March 1, 2025 Registration Deadline: Registration Fees Due: $200 w/o hotel $225 w/hotel (scholarships available) Registration completed online, scholarship forms should be emailed to dgalipeaut@graniteymca.org If you are requesting a scholarship, please email the scholarship application to me before registering. Delegation lists should be entered electronically by this date (a link will be provided to upload your delegation rosters)

NEW THIS YEAR: Deadline To Add/Withdraw Students is Pre-Legislative Session 3/15/25

March 15, 2025 Pre-Legislative Session at the State Capital in Concord

April 10, 2024 James O’Neil Legislative Leaders Training (this will include students holding elected positions, Committee Chairs and Co-Chairs)

April 11-12, 2024 Model Legislative Session at the State Capital in Concord

Advisor with the High School delegation in the YMCA’s Youth & Government Program at the Pre-Legislative Session on March 15, 2025 the James O’Neil Training on April 10, 2025 (if elected), and the Model Legislative Session on April 11-12 2025. 

Whether you have errands to run, dinner plans, or want to relax at home, the Y has you covered.  During our Kids' Night, our trained child care professionals will keep your kids healthy and active playing with gym games, themed crafts, dinner and more.  Please make sure your children wear or bring closed-toe shoes.  Open to ages 3-12.  Children must be potty-trained.

Friendly games and tournament play every Tuesday!

The YMCA of Downtown Manchester is hosting casual chess and a USCF-rated chess tournament each month, one game per week for four weeks. All ages and skill levels welcome!

Tournament Schedule:
6:00pm - Check in; Setup; Discussion on tactics and puzzle themes with Craig
6:30pm - Check-in closes; Game pairings formulated; Announcements
6:45pm - Games begin

Arrive no later than 6:30pm to ensure a pairing. If you expect to arrive after 6:30pm, please contact organizer to secure a pairing.

Facility closes at 9:00pm.

Tournament Details:

Tournament is four rounds, with one game each Tuesday, beginning on the first Tuesday of the month. After the first round, late-comers are still welcome to register for rounds 2, 3, and 4. (Late entries, please arrive promptly at 6pm to sign in.)

USCF dual rated - classical and rapid. G/45; +5. One open section, Swiss style pairing. Current US Chess Federation membership required for tournament.

Entry Fee:

$10 for non-members. Free to members of the Granite YMCA.

Prize:

Entry fee is refunded to the winner, and their name goes on the Y Chess Champions Cup.

Byes:

1/2 point byes upon advance request. Limit 1 per tournament. Additional 0 point byes allowed.

Parking & Accessibility:

Metered on-street parking available, but limited. Parking garage is one block away at 2-98 Plaza Dr in Manchester. Elevator from street level is available Ring buzzer for assistance. Chess event is on the second floor.

Newsletter & Contact Info:

Sign up for weekly email updates by going to https://queencitychessnh.wixsite.com/chess.

Questions? Email Eric at QueenCityChessNH@gmail.com, or text or call (929) 900-4226.