Regiona VIII tournament bids
The
2020 TCA Region VIII Scholastic
Championship Tournament
has been awarded to
the San Benito CISD.
A flier will uploaded sometime later this fall.
The tournament dates will be
February 1st & 2nd of 2020.
See you at the boards!
2018 - 2019 Next Scheduled Tournament
The next Region VIII tournament
is scheduled for
September 14, 2019
at the
in
Brownsville.
.
TCA All Girls' State Championship
2019 TCA All Girls' State Championship
Please get the word out to all that the
upcoming TCA Girls State Championship
will be held at
South Texas Academy for Medical Professions in Olmito.
The tournament date is Saturday, October 5th.
UTRGV will be awarding a $3,000.00 scholarship
to the top High School player.
Let's get as many girls to participate as possible.
Thanks!
2018-2019 Chess Schedule Region VIII Championships. South State
Ethics & cheating.
Howdy!!
I would like to take a moment of everyone's time to highlight the conduct and ethics expected from players, coaches, sponsors and parents at all USCF sanctioned chess tournaments.
This information should be common sense but I feel the need to repeat it for everyone's benefit.
At a recent, Valley tournament there was an incident which brings this subject to the forefront. An attempt was made to prearrange a draw result before an important title game was to be played. The result would help determine whether or not players would qualify for a lucrative prize. The arrangement was attempted by a coach and NOT the players.
This information should be common sense but I feel the need to repeat it for everyone's benefit.
At a recent, Valley tournament there was an incident which brings this subject to the forefront. An attempt was made to prearrange a draw result before an important title game was to be played. The result would help determine whether or not players would qualify for a lucrative prize. The arrangement was attempted by a coach and NOT the players.
This is what the USCF Rule Book - 5th edition, has to say:
14B6. Premature or Prearranged draws. It is unethical and unsporting to agree to a draw before a serious contest has begun. The same is true of all arrangements to prearrange game results. In case of clear violations of the moral principles of the game, penalties should be imposed at the director's discretion. See also 20L. Manipulating results.
20L Manipulating Results. Collusion to fix or throw games, whether before or during the game, in order to manipulate prize money, title norms, ratings, or for any other purpose is illegal and may result in severe sanctions, including revocation of USCF membership. Such agreements include arrangements to split prize money no matter what the result of the game. See also Chapter 6, USCF Code of Ethics.
(Excerpt borrowed from USCF & Clatskanie Chess Club site).
In closing, I am asking that each of us take the time to be sure to provide the opportunity to practice good sportsmanship, fair play, ethical conduct and respect for each other during these events.
Sportsmanship, integrity and honor are an important part of the game.
See you at the tournaments!
For more information click USCF Code Of Ethics.
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