3rd staging of the CARIFTA Chess Games. Martinican Sport Institute, 97232, Le Lamentin, Martinique. April 18 th to 22 nd, 2014.

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1 I. INVITATION 3rd staging of the CARIFTA Chess Games Martinican Sport Institute, 97232, Le Lamentin, Martinique April 18 th to 22 nd, 2014 Invitation The Confederation of Chess for America (CCA) and the Ligue d Echecs de Martinique are pleased to invite all CARIFTA Member Countries to the 3 rd staging of the CARIFTA junior Chess Championships which will be held from Friday April 18,2014 to Tuesday April 22, 2014 in the lovely French speaking island of Martinique, also called l île aux fleurs (the island of flowers). II. GENERAL CONDITIONS Each CARIFTA Member Country shall have the right to send one (1) official participant to each category and gender (Under 12, Under 16 and Under 20 - Absolute and Female), a maximum of six official players.a CARIFTA Member Country may be represented by a female in the Absolute Category. All participants must register through his National Federation or, for countries with no National Federation,through their National Olympic Committee. The event will be carried out by what has been established by this invitation, the FIDE rules and regulations for chess and the CCA CARIFTA Chess Championship. Categories in Absolute and Female U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, U18, U20 Under 8 : Born from 1st January 2006 Under 10 : Born from 1st January 2004 Under 12: Born from 1st January 2002 Under 14 : Born from 1st January 2000 Under 16: Born from 1st January 1998 Under 18 : Born from 1st January 1996 Under 20: Born from 1st January 1994

2 Each CARIFTA Member Country may also register any number of additional players, subject to payment of their registration fee, board and lodging, for which they or their National Federation shall be held responsible. In the instance where a participant resides for an extended period (over a year) in a CARIFTA Member Country for which he does not have citizenship he shall be allowed to compete for the country in which he resides. Proof of residence must be presented to the CARIFTA organizers. The top three players in each category will be awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze medals System of Play: Seven (7) round Swiss, unless there are exactly eight (8) players in the category, when the format shall be a single Round Robin. If there are less than eight (8) participants, the players shall be entered in the other category of the same age group and if both categories (total boys and girls) of the same age group have less than eight (8) participants, the players shall be entered in the next age category. Tie Break System: In a Swiss System Tournament: A) Result between the tied players if they have all played each other B) Median Bucholz 1 C). Bucholz D) Age in favor of the younger player In a Round Robin Tournament: A) Result between the tied players if they have all played each other B) Koya system. C) Koya system extended. D) Sonneborn Berger. E) Age in favor of the younger player Time Controls: Using electronic clocks ninety (90) minutes for each player, plus 30 seconds increment from the first move. Default time is thirty (30) minutes after the scheduled start of play. III. PAIRINGS & PGN FILES The organizers will provide computers, for players to digitize their games. It will be the responsibility of the winner, or in the case of a draw the player of the white pieces, to enter the moves for the game. PGN files of all entered games will also be published on the official tournament page. IV. RIGHTS FOR CATEGORIES UNDER 12, 16 and 20 Each CARIFTA Member Country has the right to accommodation and meals from the organizers, from dinner on the official day of arrival to breakfast on the official day of departure, for the official player in each category and one Head of Delegation or coach. All other players and accompanying persons will have to pay for registration, accommodation and meals.

