Name: May Casselberry Quick  
Desc: May Casselberry Quick
Time Control: G/15;d3 • 5 Rd Swiss • USCF Quick Rated
Date: Sunday, May 24nd
Location: Casselberry Recreation Center
200 N. Triplet Lake Dr.
Casselberry, FL 32707
Doors Open: 12:45p
Registration Closes: 1:15p
Round 1: 1:30p, Round 2: 2:15p, Round 3: 3:15p, Round 4: 4:00p, Round 5: 4:45p, with awards to follow. Anticipated completion: 5:30p
Sections:
• Open Rated - Open to all Adults and to Scholastic players 1000 rated or higher
• Scholastic U1200 Rated: Grades K-12 and U1200 or unrated
• Scholastic U600 Rated: Grades K-12 and U600 or unrated in grades K-5
• Casual/Non-Rated - This section is not USCF rated and does not require USCF membership. This section is geared towards adult players and older students who are interested in trying out tournament play.
Entry Fees with online registration:
• Open Rated: $30
• Scholastic Rated: $20
• Scholastic U600 Rated: $20
• Casual/Non-Rated: $15
- The entry fees will be $10 more for in person registration for Rated sections and $5 more for Non-Rated.
- NOTE: Scholastic sections will be combined if there are fewer than 6 players in either section. Sections may be split into additional sections by rating at the tournament director’s discretion if needed based on attendance and range of participant ratings.

Prizes:
• Open Rated section: A minimum of 60% of Open Rated section entry fees will be returned as cash prizes to top performers including a Best U1600 prize if a separate U1600 section is not split out.
• Scholastic: Trophies and/or Medals will be awarded to top performers in scholastic sections.
• Casual/Non-Rated: Trophies and/or Medals will be awarded to top performers in the Casual/Non-Rated section.
• These tie break systems will be used for non-monetary prize determination if needed: Modified Median, Solkoff, Cumulative, Cumulative opponent's score, Coin Flip. Read more about these tie break systems on wikipedia.

Additional Information: (Please Read)
• Attendance will be limited to 50 total players so please register early to guarantee a spot.
• One ½ point bye is allowed. It must be requested prior to round 2 being paired and cannot be changed.
• All players in rated sections must have a valid, active USCF membership to play. You can obtain or renew USCF membership with registration online, at the door, or directly from the USCF at uschess.org.
• Scholastic section entrants must be in grades K - 12 and rated under 1200 USCF or be unrated yet. Over 1200 rated students should register for the Open Rated section. Students rated between 1000 and 1200 may choose either Scholastic or Open. Unrated students in grades K-5 may enter the Scholastic U600 section.
• The current Month’s USCF Rating Supplement will be used for pairings and prizes. The highest of blitz, quick, or regular rating may be used for pairing and prizes at the tournament director's discretion.
• Refunds will be charged a $5 processing fee. No-shows without notification may forfeit their entry fee.
• Chess sets and clocks will be provided.


PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE: By participating in our event you grant permission to the organizers to use photographs or videos of you that are taken in connection with the tournament in publications, news releases, online content, social media, or in other communications.

EMAIL POLICY: By registering for this event and providing your email address you grant permission to use the provided email address to communicate with you regarding the event or about future related activities. You may opt out of our email list by following the instructions included with each email.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES: During play, you may not possess cellphones, smart watches, or other devices capable of chess analysis or communication without the permission of a Director. Such devices may be stored in a bag near your table if they are fully powered down. A player who possesses or views a cellphone in a bathroom, or outside the tournament area during their game, loses the game. To request an exception, such as for cell phone integrated medical devices, reach out to the organizers by email before the event or to a Tournament Director before the tournament begins.

Call or email with questions:
Orlando Regional Chess Alliance, Inc.
(407) 904-4477
eliza@orcachess.com
https://www.orcachess.com

Location: Casselberry Recreation Center | FL
Starts: Sunday 24 May 2026
Ends: Sunday 24 May 2026
Reg Ends: Sunday 24 May 2026 10:30AM
Rounds: 5
Organizer Name: Orlando Regional Chess Alliance
Organizer eMail: info@orcachess.com