Feb. 13-15 2010
World Amateur Team & U.S. Team East,
Parsippany New Jersey
Parsippany Hilton, 1 Hilton Ct., Parsippany, N.J. 07054.
We are creating our teams for the U.S. Amateur Team Championships in Parsippany, NJ. This team event is the largest of its kind held in the United States. Four player teams compete against each other in a three-day tournament held February 13-15. The 15th, a Monday, is a national holiday. Players can be of any age, although special plaques are awarded for the top scholastic teams at the elementary, middle, high school, and college levels. Plaques are also awarded for the top mixed doubles (two men and two women), top senior team, top military team, top family team, top team from each surrounding state, and the top team in each rating category. Prizes in the form of free dinners are given to the teams with the most creative chess costume or gimmick. Entry fees are returned to the team with the best chess related name. This year’s theme is the fifties. Our players consider this one of their favorite tournaments of the year.
Details at official website www.njscf.org.
Chaperone's info
GETTING THERE
Route 287 avoids the NJ Turnpike/ I-80 route, which can be a pain. The 95/202/287 route described here is actually scenic in spots and has many opportunities for food/gas/rest stops along the way. Travel time is about 90min. with no stops.
Here's a quick description of the route:
Take I-95 north, cross the Delaware River into New Jersey at Washington's Crossing. After the Del. bridge, keep on 95 for about 4 miles to Rte. 31 north. (The Google directions have you go on Rte 529 through Bear Tavern, but that's too complicated if you don't know the area). Stay on 31 for about 10 miles to get to Rte 202. Take 202 east, towards Flemington and Somerville. Go through Flemington and continue on about 12 more miles to Somerville. When you see the big shopping center on your left, stay in the left lane to get onto I-287 north towards Morristown. Continue 21 miles to Morristown - just after Morristown, stay in the right lane and take the Rte. 10 exit towards Dover. About a mile after the exit on rte. 10 is the exit for Dryden Way - take that and then a quick left on Campus drive, then your next left onto Hilton Ct.
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Here is the TD info:
A Heritage Event!
Feb. 13-15
40th Annual World Amateur Team & U.S. Team East
6SS, 40/2, SD/1.
Chess Rate valid until 1/16. Reserve early 973-267-7373 or 1- 800-HILTONS.
Open to 4- player teams with one optional alternate. Team average (4 highest ratings - 2009 Annual Rating list) must be under 2200.
Entry fee: $145 postmarked by 2/5/10.
Prizes: Top HS team (grades 9-12 same school), Top Middle School (grades 5-9 same school)
Top Elementary School (grades K-6 same school)
Top 2 Scholastic Teams (mixed schools okay) (Collins Award), Mixed Doubles (2 males, 2 females-no alternates), Seniors (all players over age 50), Military, each plaque & 4 Digital Clocks to top team; Company Team (same employer) Old Timers
HR: Parsippany Hilton, chess rates expire 1/16/2010. Rates $119 (up to 4 in room) 2nd hotel now attached to Hilton also up to 4 in room $117 per night-Hampton Inn--- includes breakfast for 4 each day. For help forming teams and more information contact esdoyle@aol.com: Chks payable to NJSCF, mail by 2/05 to: E.Steven Doyle, 17 Stonehenge Road, Morristown, NJ 07960. (Include Team name, Captain, players full names, USCF Expiration, ID numbers and ratings in board order). Include SASE for confirmation if wanted, No registered or certified mail accepted. NS, NC, W.