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Williamson Shield 2015

The Williamson Shield will this year be held in The Pavillion Sports Facility at Stormont Estate over the weekend of 3rd -4th January.

Event details

When

Jan 03, 2015 08:30 AM to
Jan 04, 2015 08:00 PM

Where

The Pavillion, Stormont Estate

Contact Name

Contact Phone

07796172227

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Venue: The Pavillion, Stormont Estate, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA

Format: 6 round swiss

Entry Fee: £15 (£12 if made prior to 1st January 2015)

Time Control: 70 minutes per player with 30 sec increment

Timetable: Games played on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th January 2015

 

Registration: 09.30 Sat 3rd

Round 1: 10.00 - 13.00 Sat 3rd

Round 2: 14.00 - 17.00 Sat 3rd

Round 3: 18.00 - 21.00 Sat 3rd

Round 4: 10.00 - 13.00 Sun 4th

Round 5: 14.00 - 17.00 Sun 4th

Round 6: 18.00 - 21.00 Sun 4th

 

Sections: To be decided on day depending on turnout

Prizes: Prize fund will be formulated and published on day 1

Contact: For any enquiries or to enter you can email the Tournament Director or call 07796172227

Tournament Director: Ross Harris

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