Format: 4 Round Swiss System

Time Control: Game/120

Site: Wood River High School, 1050 Fox Acres Rd., Hailey, Idaho

Entry Fee: $30 ($25 if Under 18 or 60+ years old) if registered by October 3, 2009, $40.00 if received after October 3, 2009. E-mail entry will lock in advance entry rate.

Current USCF Membership is required, available at site or online at www.uschess.org

One (1) Section: OPEN

Registration: 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Saturday, October 10, 2009

Round Times:
Round 1: 9:00 a.m., Saturday, October 10, 2009
Round 2: 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 10, 2009
Round 3: 9:00 a.m., Sunday, October 11, 2009
Round 4: 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 11, 2009

1/2 point bye (Maximum 1), Rounds 1-3 only. Must notify TD before Round Two pairings.

Prizes: (Based on 20) $150, $100, $75, $50.

Make all checks payable to Idaho Chess Association.

Hotels: The Airport Inn, 820 S. 4th, Hailey, ID, 208-788-2477, $95-$98/night; or the Wood River Inn, 601 N. Main, Hailey, ID, 208-578-0600, $120-$132/night.

Contact: Adam Porth, 212 N. 3rd St., Bellevue, ID 83313, 208-450-9048 or E-mail: aporth1@cox.net, www.idahochessassociation.org

Other Contact: Barry Eacker, 963 Delmar Dr., Twin Falls, ID 83301, 208-733-6186 or E-mail: mol@q.com

No Computers, No Smoking, Wheelchair access

Note: The Trailing of the Sheep Festival will be held in Wood River October 9-11, 2009. There will be lots of activities and parades in the park at the road next to the High School.