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The Williamson Shield 2016

The Williamson Shield will this year be held in The Belfast Boat Club over the weekend of 9th - 10th January.

Event details

When

Jan 09, 2016 08:30 PM to
Jan 10, 2016 08:00 PM

Where

Belfast Boat Club, Lockview Road, Belfast, BT9 5FJ

Contact Name

Contact Phone

07796172227

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Venue: Belfast Boat Club, Lockview Road, Belfast, BT9 5FJ

Format: 6 round swiss

Entry Fee: £15 if made prior to Wednesday 6th January 2016. Entries after this date will cost £20.

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1.00pm ON FRIDAY 8TH JANUARY 2016. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED ON THE MORNING OF THE EVENT.

Time Control: 75 minutes per player with 30 sec increment

Timetable: Games played on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th January 2016

 

Registration: 09.30 Sat 9th

Round 1: 10.00 - 13.00 Sat 9th

Round 2: 14.00 - 17.00 Sat 9th

Round 3: 18.00 - 21.00 Sat 9th

Round 4: 10.00 - 13.00 Sun 10th

Round 5: 14.00 - 17.00 Sun 10th

Round 6: 18.00 - 21.00 Sun 10th

 

Sections: There will be 2 sections,  under 1700 and over 1700

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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