Name: LJA Summer 2025 K-8 Scholastic Open  
Desc: The tournament is open to all students in grades K-8 during the most recent school year (2024-25). The event will take place at Le Jardin Academy in Kailua. The tournament will begin at 9am and last until the final round is completed (~4-5pm), with the award ceremony to follow immediately after. Players must be present to check in between 8-8:45am.
Other details:

• Supervision: On-site supervision by a coach, parent or designated guardian is required for all players age 13 and under.
• Sections: Open format, where all players will compete in one section (with prizes awarded by grade section: K-2, 3-5, 6-8)
• Rounds: 5 rounds using the Swiss Pairing System (non-elimination).
• Time Control: G/30+5, meaning each player begins with 30 minutes on their clock and receives an additional 5-seconds after making each of their moves (clocks and chess sets will be provided at the event).
• Ratings: This is a NON-RATED tournament; however, USCF ratings (where available) will be used to determine pairings.

Schedule:

• 8:00am - 8:45am: Check in
• 8:45am: Mandatory players meeting
• 9:00am: Round 1 start
• Timing of rounds 2-5 and lunch break will be determined on the day of, based on the speed of play.

Entry Fee:

• $10 per player, until 11:59pm on Wednesday, July 23rd.
• $20 per player thereafter (including on-site).
• FREE entry with discount code LJACHESSCAMP for camp participants.

Location: Le Jardin Academy, 917 Kalaniana‘ole Highway, Kailua, HI 96734
Starts: Saturday 26 Jul 2025
Ends: Saturday 26 Jul 2025
Reg Ends: Saturday 26 Jul 2025 12:00AM
Rounds: 5
Organizer Name: Scott Middleman
Organizer eMail: scott.middleman@gmail.com