Updated February 14th, 2024
What a way to start the year! We had a fabulous time at Glenunga IHS staging both the Australian Championships and the Australian Junior Championships in January – we had over 440 juniors taking part and it was a terrific success .. and now to build on it!
Pleas note that our AGM is on Thursday 7th March at 7pm at the Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh St Adelaide – everyone welcome. We will be reviewing last year, discussing the plans for this year and checking on Venues for the inter-school matches. We will also be appointing all the Committee members and perusing the proposed calendar for 2024. If you can attend, please do so – it is usually all finished by 8:30pm but your input would be much appreciated.
PROPOSED CALENDAR – to be ratified at the AGM
Girls Days – First Wednesday of each holiday – 17 April, 10th July, 2nd Oct 2024
Tournaments
City of Adelaide Junior –
Under 21 Monday- Wednesday 22nd-24th April Under 12 Wednesday & Friday 24 & 26 April avoiding Anzac Day
or
Two separate venues all played Monday – Wednesday
State Under 18 Championship Wednesday 17th – 19th July and the July Junior Monday 15 & 16
or
2 different venues
State U11 Championship & October Junior 9th-11th October
State Girls Championship
School Matches
Secondary – Div 1 played at the Chess Centre – 7 Friday nights – 4 nights in Term 2, 3 in term 3
Secondary – Div 2/3 is played at Prince Alfred College – Division 2 / Division 3: Thursday Term 2: May 9, 23, June 6, 20 T3: Aug 1, 15, 29 – 7pm start
Division 1 – Term 2: Term 2: May 10, 24, June 7, 21 T3: Aug 2, 16, 30 – 7pm start
Division 2 – Term 2: May 17, 31, June 14, 28, T3: August 9, 23, Sept 6 – 7pm start (7 nights – double rounds)
Division 3 – Term 2: May 10, 24, June 7, 21 T3: Aug 2, 16, 30 – 7pm start (7 nights – double rounds)
Division 2 / Division 3: PLAYED AT PAC Thursday Term 2: May 9, 23, June 6, 20 T3: Aug 1, 15, 29 – 7pm start
Primary – played at venues with matches on Fridays – 7 afternoons
Primary B &C –Term 2: May 10, 24, June 7, 21 T3: Aug 2, 16, 30 – 4pm start
Primary – played on Thursdays – 7 afternoons
Primary A, B & C – Thursday Term 2: May 9, 23, June 6, 20 T3: Aug 1, 15, 29 – 4pm start
Primary B & C Finals – Sept 13 – 4pm start
EK Shield (Combined A & B Finals) – Sept 20th – 4pm start
Updated June 8th, 2024
2024 SA Under 18 & 16 Championship – combined – 60 mins +10spm
2024 SA Under 15,14 & 13 Championships – combined – 60 mins +10spm
Played over the LAST Wednesday, Thursday & Friday of the school holidays
Wednesday, 17th July, Thursday July 18th & Friday July 19th 2024
9:30 AM Start – lunch 12 noon, then 12:30-5:30pm
Played at St Peter’s Junior School, North Tce, Adelaide 5000
These are among South Australiaʼs most prestigious junior events. They are a brilliant way to improve at chess. The players use clocks and are encouraged to record their moves. Some very good prizes. YOUR AGE IS YOUR AGE AT THE START OF THE TOURNAMENT!
St Peter’s will be open from 8.30am on all days to allow parents to drop off youngsters before work.
We want to have 8 games in all these Championships – 3 on Wednesday and Thursday and 2 on Friday. Clocks will be used with 60 minutes +10 seconds per move per player each game.
We will have one game in the morning 9:30 – 12 noon with a lunch break (pizzas) at 12 noon. Then 2 games starting at 12:30pm and 3pm with all games finished by about 6pm, most finished by 5pm. Most sessions will be finished by 5:30pm
The format of the tournaments may change depending on numbers – if we have enough players, we may run separate events for just the Under 18 and Under 16 etc.
Schedule: 3 games on Wednesday, Thursday and 2 games on Friday: 9.30am, 12.30pm, 3pm.
Players are allowed to take up to two half-point byes but not the final round.
Prizes:
U18: 1st Prize – $200.00; The Under 16, U14, U13, each have First Prizes of $100
Other age prizes depending on entries – the more the better!
Entry Fee – $50 which covers all days but a $5 discount applies if you register using the Trybooking link below or by ringing or texting Alan Goldsmith on 0401 672 481 before Tuesday 16th July 2024. If you want pizzas, they are $8 per day.
https://www.trybooking.com/CSNSG
Lunches will be around 12 noon on each day. Pizza can be ordered each day for $8.
Updated June 9th, 2024
2024 SA Under 12 Championship – 25 mins +10 secs per move
July Junior Tournament (under 11) – 15 mins each player
The LAST Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of the school holidays
Wednesday, 17th July, Thursday July 18th & Friday July 19th 2024
Played at St Peter’s Junior School, North Tce, Adelaide 5000
St Peter’s will be open from 8.30am on all days to allow parents to drop off youngsters before work.. The sessions will all be finished by 3:30pm.
These are among South Australiaʼs most prestigious junior events. The State Junior Under 12 Championship is highly regarded. They are a brilliant way to improve at chess. The players use clocks and are encouraged to record their moves. Some very good prizes.
YOUR AGE IS YOUR AGE AT THE START OF THE TOURNAMENT!
The July Junior Tournament consists of 3 one-day events and is for players aged 10 and under and is just great fun and all juniors are encouraged to have a try – you simply need to know how the pieces move and then you start learning ideas instantly. It starts at 9:30AM and finishes at 3PM daily. You don’t have to play all 3 days, and the overall winner is the total from all the tournaments. The cost for a single day is $20.
Schedule: State Under 12 Championship: 4 games daily: 9.30am, 11am, LUNCH at 12 noon, 12:45 pm and 2pm. Clocks will be used with 25 minutes +10 sec/move per player per game.
Schedule: July Junior – new tournament each day!
8 games daily: 9.30 am, 10.30 am, 11.00 am 11.30am LUNCH at 12 noon, and 12:30pm, 1pm, 1:45pm and 2:30pm – 15 minutes per player for the whole game.
Prizes:
U12: First Prize of $50 U11: 1st Prize – $20.00 Other age prizes depending on entries – the more the better! The overall winner for the July Junior: 1st prize: $30
Entry Fee – $45 which covers all days but a $5 discount applies if you register by using the Trybooking link below or by ringing or texting Alan Goldsmith on 0401 672 481 before Tuesday 16th July 2024.
U12 and July Junior: https://www.trybooking.com/CSNSG
Lunches will be around 12 noon and Pizza can be ordered each day for $8.
Updated June 9th, 2024
July Girls Only Day
Wednesday 10th July 2024
Come and play in the fun events being organised for this day!
We had about 50 girls of all ages and abilities last term, some as young as 6 and others 16!
Just $10 – including the pizzas!
It will take place at the Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh St, Adelaide and we will have some of the State’s best women players on hand to give you advice on how best to play this wonderful game.
To book: https://www.trybooking.com/CSPZN
For more information, please ring Alan Goldsmith, President SA Junior Chess League on 0401 672 481
Other dates this year: Wednesday 10th July & Wednesday 2nd October 2024