2024 – 2025 Scholastic Tournament Schedule
Select a date and see the information below!
Fall Scholastic Tournament
REGISTRATION
Schedule:
Saturday, November 16, 2024, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM,
Atherton High School,
Location: Atherton High School 3000 Dundee Rd, Louisville, KY 40205
Description:
CEF Fall Scholastic Tournament
Where: Atherton High School 3000 Dundee Rd, Louisville, KY 40205
When: November 16, 2024
8:00 AM Round 1 begins at 9:00 AM
NO ON SITE ENTRIES – Register in advance if you want to participate.
We expect most players will be finished before 1:30 – 2:00 PM
Players must have a US Chess Membership to play. You can sign up online or at https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess
The K-1 and K-3 sections will be designated as “learning sections” meaning that tournament directors will be empowered to explain rules and help players understand legal moves.
Sections and time controls:
K-1 Learning, K-3 Learning Sections: 5 rounds maximum, G/25;d5
K-5, K-8/K-12: 5 rounds maximum, G/25;d5 (sections may merge)
NOTE: Sections may be merged if necessary. The number of rounds may be altered based on turnout.
You can play in higher sections than your grade but not lower sections!
Entry Fee: $35 per player online
Online registration closes 11/15/2023 at 7:00 pm.
Contact:
Richard Williams richard@chesseducation.org (Organizer)
John Simons john@chesseducation.org (Tournament Director)
Zoom meeting: The mandatory player’s meeting is November 15th at 7 PM. You can join the meeting from this link: https://tinyurl.com/CEFPlayerMeeting
REGISTRATION
Winter Scholastic Tournament
REGISTRATION
Schedule:
Saturday, December 14, 2024, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM,
Description:
CEF Winter Scholastic
Where: TBD
When: December 14, 2024
8:00 AM Round 1 begins at 9:00 AM
NO ON SITE ENTRIES – Register in advance if you want to participate.
We expect most players will be finished before 1:30 – 2:00 PM
Players must have a US Chess Membership to play. You can sign up online or at https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess
The K-1 and K-3 sections will be designated as “learning sections” meaning that tournament directors will be empowered to explain rules and help players understand legal moves.
Sections and time controls:
K-1 Learning, K-3 Learning Sections: 5 rounds maximum, G/25;d5
K-5, K-8/K-12: 5 rounds maximum, G/25;d5 (sections may merge)
NOTE: Sections may be merged if necessary. The number of rounds may be altered based on turnout.
You can play in higher sections than your grade but not lower sections!
Entry Fee: $35 per player online
Online registration closes 12/8/2023 at 8:00 pm.
Contact:
Richard Williams richard@chesseducation.org (Organizer)
John Simons john@chesseducation.org (Tournament Director)
Zoom meeting: There will be a player’s meeting on December 13th at 7 PM. We encourage any parents/players that are new to tournaments or have questions to attend. Link: https://tinyurl.com/CEFPlayerMeeting
REGISTRATION
Metro Championship Tournament
REGISTRATION
Schedule:
Saturday, February 15, 2025, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM,
Location: Bullitt East High School
Description:
2025 Louisville Metro Championship
Where: Bullitt East High School 11450 KY-44, Mt Washington, KY 40047
When: February 15th, 2025
8:00 AM Round 1 begins at 9:00 AM
NO ON SITE ENTRIES – Register in advance if you want to participate.
We expect most players will be finished before 1:30 – 2:00 PM
Players must have a US Chess Membership to play. You can sign up online or at https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess
The K-1 and K-3 sections will be designated as “learning sections” meaning that tournament directors will be empowered to explain rules and help players understand legal moves.
Sections and time controls:
K-1 Learning, K-3 Learning Sections: 5 rounds maximum, G/25;d5
K-5, K-8/K-12: 5 rounds maximum, G/25;d5 (sections may merge)
NOTE: Sections may be merged if necessary. The number of rounds may be altered based on turnout.
You can play in higher sections than your grade but not lower sections!
Entry Fee: $35 per player online
Online registration closes 2/23/24 at 7:00 pm.
Contact:
Richard Williams richard@chesseducation.org (Organizer)
John Simons john@chesseducation.org (Tournament Director)
Zoom meeting: The mandatory player’s meeting is February 14th at 7 PM. We encourage any parents/players that are new to tournaments or have questions to attend. Link: https://tinyurl.com/CEFPlayerMeeting