Senior Tournament

 

Location:      Main Ballroom

Eligibility:     Ages 55 to 107

Director(s): Andreas Boerner

 

Four-round tournament for all seniors, young and old.

 

Registration: Just show up.

 

Format: Rounds will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Alternate times may be arranged by mutual agreement of both players and the TD, but each game must be finished on the assigned day.  A final playoff round to decide the winners _may_ be scheduled on Friday night by the TD, if needed.

 

Time Limit: 45 minutes per player; 3 byo-yomi periods of 30 seconds each.  Players may also choose to play without a clock.

 

Rating Criteria: All games are rated.

 

Rules: AGA rules should be used. Komi for white is 7.5 points.

 

Handicaps: Normal handicap rules are in effect.  See the Self-Paired Tournament page for how to calculate handicaps.

 

Results: Game reporting slips will be available on site. The winner should be circled, and the loser should sign the slip; put completed slips in the box in the reporting area.

 

Winners: Prizes will be awarded to the top players in Dan and Kyu divisions.