Players Checklist for tomorrow:

1. Registration with USCF and USCF ID# (we can register on site, but you can avoid the wait by going to the uschess.org and paying online now. Make sure to print a copy of the temporary card. Bring it tomorrow. Players without a USCF ID# or not paying for USCF membership will be paired in the non-rated section. 

2. Completed EVENT Registration form with selection of 1, 2, or 3 events for the series. Pay for your entry. Check or cash will be accepted only. No credit cards. Remember savings build in for all three. Jacksonville-Chess-Club-Scholastic-Series

3. Bring your own chess set, board and pieces to the event. None will be provided. We will have some scoresheets only. MARK YOUR PIECES and Clock.Sets get confused and without names or initials on bottom of pieces or boldly written on clocks, confusion sets in when time to pack up after each game. MARK YOUR PIECES. You'll thank us later.

4. Set your chess clock tonight! There are several kinds of clocks and few people are experts at setting more than one type. KNOW YOUR CLOCK. PRACTICE SETTING IT TONIGHT! Time control is G/30:d5. Stated as Game in 30 with a 5 second delay. Means each player has 30 minutes on their clock face. You have to program the clock to  something like this  Both sides having 30 minutes. NOW the 5 second delay--- this is a feature that makes the clock wait for 5 seconds BEFORE officially counting down a players time. It allows players a chance to write their move without the clock impacting their time. IT MUST BE SET by reading the instruction manual for your clock.

4. Make plans for bringing or providing lunch for your player. The event will last until around 3 or 4 pm. No food or drink is provided.

5. Join the Jacksonville Chess Club to support chess in North Florida. We have worked to bring the club back and we have a long way to go. Take advantage of the built in savings on events for club members. We want you on our team. Youth membership is $10/year, $20 for adults, and $35 for families. The membership pays for itself.

6. Make plans to arrive early. There will be lines of people registering. We need to get that done before starting round 1. Location 6233 San Jose Blvd. San Jose Church of Christ. Family Life Center is on the right facing the street.