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2024 The Rook Rumble @ La Sierra 
Scholastic Chess Tournamen
t May 18th 


Where:   La Sierra High School ,
                4145 La Sierra Ave, Riverside CA. 92505
Time: 8:00am-2:00pm 

Registration: Download the full invitation below and email the form
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Email: [email protected]
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 2024 Home Gardens Library Scholastic Chess Tournament April 27th 

Where:   Riverside County Library, Home Gardens 
               3785 Neece St, Corona, CA 92879    
Time: 11:00am-4:30pm 

Registration: Download the full invitation below and email the form
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Email: [email protected]
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 2024 McAuliffe Elementary - " Reach for the Stars" - Chess Tournament April 13th 

Where:  McAuliffe Elementary School 
4100 Golden Ave, Riverside , CA 92505  
 
Time: 8:30am-2:30pm 

Registration: Download the full invitation below and email the form
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Email: [email protected]
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2024 Serrano Annual Chess 
Tournament February 10th 


Where:  Serrano Elementary , 24100 Delphinium Ave. Moreno Valley   
Time: 8am-2:30pm 

Registration: Download the full invitation below and email the form
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Email: erangel@mvusd.net
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      2024  RYCA Chess Tournament January 20th 2024 

Where:  , La Sierra High School.   
Time: 8am-12:30pm 

Contact: Download the full invitation below
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Email: [email protected]

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RYCA Chess Tournament December 9th 2023 

Where: Online , Lichess.org   
When:  Saturday December 9th,9:00am 

Contact:  Open the full invitation below

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   The Knights Scholastic Chess Tournament November 18th 2023
 
Where:            La Sierra High School, 4145 La Sierra Blvd; Riverside CA 92505
When:             Saturday November 18 ,   9:00 AM -- 3:00 PM (Sign-in 8:30– 9:00)
Who :              K through 12th grade players who know the fundamentals of the game
Divisions:       Students will be in either a Round Robin or Swiss tournament division based upon grade level and previous tournament results.
Rules :             Touch-move with a time control of Game 15 minutes
Awards :          1st , 2nd , 3rd place trophies will be awarded in each division 
Registration: The tournament is FREE to those who register by Thursday November 16th.
                         $10 registration at the door. Please be on site by 8:30 to check-in and register.

Contact:          Bruce Bartholomew at: [email protected] or text 951-760-0024
Lunch/Snacks: There will not be a snack bar or lunch service at this tournament.
                            Consider bringing your own food/beverages or visiting any of the many fast
                            food restaurants nearby to the high school.
The posting or distribution of written materials by students does not indicate District endorsement of the content of the materials or of the organization, group, company, agency, or individuals associated with the materials.

                                           
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                                                                    Tournament Registration:
                                    e-mail information to 
Bruce Bartholomew at [email protected]
Student Name:________________________ ___                                    Grade__________
School:_____________________________ ___                                    City: ___________
Phone: (     ) -____-______ __________________                                   Email___________
Parent and Guardian signature below indicates permission to participate in the La Sierra High School Scholastic chess Tournament and to allow RYCA and LSHS to post tournament pictures online
Parent/Guardian permission__________________________________
*Download invite below to see the registration form and more details.
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                                      Mountain Scholastic Chess Tournament
                                                      October 14
th 2023
 
Where:             Rim of the World High School,  27400 CA-18 , Lake Arrowhead , CA 92352 
When:              Saturday , October 14th , 2023 9:00am - 2:30pm  (Sign-in 8:30-9:00) 
Who :               K through 12th grade players who know the fundamentals of the game
Divisions:        Students will be in Swiss sections based upon grade level and previous tournament results.
Rules :              Swiss style, Touch-move tournament style play with a time control of Game 15+0min

Awards :          1st , 2nd , 3rd place trophies will be awarded in each division 
Registration:  The tournament is FREE to those who register by Thursday October 12th.
                          $10 registration at the door. Please be on site by 8:30 to check-in and register.

Contact:  Keith Martin at: [email protected] or (C)  775.560.8600
The posting or distribution of written materials by students does not indicate District endorsement of the content of the materials or of the organization ,                                                                                                                                  group, company, agency, or individuals associated with the materials 

                                              Snacks and lunch for sale at the tournament or bring your own

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                                                                    Tournament Registration:
                                    e-mail information to Keith Martin at: [email protected]

Student Name:________________________ ___                                    Grade__________
School:_____________________________ ___                                    City: ___________
Phone: (     ) -____-______ __________________                                   Email___________
Parent and Guardian signature below indicates permission to participate in the Rim High School Scholastic chess Tournament and to allow RYCA and RHS to post tournament
Parent/Guardian permission__________________________________
*Download invite below to see the registration form and more details.
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                                             Home Gardens Library 
                          Youth Chess Tournament February 25th 2023
 
