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IHSA Sectionals

Date:  January 28, 2023
Location: Belleville West HS

Sectional tournaments will be held on Saturday of Week 30, two weeks prior to the state finals. Over four rounds, teams will qualify for finals based on the number of points scored. Teams scoring 2.0 points or more will advance to the state tournament and additional (at-large) teams will be chosen using a tie-breaker system. Sectional championship plaques will be awarded to all teams with perfect scores. 

The first round begins at 9:00 a.m. and the last round begins at 4:45 p.m. The awards ceremony is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. 

Transportation

Parent drop-off and pick-up at West.


What to Bring

Players are required to wear their chess team shirts during tournament games, but there are no other dress code requirements.

Players should also bring something to help pass the time between matches.

Food

Lunch is provided.

Players are welcome to bring snack foods of their own as well. 

Schedule

  • Players must arrive by 7:30 a.m.
  • 9:00 a.m. Round 1
  • 11:30 a.m. Round 2
  • 2: 15 p.m.  Round 3
  • 4:45 p.m. Round 4
  • 6:30 p.m. Awards

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State Finals

If we earn two wins during sectionals, we'll qualify for the state tournament, the chess team attends one of the world's largest team tournament in Peoria Illinois.

The trip requires two overnight stays and players will miss classes for a day and a half. Please mark the dates on your calendar. We will leave Thursday in the afternoon and return late Saturday night. The state will not let our team compete if we don’t have the minimum number of players, so it’s important that all players on the team commit to attending the tournament.

There will be no fees or costs for the students who attend state. Hotel stay will be covered, and the hotel provides a free continental breakfast. Dinner on Thursday and Friday will be covered by Chess Club as well. Players only need about $25 to cover lunch both days. A little spending cash would be recommended in case the players want extra snacks, but isn’t required.

The van ride over is a tight fit, so players need to pack lightly.

Once the tournament begins, tournament results can be viewed on the IHSA Chess page.


IHSA State Finals

Finals
Date: February 9–11 2023
Location: Peoria Civic Center 
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With more than 128 teams competing over a period of two days, the IHSA state chess tournament is an exciting event that players will remember for a lifetime. 

The trip requires two overnight stays. Players will miss their 6th and 7th hours on Thursday, and all day Friday. Please mark the dates on your calendar. We will leave Thursday, February 9 in the afternoon and return late Saturday night. The state will not let our team compete if we don’t have the minimum number of players, so it’s important that all players on the team commit to attending the tournament.

Hotel

The cost of the hotel is covered. Players will be paired two to a room.

Standard amenities are available and a continental breakfast is included.

Food

Dinners will be covered by the chess club. Dinner will be provided on both nights. A continental breakfast is included at the hotel, and students will need to bring at least $20 to cover lunch. 

Players may bring snacks or extra money for snacks between meals.

Transportation

We'll leave West at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday. Parents can send their players off that morning or meet us at 1:30 to see their players off.

Since vehicle space is limited, players are encouraged to pack lightly.

What to Bring

Players should pack lightly since vehicle space is limited.

Players are required to wear their chess team shirts during tournament games, but there are no other dress code requirements.

Players are solely responsible for their personal belongings. 
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