Western Massachusetts Chess Association, Inc.

1st St. Nick Swiss
Sponsored the Western Massachusetts Chess Association

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12th, 2008
The Kittredge Center at
HOLYOKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
303 Homestead Ave. (route 202)
Holyoke, MA

PRIZE FUND: $725 b/30 advanced entries. Those paying the SPECIAL ENTRY FEE are not included in the b/30 (a half-off fee counts as half an entry).
FORMAT: 3SS, Game/90, U.S.C.F. Rated. U.S.C.F. membership is required.
BYES: Limit of one 1/2-point bye, available for any round, specified with entry.
AT SITE REGISTRATION: 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
ROUND TIMES: 9:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 4:15 PM
SECTIONS//PRIZES: OPEN // 1st $175, 2nd $100 U1800 // 1st $100, 2nd $75 U1400 // 1st 75, 2nd $45
ADVANCE ENTRY FEE: $28, Postmarked by 12/7/09.
SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: Titled Masters of any kind, FREE ENTRY!! (Advanced entry fee to be deducted from any prizes won). New and unrated players!, $15 postmarked by 12/7/09. New and unrated players can play in ANY section, but are only eligible to win 50% of advertised prizes.
W.M.C.A. MEMBER DISCOUNTS: $2 off
ALL AT DOOR ENTRIES: $35
Mail check, payable to W.M.C.A., and entry form to: Frank Kolasinski, 119 Brunswick St., Springfield MA 01108
Any questions? Call Frank at 413-391-0860 or e-mail: horseyman5000@aol.com
WMCA website: www.WesternMassachusettsChessAssociation.org
DIRECTIONS: From the Mass Turnpike (Route 90) take exit 4 to Route 91 North. Then from Route 91 heading north, take exit 15, then turn left onto Lower Westfield Road and right onto Homestead Avenue. Continue through the next set of lights and shortly you will see Holyoke Community College.
From Route 91 heading south, take exit 16. Then turn right onto Cherry Street, and an immediate left onto Homestead Avenue (Route 202 South/West).
PARKING: Enter the campus from Homestead Avenue, and then turn left. Park in Lot E at the bottom of the hill.
*************************************** entry form*********************************************
1st St. Nick Swiss
Name ________________________________ USCF ID #:________________________
Expiration date_________________ Rating ___________ Section _________________
½ point byes (if available) circle round/s 1 2 3
Entry Fee:_____________
USCF membership fee (circle one) new or renewing: _______________
TOTAL enclosed: ________________