Where: Riverside County Library, Home Gardens
Address: 3785 Neece St., Corona CA 92879  
When: Saturday , February 25th, 2023 from 10:15am -4:00pm 
Who : Grades 3-12 students who know the fundamentals of the game
Rules : Swiss style, Touch-move tournament style play with a time control of Game 15+0min

Divisions: Students will be in swiss sections based upon grade level and previous tournament results.
Registration: The latest to preregister is Thursday February 23rd. Enrollment is limited to 48 competitors.  On site registration will depend upon space availability.  On the day of the tournament , Check-in will be from 10:15AM- 10:45AM. Students must be checked in by 10:45AM in order to play in the first round. Chess clocks will start running at 11am

Information and Email registration to:  Bruce Bartholomew at [email protected] or text to (951)7600024
Lunch Information: There will be no eating allowed inside the facility , though there is space outside the building to have lunch.
There will be a short break and parents are encouraged to either bring snacks or buy lunch from nearby vendors.
                                    

Tournament registration ( this also grants consent for pictures to be taken and shared online)
Name:________________________ Date of birth___/___/___ Grade_______
Address:_______________________________ City: ____________ Zip:_____
Phone: (     ) -____-______ School :__________________________________
Email Address:___________________________

*Download invite below to see the registration form and more details.
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                                             La Sierra High School
                            Chess Tournament
January 21st 2023
 
Where: La  Sierra High School, Multi-Purpose Room (The Round Building in front of the School)
Address: 4145 La Sierra Ave, Riverside Ca. 92505 
When: Saturday , January 21 , 2023 from 8am -12:30pm 
Who : Grades 3-12 students who know the fundamentals of the game
Rules : Swiss style, Touch-move tournament style play with a time control of Game 15+0min

Divisions: Students will be in swiss sections based upon level and previous tournament results.
Registration: The latest to register is Tuesday January 17th. On site registration will not be accepted. The first 40 students to register will be able to play in the tournament. On the day of the tournament , Check-in will be from 8:00AM- 8:30AM. Students must be checked in by 8:30AM in order to play in the first round.

There will be no Lunch break and chess clocks will start running at 9am
​Email registration to: [email protected]
Information: David Eckenrod is the contact at La Sierra High. [email protected]  

Tournament registration ( this also grants consent for pictures to be taken and shared online)
Name:________________________ Date of birth___/___/___ Grade_______
Address:_______________________________ City: ____________ Zip:_____
Phone: (     ) -____-______ School :__________________________________
Email Address:___________________________

*Download invite below to see the registration form and more details.
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                           Vista Del Lago High School 
​ Scholastic Chess Tournament December 3rd, 2022 
 
Where: Vista Del Lago High, Multi-Purpose Room
Address: 15150 Lasselle St, Moreno Valley, CA 92551  
When: Saturday , December 03 , 2022 from 9am -12:30pm 
Who : Grades 3-12 students who know the fundamentals of the game
Rules : Touch-move tournament style of play with a time control of Game 15+0min

Divisions: Students will be in swiss sections based upon level and previous tournament results.
Registration: The latest to register is Tuesday November 29th. On site registration will not be accepted. The first 40 students to register will be able to play in the tournament. On the day of the tournament , Registration will be from 8:00AM- 8:45AM

There will be no Lunch break and chess clocks will start running at 9am
​Email registration to: [email protected]
Information: Parwiz Ahmadi is the contact at Vista Del Lago High. [email protected]

Tournament registration ( this also grants consent for pictures to be taken and shared online)
Name:________________________ Date of birth___/___/___ Grade_______
Address:_______________________________ City: ____________ Zip:_____
Phone: (     ) -____-______ School :__________________________________
Email Address:___________________________

*Download invite below to see the registration form and more details.
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Serrano Elementary Scholastic Chess Tournament November 5th, 2022 
 
When: Saturday November 5 , 8:00AM - 2:30PM  (Registration from 8:00-8:45 AM)
Where: Serrano Elementary, 24100 Delphinium Avenue, CA 92553 
Who: K - 12 grade students who know the fundamentals of the game
Divisions: There will be 8 Divisions, with some grade levels combined. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies Awarded in each division.
Clocks : Clocks will be used for grades 6-12, 20 minutes for each player ( G/20)


To Register: Please visit our website at www.rycachess.weebly.com . e-mail registration to [email protected] or fax to Eligio Rangel (951) 571-4460.
Early Registration: The tournament is FREE for those who register by Wednesday , Nov 2nd/ check-in by 8:45AM on the day of the tournament.
Late Registration: $10 late registration at the door on November 3rd. PLEASE make checks payable to RYCA
Lunch: Snacks and Lunch will be sold by Serrano's Chess Club
Information: Eligio Rangel is the contact person at Serrano Elementary at  (951) 571-4660


*Download invite below to see the registration form and more details.

