NICS Lackadaisical

The next event in NICS rapidplay series is the "Lackadaisical" scheduled for Sunday 26th January. As intense as ever but the start and stop times make it an easy one for those challenged by an early rise on Sunday mornings. We have even got the caterers in so you can have your Sunday lunch made for you before you start.
NICS Lackadaisical

Lackadaisical Intensity

On a similar pattern to earlier NICS rapidplays, the tourney will be organised as follows:

Entrance Fees

£10 on the day, or £8 for advance earlybird registration. No other discounts available

Registration

Begins at 1:00pm for a 1:30pm start. Advance earlybird registration by email to the controller for a 20% discount

Rounds

6 round Swiss starting at 1:30pm. 15+5 on the clock reckoning that 6th round should finish before 5:30pm

Prize Fund

After expenses, admission fees will be distributed as 25% to NICS Grand Prix, 25% to club fund, 50% prize fund on the day. Depending on the field awards will include at least Winner, Runner-up and Grading prizes

Lunch

Lunch is served in the Whistles Bar & Restaurant from 12:00am on Sundays, checkout the sample menu

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