2006 Eastern Ontario Open

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EOCA Website Announcement

Organizer/TD: Aris Marghetis

e-mail: arism@nortel.com

This is an EOCA Grand Prix event: http://www.eoca.org/tournaments_2005-06.htm

Please visit this website for even more information, including the Lodging Application (onsite lodging available at student prices, including all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast!)

Date: June 10th & 11th, 2006

Location: Carleton University, Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario

accessible by various busses and the O-Train: http://www.octranspo.com/Main_MenuE.asp
free parking from 1030pm Friday to 11am Monday!
air-conditioned playing hall and residence rooms
3 daily all-you-can-eat buffets, at student prices!
send your family to: http://www.westfest.ca !! (or visit http://www.ottawatourism.ca/ )

Rounds/Type: 5-round Swiss, rated CFC Regular

multiple sections (at least 2-3) based on player distribution
perfect pairings courtesy of the latest Swiss-Sys software

Round Times:

Saturday: 9am/2pm/7pm
Sunday: 9am/2pm

Byes: up to 2 half-point byes within the first 3 rounds

such byes must be requested before previous round
byes for Round 1 must be requested when registering
all other requested byes will be considered 0-point

Time Control: GAME/90mins + 30secs increment per move

(if no digital clock, then analog equivalent is GAME/120mins)

Entry Fee: the standard entry fee is $50

there is also an Amateur option for $25 (ineligible for prizes)
if CFC membership expired, you can renew at the same time

Prize Fund: based on entries, and player distribution

UNRated players not eligible for all prizes
and door prizes before almost every round!

Registration:

mail: cheque to "NNOCC", Box-11021, Station-H, Ottawa, K2H-7T8

(include email address or phone number, for registration confirmation)

RACC: cash to Aris Marghetis, Thursdays to June 8th, 7pm-1130pm
onsite: cash + $25 late fee, and at least 1 hour before the next round

More Information:

paper boards provided, please bring sets and clocks
digital clocks preferred, with some available for rent
U14 players must have contact number(s) with them
note strict enforcement of FIDE/CFC law 12.2-b: if your electronic device rings, you lose
there will be a CFC kiosk of chess stuff for sale
and of course: no computers, no smoking, etc.

date of this issue: 5 May 2006

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