2007 Lynden Christian Summer Chess Camp

July 9 - 11, 2007 (Monday-Wednesday)

Lynden Christian Middle School

503 Nooksack Avenue Lynden, WA 98264

 

Download the official camp flyer, with all forms, here (.doc format)

Open to: K-10^th Grade chess players rated under 1400.

 

Chess Instructors: Randy A. Walther & Peter F. June

 

Educational Program: Openings, endgame study, tactics and chess puzzles for intermediate and beginning level players.

 

The chess camp will include a six round NWSRS rated chess tournament for the higher rated class and a nine round NWSRS rated chess tournament for the lower rated and unrated players.  Chess trophies and collectible coins will be awarded to players that score 4 points or better in the six round section or score 6 points or better in the nine round section.

 

Equipment: Chess equipment is provided, but bring chess clocks if you have them.

 

Recreational activities include outdoor basketball and a supervised open playground.  Dress for indoor and outdoor activities (play shoes, T-shirts, sweatshirts, shorts or jeans).

 

Lunch: Bring a sack lunch.  No food will be provided!  Campers may want to bring water bottles.

 

Registration fee: $50.00 per child (Postmarked by June 29^th)

Please pay by check or money order.  Credit cards will not be accepted.

Late registration fee:  $60.00 per child (Postmarked after June 30^th and received by July 7th)

Cancellation fee:  $5.00 per child

 

Two Classes:            Players with NWSRS ratings over 900

Players with NWSRS ratings under 900

 

Daily Schedule

8:40 am - 8:55 am        Parents drop off campers

9:00 am - 10:15 am        1^st Classroom Lesson

10:15 am - 10:55 am              Playground break for all campers

11:00 am - 12:00 pm            2^nd Classroom Lesson

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm              Lunch Break

12:45pm - 3:45 pm             NWSRS Rated Tournament Games for all students 

3:50 pm - 4:15 pm        Parents pick-up their chess campers.

 

Daily Tournament schedule:

For the higher rated section: Rounds at 12:45 pm & 2:15 pm (Time Control: Game/40 minutes w/5 second delay)

For the lower rated section: Rounds at 12:45 pm, 1:45 pm & 2:45 pm (No Time Control) 

 

Register early space is limited to 16 students per class!

 

Questions?

Contact RANDY WALTHER

Home (360) 757-3285 or randywalther@msn.com

 

Download the official camp flyer, with all forms, here (.doc format)