THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR THIS TOURNAMENT IS THURSDAY, March 12th.
Schedule
8:45 Doors open. There is no check-in; all registered players will be paired.
9:30 General announcements and special awards in main playing hall.
9:45 Round One for all sections will begin following an explanation of rules.
Subsequent rounds are paired back to back with a break for lunch.
Annual Parent Meeting
Parents are encouraged to attend our general meeting, which will be held during the lunch break in the main playing hall. This is a great time for parents to learn about volunteer opportunities for the upcoming year. The OSCO board president, Mike Waters, will share information about the organization, answer questions from parents, and ask for nominees to serve on next year’s board.
An awards ceremony for Sections 1-3 will take place after the final round for all three sections. Awards ceremonies for Sections 4-6 will take place after each section's final round.
For late arrivals or last-minute cancellations, send a text to 707-685-7045. This helps us start on time and avoid pairing players with no-shows.
Sections & Prizes
Five rounds, G/30
1: Elementary (grades K–3) rated under 400
2: Lower Elementary (grades K-3) Championship*
3: Upper Grades (grades 4–12) rated under 600
🏆 Trophies for first, second, and third-place individuals and Outstanding Performance trophies for players with 4.0 or higher who did not place in the top three. Trophies for first and second-place teams.
🏅Medals for players with scores of 3.0–3.5
*The winner of the Lower Elementary Championship section will be eligible to represent Oklahoma at a national invitational tournament which will be held in Grand Rapids, Michigan this summer. Please see our Invitationals page for more information.
Four rounds, G/40;d5
Clocks required
4: Upper Elementary (grades 4 & 5) Championship
5: Middle School (grades 6–8) Championship
6: High School (grades 9–12) Championship
🏆 Trophies for first, second, and third-place individuals. Trophies for first and second-place teams.
🏅Medals for players with scores of 2.5 or higher.
Notation is required for Middle and High School Championship sections and strongly encouraged for Upper Elementary Championship.
Equipment
Sets are provided for tournament games, but players are encouraged to bring their own for skittles (waiting area).
Scoresheets and pencils are provided.
Clocks are provided for sections 4-6 only. OSCO has a limited number of clocks. Please bring your own if you have one.
Players in other sections may bring their own. A good selection of tournament-suitable clocks can be found here.
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, you are invited to accompany your player as they find their board 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 all other rounds, parents who wish to escort their players into the playing hall may do so, but must then return to the waiting area. Help us keep the playing hall quiet—no talking while finding your child's board, please.
Membership
A current US Chess membership is required for all players. OSCO offers discounted memberships to all registered players,. If your player has never had a US Chess membership, or if their membership will have expired by the date of the tournament, visit the appropriate link below after you register.
Not sure if your player's membership is still current? Please check before you register: US Chess player search (Link opens in a new window.)
Read before you register
When you register, you will be asked to agree to OSCO's terms & conditions. You will also be asked to affirm that you will make sure your player understands our tournament rules and code of conduct. Please take a moment to read them now. (Each link opens in a new window, so you won't lose your place.)
Registration
Oklahoma Residents Only.
Registration ends March 12. No registrations will be accepted after the deadline.
Entry is $30/player. Parents registering three or more siblings at the same time: $25/player.
Questions?
For general tournament or registration questions, requests to change section or team affiliation, or cancellations before the registration deadline, send an email to td@oscochess.org.
For payment questions or refund requests made before the registration deadline, send an email to treasurer@oscochess.org. Refunds do not include online processing fees.