CYCC July 21-24, 2009 at the Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria BC

The Canadian Youth Chess Championship (CYCC) is a qualifier for the World Youth Chess Championships to be held in Turkey in the fall of 2009. This is the second CYCC to be held in Victoria, BC.  Many extras are being planned for the 2009 CYCC. We would appreciate any suggestions you have that will help make the CYCC a success and an enjoyable event for you and your family.  We are actively seeking sponsors and could use your help finding sponsors for cash or in kind donations.  Please contact us at cycc2009@gmail.com with your suggestions and sponsorship ideas. We are looking forward to seeing you at the 2009 CYCC.

Sincerely,

Brian Raymer

on behalf of the 2009 CYCC Organizing Committee

Dates: July 21 - 24, 2009

Place: Victoria, BC

Tournament site:  Hotel Grand Pacific located in downtown Victoria on the inner harbour.

Registration: $175 ($200 after May 15, $225 after June 15th).

Chief Arbiter: Mark S. Dutton, International Arbiter (I.A.)

Time Control:  Game 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move

Schedule: 7 Round Swiss or Round Robin. Sections with less than 8 players

will be combined at Tournament Director discretion.

Round times are subject to revision. July 21 - Opening

ceremony at 11:50 am, 12 noon and 5pm rounds 1-2; July 22 - 10am and

3pm rounds 3-4; July 23 - 10am and 3 pm rounds 5-6; July 24 round 7 at

10am, Closing ceremony at around 3:30 pm.

Sections: U18, U16, U14, U12, U10, U8 Open and girls. Sections with less than 8 players will be combined at Tournament Director's discretion.  Section by age Born in 1991,1992 U18. Born in 1993,1994 U16. Born in 1995,1996 U14. Born in 1997,1998 U12 Born in 1999,2000 U10. Born in 2001 or later U8. 2 sections in each age age group. Open or girls only. Girls may play in Open

Prizes: Winners of each combined section and each section with 8 or more players receive $1000 toward expenses for  their trip to Turkey to participate in the World Youth Chess Championship 2009. The WYCC are providing free board (meals and lodging) for winners of the 12 categories. More funding toward expenses will be provided to the winners if finances permit.

Eligibility: Must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Canadian resident for at least 12 months. Players with any question about their own eligibility to compete should contact Ellen Nadeau, Canadian Youth Chess Coordinator at ellennadeau@yahoo.ca to verify eligibility. Failure to do so and not meeting the requirements could result in withdrawal from the tournament and/or ineligibility for awards.

Other events will take place before and after the CYCC from July 20th to 26th, 2009.  See the Schedule of Events for details.