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John's way also works, but my suggestion is the recommended one (just follow the crowd to the last stop - MUSEUM - and walk across the platform to catch the transfer).
"The subway transfer point is at Museum station. Everyone should watch
to see if they are getting on the right train though, since all four trains must
share the two tracks."
"The subway transfer point is at Museum station. Everyone should watch
to see if they are getting on the right train though, since all four trains must
share the two tracks."
When the east-west line was built it was possible to get on a westbound train that went southbound on the university line. It was quickly discontinued. The lower Bay station was boarded up, now used for training and film shoots. That normally unused line is what is being used this weekend. So John's long way is not recommended. There will be a bottleneck of north, east, and west, trains on the northbound platform at Museum station. And, as always, the subway doesn't open until 9am on Sunday.
from the TTC site:
"All Eastbound and Westbound trains will end at Museum Station.
Passengers must exit the train at Museum Station, cross the centre platform and board the northbound, eastbound or westbound train to continue their subway trip.
University-Spadina subway passengers travelling eastbound must change trains at Museum Station."
When the east-west line was built it was possible to get on a westbound train that went southbound on the university line. It was quickly discontinued. The lower Bay station was boarded up, now used for training and film shoots. That normally unused line is what is being used this weekend. So John's long way is not recommended. There will be a bottleneck of north, east, and west, trains on the northbound platform at Museum station. And, as always, the subway doesn't open until 9am on Sunday.
from the TTC site:
"All Eastbound and Westbound trains will end at Museum Station.
Passengers must exit the train at Museum Station, cross the centre platform and board the northbound, eastbound or westbound train to continue their subway trip.
University-Spadina subway passengers travelling eastbound must change trains at Museum Station."
Hi,
This also happened a little while back when there was construction at Bay Station. It won't be so confusing because there will be several TTC employees on the actual platform giving instructions and announcing which train goes in what direction. For people who don't normally take the subway, it may actually be simpler than having to deal with different platforms, for example.
below please find -
2010 Ontario Open Provisional Entry: 6:30 pm, 21 May, 2010:
Will be updated as last-minute entries are collated - spots are
still available in different sections - email: ted@chessinstitute.ca
also if your name is not in the list, or for any rating/section changes.
Onsite registration and payment Sat 22 May: 8:45 - 9:45 am.
Opening: 9:45 am. Play commences: 10 am sharp.
Enter 918 Bathurst through the front lobby - you will be directed to
be seated in the lower level waiting hall for registration - free coffee
and cookies available here. The concession stands are all located on
this lower level too - pastry counters, Stategy Games bookstall, Little
Checkmates chess equipment stand, etc. Free mineral water and mini
-snacks provided to the players - free coffee-station throughout the
event on the lower level. Washrooms located on the lower level too.
Play will take place in the Great Hall upstairs, where the demo-games
of top boards will be displayed electronically. No cell-phones permitted.
The SunRoom annexe is hosting an Art exhibition (all are welcome to
visit) on Saturday, but Sunday and Monday will host CIC chess events.
I thought the original Flyer said there was only 3 sections Open , U2000 and U1600 why are there U1800 people indicated.
If there is an U1800 section I'd rather play there please verify your tournament it is starting to be confusing.
I thought the original Flyer said there was only 3 sections Open , U2000 and U1600 why are there U1800 people indicated.
If there is an U1800 section I'd rather play there please verify your tournament it is starting to be confusing.
Hi John,
It's at the beginning of this thread, but I'm happy to clarify....
It's not so much separate sections, as separate prizes:-)
There are indeed just 3 sections being paired:
Open; Under 2000; Under 1600
Each section also has separate "class" prizes for a sub-section, i.e.
Open - also has class prizes for an Under-2200 sub-section/category
Under 2000 - also has class prizes for an Under-1800 sub-section
Under 1600 - also has class prizes for an Under-1400 sub-section
Folks probably indicated on their entry form (to Ted - he sent me
this list) what class prize they're gunning for, within their section.
Come see Ted at registration downstairs tomorrow, or me
upstairs, we'll be delighted to see you and elucidate:-)
There's nothing ambiguous about the original wording: it says you have to BE in full time attendance. That means while the tournament is going on. It's a break for students IN school. Luckily for you, the organizers are extending it to a wider group of university students!
David
Hi David:
Most university students attend classes in the fall and winter terms but work during the summer term (May through August inclusive). If they are attending classes during the summer term it is usually to upgrade or add one or two credits to ensure they can resume normal studies in the fall term. Universities usually do not offer a full slate of courses during the summer term.
The curtain came down on the 2010 Ontario Open last nite,
amidst farewells and bouquets, so before any 'lil brickbats
arrive, as they must, a pause for a whisper of appreciation -
Thanks go particularly, to -
- the players who graced the boards, and fought to the last
- the parents, media, guests who braved the sweltering heat
- Ted Winick, who courageously ventured into the unknown
- Alex Ferreira, who stepped in to lend a welcome hand
- Bryan Lamb, for his valuable input and player insight
- Dave Cohen, for maintaining an invaluable online presence
- Erik Malmsten, a permanent bastion of advice and support
- The Winick siblings for manning the hospitality counters
- Clara, and Mario, who ran the book/chess equipment stalls
- most of all - Gary - the 10-man army without whom the 2010
Open would have been inconceivable!! From an indefatigable
two month long email/marketing campaign, he helped prepp
the venue, hefting tons of furniture, then single-handedly
set up the computers, net, wiring, lighting, communication,
ventilation, fans; set up and manned the electronic demo
boards; whilst simultaneously generating all the pairings,
results, standings at the venue, and to David online, etc!
More thanks later, hopefully with all the vignettes, stories of
the mating-bucks and rating-sharks, all the fun and games!
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