3 Note: For the official players, the organizers will provide shared accommodation and meals in double ocupancy.those who wish to have single accommodation shall pay extra as indicated below. Prizes Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded to the players taking the first three places in each category by age and gender. Players in each official categories will be eligible to win such extra or special prizes as the Organizers in their sole discretion may provide. Team: First three CARIFTA Member Countries will receive trophies. Points will be accumulated based on top 5 results among all official categories, where a 5th place finish will receive 1 point and a first place finish will receive 5 points. All players will be given certificates of participation. Accommodation: Accommodation will be provided at the «Lycée ACAJOU 2», Lamentin, Martinique for official Persons Tournament Venue: Institut Martiniquais du Sport, 97232, Le Lamentin, Martinique V. COST & CALENDAR Special Cca Payment: Prior to participation, all players must pay a special entry fee US$ 15 (US Dollars) to CCA. A copy of the payment must be given to the Organizer. No participant shall be allowed to participate without payment of this special entry fee. Registration The registration must be formalized by each CARIFTA Member Country, via with the details of its players (Fide ID, Elo, date of birth and country or residency) before 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday March 19, 2014 to lem@echecs-martinique.com or to gilles.suez-panama@wanadoo.fr. If a participating CARIFTA Member Country does not send an official player in an age category or gender, they may not substitute this for another player in a category where they already have an official player. All players must provide their personal address upon registration for FIDE America records. Registration form is attached. Cost: for official players which includes the entry fee and accreditation for additional players inclusive of entry fee and accreditation for accompanying persons ( 325 for single occupancy) for Head of Delegation or Coach to cover accreditation registration fee for local Martinique players

4 Please note that these costs are offered on a first come basis, and are only guaranteed upon payment. For any additional day, before or after the tournament, accomodation will cost 40 a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) if there are places remaining at this rate. Payment Payment must be made by BANK WIRE TRANSFER by March 31, Funds to be sent to: Penalty For Late Registration Registration after March 19, 2014 will be subjected to an extra penalty charge of US$25 per person (whether player, accompany person, Head of Delegation or coach) after March 31, 2014 US$50 per person thereafter. Late Payments End At March 31, 2014 All accommodation cost will be paid for five (5) nights as a total package plus registration cost for whoever will be coming for the 18th April and leaving on the 23rd of April.If someone comes later or leaves earlier, he or she will still be required to pay the total package cost.if someone comes earlier and leaves later he or she will be required to pay all additional costs for accommodation and transportation. NOTE: Again, please note that these arrangements are offered on a first come basis, and are only guaranteed upon payment. Tournament Calendar: Arrival of Delegations: Friday April 18, 2014 Processing of registered players : Friday April 18, 2014 Technical Meeting:Thursday Friday 18, 2014 at 5:30 pm Opening Ceremony: Friday April 18, 2014 at 7:00 pm Round One: Saturday April 19, 2014 at 9:30 am Round Two: Saturday April 19, 2014 at 3:30 pm Round Three: Sunday April 20, 2014 at 9:30 am

5 Round Four: Sunday April 20, 2014 at 3:30 pm Round Five: Monday April 21, 2014 at 9:30 am Round Six: Monday April 21, 2014 at 3:30 pm Round Seven: Tuesday April 22, 2014 at 9:00 am Prize giving and Closing Ceremony: Tuesday April 22, 2014 at 8:00 pm. Departure of Delegations: Tuesday April 23, 2014, by 1 :00pm Local Transportation: The organizers will provide transportation to and from the airport and the tournament site. Persons staying outside the official venue (Lycée Acajou 2, Lamentin) will be responsible for their own transportation and security. Half day sightseeing: The organizers will offer a half day sightseeing tour for participants on Tuesday April 23rd, VI. OTHER INFORMATION MEDIA All journalists who wish to participate in the event may contact the organizers and should be accredited. PROMOTION AND MARKETING STANDS Anyone who wishes to rent a promotional stand on location should contact the organizers for rental conditions. No one will be allowed any promotional space (except FIDE and CCA) or to have a stand for merchandise or other services, without approval of the Organizing Committee. For any other information please lem@echecs-martinique.com or gilles.suezpanama@wanadoo.fr. CONTACT INFORMATION President : Gilles Suez-Panama (gilles@echecs-martinique.com ; or ) Fisrt Vice President :Joel Gratien ( joel.gratien@only.fr) Second Vice President :Jonhel Medeuf ( ) Treasurer of the Ligue d Echecs de Martinique : Jean-Luc Gautier ( ) English speaking contact : Hendrika Grevers ( hetty.grevers@yahoo.com) We await your arrival in Martinique for the fight for succes in chess to keep going and improving each and every year. GENS UNA SUMUS