Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Important Notes for Barn Blitz

Looks like this will be a great event! There will be 9 trophies awarded- 3 each in 3 divisions. For 16 and under, we have two divisions, and for 17 and over there is an OPEN division. This is just a FUN, unrated tournament. If you know how to play chess, join in the fun, who cares if you lose all 10 games?
NOTES:
- this is a NO PEANUT EVENT. Seriously- no peanuts, nuts or dishes containing peanuts or nuts of any kind. We have players attending who have severe nut allergies, and this is an increasingly common problem. Thank you!
- WE NEED CLOCKS!!! If you have a chess clock, PLEASE BRING IT!!! Thank you.
- cost is $5 per player to cover trophies
- there will be limited beverages, and empty cooler space- please bring any special beverages you may want to drink
- call 262-679-4051 if you have any questions at all
- Games are starting at 1pm- PLEASE dont be late!
- Please RSVP if you havent already. Need to know how many people are coming, and how many of you will be playing chess.
- Volunteers- please show up in the morning e.g. 10-11am to help set up! Thank you.
- MAP- we are on HighBluff Drive in Muskego. If you are coming from Milwaukee, you will need to exit 43 on Moorland Rd (Racine Ave exit is closed). Exit Moorland, L on Moorland to College Ave. College Ave to Racine Ave. L on Racine, First Right is Tans. 2nd left off Tans is High Bluff. up hill, then down, ranch is down hill to the left, address on tree. W207 S7004 High Bluff Drive. 262-679-4051.
- if weather is warm, bring suits and towels to swim in pool! The pool water will be cold- but kids can handle it!
- bring mosquito spray if you are the kind (like me) who gets bit.
- Barn is down the driveway, across the grass, to the left. Park anywhere on SIDE of driveway or in the street. Please leave room for others to move/park their cars. Also room to park in front of the garages.

3 comments:

John Becker said...

Hi Mark,
I have recently taught my girlfriend's two boys (ages 8 & 15) the moves of chess, but they are not much farther along than that. Would there be anyone at the same level for them to play some games against? They're not ready to play clock games yet.

Mark Seghers said...

Hi John, sure, you're more than welcome. There's going to be some pretty incredible competition for the open division too. Ashish and others are coming.
For the kids, there is an U800/unrated division... we would appreciate the players! They go all the way down to 1st grade or even kindergarten so no worries. There will also be skittles boards. Please bring any boards/sets/and especially CLOCKS you may have also- we need CLOCKS!
:)
Thanks! - Mark

John Becker said...

Thanks, Mark
I still have to check if we can make it. I will let you know asap. Appreciate the quick reply, sounds like a fun time!