Outdoor Halloween Chess Tournament at Madison City Schools Stadium
Halloween Chess Tournament
Sponsored by Sullins Eye Care Center
Saturday October 30th at 10 a.m.
Madison City Schools Stadium
211 Celtic Drive, Madison AL 35758
Kids play chess outside on the turf field!
The Madison City Chess League is excited to host the second annual outdoor chess tournament held at Madison City Schools Stadium on the turf field! "Last year's tournament was such a joyous occasion, and I am thrilled we are able to hold an outdoor chess tournament again for Halloween," said MCCL Executive Director Ranae Bartlett. Organizers are keeping their fingers crossed that the weather will cooperate, but have a rain location if necessary - Horizon Elementary School in Madison. Our kids have really enjoyed returning to playing chess over-the-board this year, and holding a chess tournament outdoors observing Madison City Schools safety protocols will make this a fun, unique event in more ways than one.
First, parents and family members will be able to observe the chess games from the stands just like they would be seated at a football game. Normally, parents would not be allowed inside a tournament playing room, but here parents can even bring binoculars and watch the games as they are played. Kids can also run around along the end zones or designated areas around the field in between rounds. Parents can also bring stadium chairs and sit in designated areas near the stands along the edge of the field.
Lunch and concessions will be available for purchase by Horizon Elementary Chess Club, and we just ask that no food be taken on the turf field. You can also bring drinks and snacks into the stadium.
Another unique aspect of the event is a Costume Contest that will also include categories for "best mask" and "scariest gloves" acknowledging the unique circumstances we find ourselves in.
Halloween Costume Contest: Kids--wear your Halloween Costumes while you play
Prize Categories:
- best mask
- scariest gloves
- best chess-themed costume
- most creative costume
The tournament will also offer students the opportunity to play in either non-rated or rated sections. Players will be playing a Quick time control of 20 minutes per side with a five second delay. Quick rated games do not require players to record their moves as they play like Regular rated games. Chess sets and clocks will be provided, and all chess equipment will be sanitized after each round with an ion sprayer.
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
Rated Sections: K-3; K-5; K-8; K-12
Non-Rated Section: K-2; K-5
Approximate Round Times: 10:00, 11:00, 12:30, 1:30
Time Control: Game 20/d5
Registration Fee: $20 for MCCL members; $25 for non-MCCL members. Register online at www.madisonchess.com
Awards: Rated sections 1st-10th; Non-Rated sections 1st-5th
Safety Protocols:
- We willl follow all Madison City Schools safety protocols during the tournament.
- All competitors will have access to hand sanitizer. Boards and pieces will be sanitized after each round with ion sprayer.
- Anyone who develops fever, cough or flu/covid type symptoms should not attend, and your registration fee will be refunded up to the start of the tournament if you notify MCCL.
