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2012 Southwest Collegiate Championship

February 18-19, 2012

Sheraton Dallas Hotel

400 Olive Street, Dallas TX 75201.  map

Hotel Rates are $109 with up to 4 in a room. 214-922-8000 or 888-627-8191, Mention Texas Chess Association to get Hotel Chess Rate. Reserve by 1/27 or rate may go up. One night deposit may be required by Hotel.

5 round Swiss System (No Elimination). Time Control is G/90 with 30 sec inc.

Entry Fee is $49 by 2/3 else $69, do not mail entries after 2/10.

Open to any College Student or Team.

Click for SW Collegiate Online Registration

Info: Barbara Swafford, 214.632.9000

Make Checks payable to  Texas Chess Association (TCA). One check can be made for multiple Players.

Send entries to  Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley TX 76036

Entries must include name, USCF ID or new/pending (include a copy of the receipt), rating, USCF expiration date & school. All incomplete registrations will be charged the late EF , additionally there will be a $5 per player surcharge on registration received without payment, these players could possibly not be paired for round 1 and not be paired until payment is received. Refunds will be given only up to 2/15 with a $10 surcharge for withdrawing, after 2/16 there will be no refunds. There will be no substitution of team members. There will be a $10 change fee for changes after 2/15. USCF membership is required. Proof of membership is required or player must join/renew their memberships. No registration/changes/or withdrawals after 2/15. After that date you must make changes at site (Sheraton Dallas Hotel).

Submitting team entries on a spreadsheet is encouraged.

Official TLA for the event:

  Southwest Collegiate Championships 5-SS, G/90 inc/30. 5SS. Sheraton Dallas Hotel, 400 North Olive Street, Dallas TX 75201. HR: $109-$109-$109-$109, 214-922-8000 or 888-627-8191, Mention Texas Chess Association to get Hotel Chess Rate. Reserve by 1/27/12 or rate may go up. One night deposit may be required by Hotel. Top 4 count for team score. USCF membership required. Fide rated but uses USCF rules. Fide pairing rules may be used. Monroi devices may be provided and their use is mandatory. EF: $49 by 2/03/12, $69 thereafter. Don't mail after 2/15, entry may not be received. Online/Credit Card registration link at www.swchess.com Note that active.com charges a small fee. Reg.: Fri 7-9 pm, Sat 7-7:45am. Saturday registrants may receive a 1st rd. 1/2 pt. bye. One 1/2 pt. bye allowed if requested by end of rd. 2. Rds.: Sat 9-1:30-6, Sun 9-1:45. $$ $500-$250-$125, 1st U2000 $150, 1st U1600 $150, 1st U1200 $150, Unrated eligible for U1200 prize. Plaques to top 10 Individuals, Plaques to top 5 Teams. Ent: Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. (Make Checks payable to Texas Chess Association. One check can be sent for multiple players.) Entries must include name, USCF ID or new/pending (include a copy of the receipt), rating, USCF expiration date & school. All incomplete registrations will be charged the late EF, additionally there will be a $5 per player surcharge on registration received without payment, these players may possibly not be paired for round 1 and not be paired until payment is received. Refunds will be given only up to 2/15 with a $10 surcharge for withdrawing, after 2/15 there will be no refunds. There will be no substitution of team members. There will be a $10 change fee for changes after 2/15. There will be a $5 surcharge per player for phone registrations. USCF membership is required. Proof of membership is required or player must join/renew their memberships. No registration/ changes/or withdrawals after 2/15/12. After that date you must make changes at site (Sheraton Dallas Hotel). February Supplement will be used. Tournament Info: Barbara Swafford, 214.632.9000 please do not call after 2/15, info@dallaschess.com. Website: www.swchess.com. NS. NC. W.  FIDE