BC Provincial Junior Championship Tournament 2024
Date: Nov 16 - 17, 2024 (Saturday & Sunday)
Location: Bonsor Recreation Complex (Banquet Hall, 2nd floor) - 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC
Open to all B.C. Juniors (born after: Jan 1, 2005)
Games - courtesy of Stephen Wright. Champion Section Top 5 Boards
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Skittles in Multi-purpose Room 2 sponsored by Burnaby Junior Chess Club:
- Saturday Nov 16 - 12:30pm - 6:30pm
- Sunday Nov 17 - 8:30am - 6:30pm
Qualifier for the 2025 BC Closed Championship
$5200 Travel Subsidy for the 2025 Canadian Junior Chess Championship (CJCC)**
** CJCC is the qualifier for the 2025 World Junior & Girl U20 Chess Championship (WJCC). Winners must attend the 2025 CJCC to claim the CJCC Entry & Travel Subsidy prizes, subject to 2025 CJCC rules. CJCC & WJCC schedules and locations coming soon.
Organizing Team: Glen Lee, Jeremy Hui, Ron Hui, Jonah Lee, Michael Lo, Lara Lo, Ryan Lo
Tournament Director (Chief Arbiter): Chief Aribter - Stephen Wright (FIDE International Arbiter)
Assistant Arbiters: Ping Yu, An Yu, Ron Hui, Jeremy Hui, Ryan Lo, Lara Lo, Michael Lo
Previous Champions (1970-2023)
BC Junior Chess Championship - 3 sections (2-day event, Saturday & Sunday):
[PLAY UP NOT ALLOWED. All players must play in the section according to their rating]
Champion (CFC Regular Rating 1301 & above)
Reserve (CFC Regular Rating 701 – 1300)
Booster (CFC Regular Rating 700 & below, or Unrated [No Chess Rating])
Online Registration Only: Registration Ends November 15th 2pm (Early Bird Rates valid till Sunday October 20th)
2024_BC_Junior_Chess_Championship_Flyer.pdf
Date: 2-Day November 16 - 17 (Saturday & Sunday)
Time Control & Round Time:
| Saturday Time Control: G50+10 |
Round 1 - 9:00am |
| Round 2 - 12:30pm | |
| Round 3 - 3:00pm | |
| Sunday Time Control: G90+30 |
Round 4 - 9:00am |
| Round 5 - 1:30pm |
Check in: No check-in required. Please arrive on time before 8:45am. Check the pairing posted online or on-site and make sure that you are paired. If you are not paired, inform the TD or the organizers immediately. Forfeits wait period for G50+10 games is 30 minutes after a round starts (i.e. your game will be forfeited if you do not show in 30 minutes after a round starts). Forfeits wait period for G90+30 games is 60 minutes after a round starts (i.e. your game will be forfeited if you do not show in 60 minutes after a round starts).
1) Champion Section (CFC Regular Rating 1301 & Above, no play up allowed)
The name(s) of the Champion(s), no tie-break, will be engraved on the perpetual BC Junior Championship plaque.
All prizes guaranteed with 160 total entries from all sections.
| Prizes | Computer tie-break on ties, must attend CJCC to claim CJCC prize, subject to CJCC rules |
| 1st Place |
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| 2nd Place |
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| Top Girl |
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| U1800 | Computer tie-break on ties, must attend CJCC to claim CJCC prize, subject to CJCC rules |
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1st Place |
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| 2nd Place |
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| Top Girl |
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| U1500 | Computer tie-break on ties, must attend CJCC to claim CJCC prize, subject to CJCC rules |
| 1st Place |
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| 2nd Place |
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| Top Girl |
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Registration fee: Early Bird before Oct 20th mid-night $80 ($10 off for 2nd or higher member of the family)
Regular $90, registration ends Nov 15th 2pm ($10 off for 2nd or higher member of the family)
Format: 5 Rounds Swiss System. CFC Regular rated
2) Reserve Section (CFC Regular Rating 701 - 1300, no play up allowed)
All prizes guaranteed with 160 total entries from all sections.
| Prizes | Computer tie-break on ties, must attend CJCC to claim CJCC prize, subject to CJCC rules |
| 1st Place |
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| 2nd Place |
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| Top Girl |
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| U1000 | Computer tie-break on ties, must attend CJCC to claim CJCC prize, subject to CJCC rules |
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1st Place |
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| 2nd Place |
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| Top Girl |
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Registration fee: Early Bird before Oct 20th mid-night $75 ($10 off for 2nd or higher member of the family)
Regular $85, registration ends Nov 15th 2pm ($10 off for 2nd or higher member of the family)
Format: 5 Rounds Swiss System. CFC Regular rated
3) Booster Section (CFC Regular Rating 700 or below, or Unrated [No Chess Rating])
All prizes guaranteed with 160 total entries from all sections.
