Open to grades K-12 in any state (top NYS player and team in each section are NYS champions).  Team prizes are based on top four scores from same school; no combined school teams allowed, even if one school "feeds" another.  Teams of two or three players are allowed, but are at a disadvantage.

Where: Saratoga Hilton, 534 Broadway (I-87 Exit 13-N, 4 miles north on US 9), Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Free parking.
Schedule: Late reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds Sat 11, 2, 5, Sun 9, 12, 2:30, awards 5 pm. K-1 schedule: Late reg. ends Sun 9 am, rds Sun 10, 12, 1:30, 3, 4:30, awards 5:45. Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before round 2.

Team prizes based on top 4 scores from same school; no combined school teams allowed even if one school "feeds" another. Teams of 2 or 3 players allowed, but are at a disadvantage.

In 6 sections, each is a 6SS, G/61 except K-1 is 5SS, G/30 playing Mar 4 only.
No 5 minute time control deduction.
High School, open to all in grades K-12. EF $38.20 mailed by 2/10. Top NYS grade 9-12 qualifies for Denker Tournament of HS Champions. High School Reserve, open to K-12 under 1200 or unrated. EF $38 mailed by 2/10.

Junior High, open to all in grades K-9. EF $37.90 mailed by 2/10. The higher rated (post-tournament) of the top NYS K-8 in JHS or top NYS K-8 in HS qualifies for Barber Tournament of K-8 Champions. Middle School Reserve, open to K-8 under 1000 or unrated. EF $37.80 mailed by 2/10.

Elementary, open to all in grades K-6. EF $37.60 mailed by 2/10. Elementary Reserve, open to grades K-5 under 800 or unrated. EF $37.50 mailed by 2/10. Primary, grades K-3. EF $37.30 mailed by 2/10. K-1, grades K-1. EF $37.10 mailed by 2/10.

Postmarked 2/11-21: All EF $10 more. Do not mail entry after 2/21.
Online at chesstour.com, all sections: EF $40 by 2/10, $50 by 2/27. No online entry after 2/27.
Phoned to 406-896-2038, all sections: EF $55 per player by 2/27. No phone entry after 2/27.
Entry at site: all $60. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20.
Mail entry: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. Include name, rating, USCF ID, USCF expiration (non-members enclose dues), section, school, grade, birth date, address of each player. Checks payable to Continental Chess. $15 per player service charge for refunds. $10 extra to switch sections, all substitutions from advance list charged $60.

Prizes: Trophies to top 15 players and top 7 teams each section, top 3 unrated in Primary, K-1, and each reserve section, and top U1500, U1300 (HS), U900, U700 (HS Reserve), U1200, U1000 (JHS), U700, U500 (MS Reserve), U1000, U800 (Elem), U500, U300 (Elem Reserve). Speed playoff if perfect score tie. Free entry to NY State Championship, Labor Day weekend 2012 (Albany), to top player each section.

Accomodations: HR: $117-117, 888-999-4711, 518-584-4000, reserve by 2/18 or rate may increase. 48 hours notice required for room cancellation. Backup hotel: Courtyard by Marriott, 2 blocks away, 518-226-0538. Special car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #657633.

Questions: chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Bring set, board, clock if possible - none supplied. Chess Magnet School JGP (except K-1).