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Cost to enter goes up on June 1, 2019...register now! We have a lot of Americans registered...I guess I did not do enough advertising on this side of the border...I assumed Canadian participation would be a no-brainer...alas...so I have just put Francis and Virginie at work on making a difference here.. :)
We are aiming for 300 players.
Larry
Last edited by Larry Bevand; Tuesday, 14th May, 2019, 07:21 PM.
From personal experience, I would highly recommend simply using only FIDE ratings for pairing purposes. Once you start injecting four rating systems the situation becomes a mess and you won't be able to start on time and people will be complaining that their latest rating should have led to a different pairing.
Also, don't take any last minute checks. They will bounce.
The Chess'n Math Association (CMA), the Chess Federation of Canada (CFC) and the World Chess Federation (FIDE) in collaboration with Tourism Kingston, are pleased to invite youth to the 16th Annual North American Youth Championship
ELIGIBILITY : Players under 18 years old (as of Jan 1, 2019) from Canada, the U.S.A., Mexico and Bahamas.
WHERE :QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY, Ban Righ Hall, 10 Bader Lane , Kingston Ontario
SCHEDULE :
Opening Banquet (Ban Righ Hall) August 15, 2019 6pm Cost is $25
-Queen's University. These are top notch accommodations at University Residence pricing! We have special rates but you must register by June 15, 2019 to take advantage of them. Reserve early as space is limited.
-Ambassador Hotel, 1550 Princess Street, Kingston, ON K7M 9E3
Special price per night :
Thursday, August 15 at $129 plus taxes.
Friday, August 16 at $155 plus taxes.
Saturday, August 17 at $155 plus taxes.
Sunday, August 18 at $109 plus taxes.
Monday, August 19 at $109 plus taxes.
Deadline for reservation is July 8, 2019 (limited number of rooms at this rate).
Reservations : 1-800-267-7880 or reservations@ambassadorhotel.com
Group name : 2019 North American Youth Chess Championship
Ambassador Hotel is about 6 km (less than 4 miles) from the playing site.
PRIZES: Trophies for the top 5 players in each section Possibility of international titles.
FORMAT : 9 ROUNDS, SWISS SYSTEM
TIME CONTROL : Game in 90 minutes plus 30 second increment per move.
REGISTRATION : $200 if you pay before June 1st, this includes $27 for FIDE America, Ontario taxes of 13% and all rating fees. Amounts are in Canadian dollars.
Valid CFC Membership is required ($32) for Canadian citizens and residents. Quebec players are not required to be CFC members but they must be members of the FQE. This can be purchased at the time of registration. Roster changes (change of section, change of name of qualified player or withdrawal) after July 20, 2019 will be charged $50.
Chess’ n Math Association（CMA），the Chess Federation of Canada加拿大国际象棋联合会（CFC）和the World Chess Federation世界国际象棋联合会（FIDE）与Kingston旅游局合作, 很高兴邀请青少年参加第16届北美青年锦标赛
L’Association Échecs et Maths (AEM), la Fédération canadienne des échecs (FCE) et la Fédération internationale des échecs (FIDE), en collaboration avec Tourisme Kingston, ont le plaisir d’inviter les jeunes à participer à la 16e édition des Championnats jeunesse d’échecs d’Amérique du nord (NAYCC)
ADMISSIBILITÉ : Joueurs âgés de moins de 18 ans (au 1 er janvier 2019) originaires du Canada, des États-Unis, du Mexique et des Bahamas.
Banquet d'ouverture (Ban Righ Hall) le 15 août 2019 à 18h00. Le coût est de 25 $.
16 août: Ronde 1 - 10h, Ronde 2 - 16h
17 août: Ronde 3 - 10h, Ronde 4 - 16h
18 août: Ronde 5 - 10h, Ronde 6 - 16h
19 août: Ronde 7 - 10h, Ronde 8 - 16h
20 août: Ronde 9 - 10h, Cérémonie de clôture 15h, Blitz 15h30 (25 $, sur place 35 $).
HÉBERGEMENT :
-Résidences de l’Université Queen. Ce sont des logements de premier ordre au prix des résidences universitaires! Nous avons des tarifs spéciaux, mais vous devez vous inscrire avant le 15 juin 2019 pour en profiter. Réservez tôt car les places sont limitées.
Nom du groupe : 2019 North American Youth Chess Championship
L'hotel Ambassador se trouve à environ 6 km du site du tournoi.
PRIX : Trophées aux 5 meilleurs joueurs de chaque section. Possibilité de normes internationales.
CADENCE: 90 minutes plus 30 secondes d’incrémentation par coup.
FORMAT: 9 RONDES, SYSTÈME SUISSE
FRAIS D’INSCRIPTION : 200$ si payé avant le 1er juin 2019 ,incluent les frais de 27 $ pour FIDE America, les taxes de 13% de l’Ontario et tous les frais de cotation. Les montants sont en dollars canadiens.
Une carte de membre valide de la FCE est requise (32 $) pour les citoyens canadiens et les résidents. Les joueurs québécois ne sont pas obligés d'être membre de la FCE, mais ils doivent être membres de la FQE. La carte de membre de la FCE / FQE peut être acheté au moment de l'inscription. Les changements (changement de section, changement de nom du joueur qualifié ou retrait) demandés après le 20 juillet 2019 seront facturés 50 $.
Francis, is the Chinese version translated by Google?
Do we allow kids from China register for this event? I know many kids planning visit Canada during the summer break, they may have interest for this top level tournament
Francis, is the Chinese version translated by Google?
Do we allow kids from China register for this event? I know many kids planning visit Canada during the summer break, they may have interest for this top level tournament
It is supposed to be for Canadians, Americans, Mexicans and one or two other countries who are granted exceptions by FIDE America. There are corresponding similar tournaments for Asia where Canadians would not be allowed. If the person is an immigrant to Canada then they would be allowed to play but it might get tricky if they have a Chinese FIDE ID or even if they don't and would intend to compete in China. In the latter case. they would get a Canadian FIDE ID which might require payment of a hefty FIDE transfer fee in order to compete in China.
Francis, is the Chinese version translated by Google?
Do we allow kids from China register for this event? I know many kids planning visit Canada during the summer break, they may have interest for this top level tournament
Hi Grey,
Actually the translation's been done by my admin asstts. Yufan and Kaiyu
Could you let us know where's the ambiguity/mistake, and we'll make the correction.
(the event is only open to N.American countries:)
Thanks,
Francis
Francis Rodrigues, LLB - Regional Director Strategy Games & The Chess'n Math Association
tel: 416-488-5506; 416-486-3395; 647-232-6014 (cell)
701 Mt. Pleasant Road, Toronto, ON, M4S 2N4 fax: 416-486-4637; website: www.chess-math.org
Actually the translation's been done by my admin asstts. Yufan and Kaiyu 
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