| Booster | Computer tie-break on ties, must attend CJCC to claim CJCC prize, subject to CJCC rules |
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Trophies (Total 21, Computer tie-break on ties):
| Prizes | Computer tie-break on ties |
| Top 5 |
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| Top 5 U500 |
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| Top 5 Unrated |
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| Girls | Computer tie-break on ties |
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Top 2 |
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| Top 2 U500 |
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| Top 2 Unrated |
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Registration fee: Early Bird before Oct 20th mid-night $70 ($10 off for 2nd or higher member of the family)
Regular $80, registration ends Nov 15th 2pm ($10 off for 2nd or higher member of the family)
Format: 5 Rounds Swiss System. CFC Regular rated
Rules
- Bye request – Maximum 2 requested ½ point byes (except last round) at least 1 hour before the round starts
- Forfeits wait time G50+10 games – 30 minutes grace period before the game is forfeited
- Forfeits wait time G90+30 games – 60 minutes grace period before the game is forfeited
- Ties for prizes will be broken using tie-break systems (direct encounter, individual cumulative score, then cumulative score of opponents)
- Online registration only - Onsite registration is NOT allowed.
- Chess notation is required for All sections.
- Chess sets and clocks are provided
- May use player's FIDE, CFC, CMA, NWSRS or foreign rating for pairing on TD's discretion
- Players must inform the TD if s/he is not able to play in any round(s). Player not show up for any round without notice will be forfeited from the tournament, and requires a legitimate reason and TD’s approval to re-enter the tournament
- CJCC Package prizes subject to CJCC rules
Residency Rule
All winners in this tournament must reside in B.C. and:
- have resided in B.C. for a total of at least six months in the 12 months prior to the start of the tournament; or
- have resided in B.C. for the three months prior to the start of the tournament.
Crowd Release for Photography
Please be advised that photographs will be taken at the event for use on websites, in the press and other publications. By entering this event, you consent to the Chess2Inspire Association photographing and using your image, video and likeness.
Venue - Bonsor Recreation Complex (Banquet Hall, 2nd floor), Burnaby [Free Parking]
[Bonsor Recreation Complex (Banquet Hall, 2nd floor) - 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC V5H 3G4]
Public Transit Planner - 9 minutes walk from the Metrotown Skytrain Station
Onsite Free Parking
Food & Drinks:
- 4 minutes walk to the Metrotown Mall food court
- 14 minutes walk to the Crystal Mall food court
FAQs
Nut Free Policy - Food/snack contains nuts or traces of nuts are not allowed and will be disposed. Thank you for helping to keep our children safe.
How can I contact the organizer for questions?
Go through this section (FAQs) first. If you cannot find an answer here, you are welcome to contact us by email at admin@chess2Inspire.org, we usually reply within 24 hrs.
Food, snacks and Drinks?
No food or snack is allowed inside the tournament hall, please consume them outside of the tournament hall.
Bottled water and juice is allowed (no cup please).
What is a chess rating?
A chess player's rating is a calculated numerical estimate of his/her strength, based on his/her results in tournament play against other players. It is calculated and maintained by chess federations/organizations (CFC & CMA in Canada). This is a 'rated' tournament, the organizer will submit results to CFC, which carries out the calculations and publishes the results. If you do not have a rating currently, you will have one after this tournament.
You can check your current rating following the links below:
If I lose a game, do I still play in the next round?
You will play in all of the rounds even if you lose some of your games, so stay and play on.
What is a "bye"? Can I skip one or more of the rounds?
You can request for 'byes' (not playing in one or more rounds). For example, a bye in round 3 means you will not play in round 3. Players must inform the Tournament Director if s/he is not able to play in any round(s). Player not show up for any round without notice will be forfeited from the tournament, and requires a legitimate reason and the Tournament Director’s approval to re-enter the tournament. Check the 'Tournament Rules' section for details.
Do I need a membership to enter the event?
No membership is required to join the tournament.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
See venue information above.
What can/can't I bring into the tournament hall?
Absolutely no alcohol, nuts and food (including snacks) inside the tournament hall. Bottled drinks (water and juice) are allowed.
What is the refund policy?
Full refund of the entry fee is available 48 hours before the event starts, send request with your name to admin@chess2inspire.org. Refund DOES NOT include your donation to Zeffy (registration platform).
Refund of donation to Zeffy (registration platform) - At the bottom of the Confirmation page, you can optionally donate to Zeffy (default is 15% of the entry fee, please make sure to set it to your desired donation amount). Any donation to Zeffy goes to Zeffy directly. To make changes or refund of your donation, please contact Zeffy via email, chat or phone - https://www.zeffy.com/home/contact.
Can parents stay in the tournament hall?
Parents are allowed to stay and take photos in the first 5 minutes of each round, please be quite and DO NOT talk to any of the players. Parents have to leave the tournament hall after the first 5 minutes of each round and must stay outside to pickup your child. Players will be escorted to the exit of the tournament hall after their game is finished to be pickup by their parent(s).
Where can I get food and drink?
See venue information above.