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​Rim High School Scholastic Chess Tournament October 15th, 2022 
 
When: Saturday October 15 9:00AM - 2:30PM  (Sign-in 8:30-9:00)
Where: Rim of the World High School, 27400 CA-18, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 ( directions )
Who: K through 12 grade players who know the fundamentals of the game
Divisions: +9 Divisions with some grade levels combined in a Round Robin format
Note: Swiss System pairings may be used in the HS sections in the event of a large enrollment. Grades 6-12 may be using clocks for timed games.
Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophies will be awarded in each division
Registration: The tournament is FREE to those who register by Thursday, Oct 13th $10 registration at the door.
Please be on site by 8:30am to check-in/register

Contact: Keith Martin at: [email protected] or (C) 775.560.8600
The posting or distribution of written materials by students does not indicate District endorsement of the content of the materials or of the organization,
group , company, agency , or individuals associated with the materials.

SNACKS and LUNCH for sale at the tournament or bring your own
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​Serrano Elementary Chess Tournament May 14th, 2022

​Where:             Serrano Elementary, 24100 Delphinium Avenue, Moreno Valley, CA 92553
When:               Saturday, May 14, 2022, 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
 Registration from 8:00 AM to 8:45 AM; Tournament from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Who:               K-12th grade students who know the fundamentals of the game may play in matches.
                           
  “Touch Move” tournament style chess in Round Robin format.
 
Divisions:       There will be 8 divisions with some grade levels combined.  Round Robin format with cross-over playoffs for large divisions. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies will be awarded for the highest scoring players in each division.  Divisions may be combined if there are not sufficient entries.  
Clocks:           Clocks will be used for grades 6-12 with a time control of 20 minutes for each player (G/20 or Game in 20).    
To Register:   To register e-mail registration to [email protected] or fax to Eligio Rangel (951) 571-4665.  
Early Registration: The tournament fee is FREE for those who register by
     Wednesday, May 11th/check-in by 8:55 AM on the day of the tournament.  
Late Registration: $10 late registration starting on May 12th, at the door, or late check-in. Please make checks payable to RYCA.
Lunch:           Snacks and lunch will be sold by Serrano’s Chess Club.
Requirements: Masks are recommended. However, masks are not required.
Information: Eli Rangel is the contact person at Serrano Elementary at (951) 571-4660.

​Serrano Elementary Scholastic Chess Tournament 4-16-22

​CONTACT:  Steve Morford 951-505-1064

The Riverside Youth Chess Association (RYCA) presents the Serrano Elementary Scholastic Chess Tournament Saturday, April 16.  The tournament will be held at Serrano Elementary School, 24100 Delphinium Avenue, Moreno Valley.  The event is open to students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade.  Students will play in sections with others of similar age.  Trophies will be awarded for the best scores in each section.  Registration is free for those who register by Wednesday, April 13.  Those who register after that date will pay $10.  On site registration will be available from 8 to 8:45 AM.  Support for this tournament is provided by the Rotary Club of Riverside.

Please see the attached flyer.  For more information regarding the Serrano Elementary Scholastic Chess Tournament, contact Eli Rangel at 951-571-4660.  For more information regarding RYCA, contact Dr. Steve Morford at 951-505-1064.
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Rim of the World 03-12-22

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When:          Saturday March 12th 9:00 AM -- + 2:30 PM (Sign-in 8:30 – 9:00)
Where:       Rim of the World High School, 27400 CA-18, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352
Who:            K through 12th grade players who know the fundamentals of the game
Divisions:    + 6 divisions with some grade levels combined in a Round Robin format
                      Note: Swiss System pairings may be used in the HS sections in the
                      event of a large enrollment. Grades 6-12 may be using clocks for timed
                     games.
Awards:      1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophies will be awarded in each division
Registration:  The tournament is FREE to those who register by Thursday, March 10th
                 $10 registration at the door.  Please be on site by 8:30 to check-in/register
Contact:      Keith Martin at: (C) 775.560.8600 or email to: [email protected]
Directions, maps, etc., are also available at: https://www.facebook.com/RimHighChess
The posting or distribution of written materials by students does not indicate District endorsement of the content of the materials or of the organization, group, company, agency, or individuals associated with the materials

RYCA DECEMBER ONLINE Chess Tournament 12-11-21

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Serrano Elementary 11-13-21

​From a proud parent of a child who had lots of fun at the Serrano Elementary Scholastic Chess Tournament: "Thank you for everything you and the members of RYCA have done for the kids who love to play chess. My son talked nonstop about yesterdays event all afternoon and evening since we returned home. I asked him what was the most memorable/best moments. He said everything (games he won, games he lost, even the pizzas). He had the best time."

If you are interested in hosting a tournament at your high school, please let an RYCA officer know and we will be glad to help you and your students hold it.

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