Oklahoma Scholastic Chess | State Championships

THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR THIS TOURNAMENT IS THURSDAY, APRIL 3!

THE OKLAHOMA

SCHOLASTIC CHESS

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Saturday, April 5, 2025
Nigh University Center
100 N. University Drive in Edmond

We ❤️ our sponsors!

On behalf of the players, parents, and volunteers of OSCO, we are so grateful to the University of Central Oklahoma for welcoming us back once again this year. THANK YOU!

Schedule

8:45 Doors open. There is no check-in; all registered players will be paired.

9:30 Round One for all sections will begin following announcements in the playing hall. Subsequent rounds are paired ASAP with a break for lunch*. Awards ceremonies take place for each section ASAP after that section's final round is complete.

*Usually after round 2 or 3, depending on how long the morning rounds are taking in your player's section. To avoid being late for the after-lunch round, parents are advised to keep players onsite rather than taking them out for lunch.

Last-minute cancellations or late arrivals please text 707-685-7045. This allows us to start our tournament on time and eliminates pairing players with no-shows. Thank you!

Sections & Prizes

Sections 1–4

Five rounds, Game/45

Section 1: Elementary (K–5) rated under 500
Section 2: Elementary (K–5) Championship
Section 3: Middle School (6th–8th) rated under 900
Section 4: High School (9th–12th) rated under 1100

🏆 Trophies for first, second, and third-place individuals and teams

🏆 Outstanding Performance trophies for scores of 4.0+

🎖️ Medals for scores of 3.0+

Sections 5 & 6

Four rounds, Game/45;d5

Section 5 (Middle School Championship): Clocks are required in this section.
Section 6 (High School Championship): Clocks and notation are required in this section.

🏆 Trophies for first, second, and third-place individuals

🏆 Trophies for first-place teams

🏆 Outstanding Performance trophies for scores of 3.0+

🎖️ Medals for scores of 2.5+

Email section-change requests before the registration deadline to osco.td@gmail.com.

Rules

Players and parents are responsible for knowing OSCO's tournament rules and code of conduct before the tournament. If you have not yet done so, please take a moment to read them and discuss them with your player.

Respect our host schools. Children must be supervised between rounds. A player who enters a prohibited area, or commits any act that results in damage to school property, or commits any act that threatens the safety of another person, or willfully disobeys an instruction from a tournament director or representative of the school, will be expelled from the tournament and could face suspension from future OSCO events.

Safe Play

Our goal is to maintain a safe, welcoming, and fun environment for all players. Bullying or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated.

OSCO tournaments are run in accordance with the US Chess Safe Play policy. Our tournament directors are certified by US Chess and have received training through the US Center for Safe Sport.

Spectator Policy

Spectators are not permitted in the playing hall while games are being played. Players must exit the playing hall after finishing their games and reporting their scores.

When the first round is paired, parents are encouraged to accompany their players into the gymnasium to help them find their boards and listen to morning announcements. You may remain for the first five minutes of the first round only to observe your player and take a photo. After the first five minutes, we will ask you to return to the waiting area.

For rounds 2-5, parents who wish to escort their players into the playing hall may do so, but must then return to the waiting area. Since we need to keep the playing hall quiet, please, no talking in the gym while finding your child's board.

Equipment

Sets are provided for tournament games, but players are encouraged to bring their own for skittles (waiting area). Clocks are provided in Sections 5 & 6. Players in other sections who wish to use a clock should bring their own. If you would like to purchase a clock, we recommend any of these tournament-suitable clocks from Wholesale Chess. Scoresheets and pencils are provided.

Questions?

For general tournament or registration questions, requests to change section or team affiliation, or cancellations before the registration deadline, send an email to osco.td@gmail.com.

For payment questions or refund requests made before the registration deadline, send an email to osco_treasurer@ochess.org.

Registration ends April 3.

No registrations will be accepted after the deadline.

Register using the form on this page. Entry is $30/player. Parents registering three or more siblings at the same time: $25/player.

Current US Chess membership is required.

OSCO will sponsor the first year of membership for Oklahoma resident players.
Out-of-state players can purchase first-time memberships through OSCO for $10 (half price). Choose the "voucher + entry" option when you register.
Any scholastic player can renew an expired membership through OSCO for $10. Choose the "voucher + entry" option when you register.

You will receive a confirmation email with a link to a membership form. Please submit the form right away so your child's membership can be processed in time for the tournament.

Before you register…

Would you like your child's school to host an OSCO tournament next year? Or maybe you've been looking for a way to give back to this great organization. If so, read on.

The OSCO board is an all-volunteer team of parents like you. We were grateful that our kids were given the opportunity to participate in scholastic chess tournaments, so we decided to say "thank you" by joining the team that keeps the tradition going. Chess ability is not a prerequisite!

An election for new board members will be held during the state championship. If you'd like your child's school to host a tournament next year, or if you'd like to help find host schools for our events—or if you know somebody who'd make a great member of our team, there's a space in the registration form where you can volunteer or make a nomination. If you have questions, send an email to osco_treasurer@ochess.org.