BIS-NY CHESS TOURNAMENT (OCT. 20, 2013)

There is still time to register! Come and play! Parents, enjoy the views and a hot cup of coffee while your children play. Refreshments will be served.

15 Waterside Plaza New York, NY 10010-2612 (BISNY Dining Hall)

Open to All Players from Kindergarten – Eighth Grade

Trophies for All Players. Parent supervision is required.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:

On-site registrations: From 9am – 9:30 am. Rounds begin at 10 am. Pre-registration rates end at Noon on the day before the event.

Pre-K – K Section: From 10 – 1 ; Awards at 1:15 PM (Unrated)
Novice Open: 1-8 Section: From 10 – 1 ; Awards at 1:15 PM (Unrated)
Open Under 799 Rating: GAME 45 PER PLAYER ; Award Ceremony 4:30 PM (USCF Rated)
Championship Over 800 Rating: GAME 45 PER PLAYER ; Award Ceremony 4:30 PM (USCF Rated)

ENTRY FEES:

Entry fee $30 if received by Oct. 10, 2013.
$35 if received between Oct. 11-19, 2013.
$40 if received on Oct. 20, 2013 and Walk-ins.

Please note that our space is limited. Please visit us at www.ChessEducators.com for tournament House Rules and complete information.

Registration & Payment:

CLICK HERE for ONLINE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
Download the BISNY Chess Tournament Flyer for Oct. 20, 2013 (PDF)
By Mail: Make Check Payable to Chess Educators and mail with your registration form to Chess Educators P.O. Box 160 New York, NY 10028.
Note: Deadlines apply to early registration rates. Please allow plenty of time for mailed entries.

For More Information Contact: Beatriz Marinello (917)553-4522 or Beatriz@Chesseducators.com

For more information about British International School of New York please visit www.bis-ny.org.

How to Get There

Directions to 15 Waterside Plaza:

By Car and approaching from south of 23rd Street: FDR Drive to the 20th-23rd Street exit, then onto the FDR Drive Service Road (along the East River) to 25th Street. Enter the Waterside Plaza complex go past the marina & UNIS. Parking is available for a fee at both the Marina at 23rd Street and at Waterside Plaza. Building 15 is on the Plaza level. To access the Plaza level take the main staircase just north of the parking garage entrance and walk South across the Plaza to Bldg 15.

By Car and approaching from north of 23rd Street: FDR Drive to the 23rd Street Exit; make a left at the 23rd Street traffic light and go underneath the FDR Drive; make a second left (bearing to the right) at the next traffic light onto the FDR Drive Service Road (along the East River) to 25th Street. Enter the Waterside Plaza complex go past the marina & UNIS. Parking is available for a fee at both the Marina at 23rd Street and at Waterside Plaza. Building 15 is on the Plaza level. To access the Plaza level take the main staircase just north of the parking garage entrance and walk South across the Plaza to Bldg 15.

By Taxi: If coming by taxi, ask the driver to take you to “Waterside Plaza”, when he pulls in, ask him to go straight just past the parking garage you will see a staircase with waterfall & glass elevator. Building 15 is on the Plaza level. To access the Plaza level take the main staircase just north of the parking garage entrance and walk South across the Plaza to Bldg 15.

By subway: Trains 1, 6, E, F, Q, 63 St/6 Ave Shuttle, or W to the 23rd Street station; then take the 23rd Street crosstown bus east (M23) to FDR Drive. Walk under the FDR drive, turn left at the Marina, and walk north two blocks along the East River. Enter Waterside complex, walk straight just past the parking garage you will see a staircase with waterfall & glass elevator. Building 15 is on the Plaza level. To access the Plaza level take the main staircase just north of the parking garage entrance and walk South across the Plaza to Bldg 15.

By bus: Any north or southbound bus to 23rd Street; transfer to the 23rd Street crosstown bus (M23) to the FDR Drive. Walk under the FDR drive, turn left at the Marina, and walk north two blocks along the East River. Or take the 34th Street crosstown bus (M-16 Waterside) east to Waterside Plaza (last stop). Enter Waterside complex, walk straight just past the parking garage you will see a staircase with waterfall & glass elevator. Building 15 is on the Plaza level. To access the Plaza level take the main staircase just north of the parking garage entrance and walk South across the Plaza to Bldg 15.

By foot: Take the pedestrian footbridge at the end of East 25th Street over the FDR Drive and follow the ramp to the left. Walk past water feature & roof access staircase and Bldg 15 will be on your right side.