserve the right to merge sections.

Refreshments

Tea and Coffee will be available to purchase. There are no food facilities on site and the nearest places to obtain food are a reasonable distance so we recommend that you bring food with you.

Byes

Players may request a half point bye in the 1st round with their entry.

Directions to the venue

By Road

The centre is approximately 2 miles from J23 on the M60 and is 1 mile from the centre of Ashton. There is ample free car parking.

Organisers

David Hardy & Glenn Trueman

Note that in all matters the Organisers’ decisions are final.

Entry fees

All sections - Adults £22 Juniors £20

ECF Silver Direct Members and above deduct £7 Adults and £5 Juniors. A late fee of £5 for entries postmarked after 30 June or on the day will apply.

Entry Form

Please complete in Block Capitals and send to David Hardy, 92 Hall Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancs. OL6 8QB or by email to davidghardy57@gmail.com Tel: 0161 339 3287 or 07974 952252

Payment may also be made by bank transfer to ACCC

If using this method then email davidghardy57@gmail.com for details.

Full Name: _______________________________________

ECF Direct Membership number: ____________________

ECF Grading No: ___________

Rapidplay Grade: ______If none then Long play Grade: _______

Address: _______________________________________________

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Post Code: _________________ Email: _____________________

Tel No: ____________________Date of birth: _______________

Fee paid: £____________ Donation: £____________

Cheques should be made payable to Ashton Community Chess Club (ACCC). No cheques on the day.

I request a bye in Round 1: Yes / No

I would like to receive prize money by:

CHEQUE BANK TRANSFER (please circle)

Ashton Rapidplay Congress

Sunday 9th July 2017

Broadoak & Smallshaw Community Centre

Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 8RS

Starting at 10.00 am

6 Round Swiss

3 Sections

U-150

U-115

U-80/ungraded

Limited to 75 entrants

A Manchester Chess Federation event

ECF graded