The Saskatchewan Scholastic Chess Association (SSCA) is pleased to announce our Quarterly Scholastic Chess Tournament on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Saskatoon.
This event will be CFC & CMA rated and will serve as:
A Canadian Youth Chess Championship (CYCC) qualifier
A seeding and qualification event for the 2026 Saskatchewan Provincial Championship
We warmly welcome both returning and new players to participate!
📅 Date & Time
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Venue: 3041 Louise St, Saskatoon
Check-in: starts at 9:30 AM
Tournament Start: 10:00 AM
Please arrive early to allow enough time for check-in and seating.
🏆 Sections (Grades K–12)
U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, U18
Players are grouped by CYCC age rule — age as of January 1, 2025.
⏱ Format & Time Control
5–6 rounds, Swiss or Round-Robin (depending on number of players)
Time Control: 25 minutes + 5-second delay (per player, per game)
💳 Fees
Tournament Fee: $30 (includes 2025 SSCA Membership Fee)
Optional Lunch: $6 for two slices of pizza
Total: $36 with lunch
Total: $30 without lunch
E-transfer to:
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Message format: "Grade / Player Full Name"
Example: Grade 4 / Reid Sun
⚠️ Your registration will be confirmed only after your e-transfer has been received.
📝 Registration Instructions
Registration Form:
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One form and one payment per participant.
Pre-registration deadline: 5:00 PM, Saturday, October 18, 2025
Online registration only — no on-site registration will be accepted.
📌 Important Notes
CFC ID is mandatory for all players.
If you do not have one yet, please visit the CFC website to create a free ID before the event.
As a benefit for young players, CFC will give free membership to the players of this tournament.
Please bring a water bottle.
If you are not ordering pizza, pack your own lunch or snack — there will be a short lunch break mid-day.
Parents and spectators are welcome to stay in the common area but cannot assist players during games.
Questions?
Email:
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Payment inquiries:
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🙏 Acknowledgments
We sincerely thank the Bridge City Chess Club, Horizon Chess Club, and Saskatoon Chess Club for their generous support of scholastic chess in Saskatchewan.
We look forward to seeing you on October 19 for a great day of chess!
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