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ACC Dual-rated G/45 Swiss

This slow swiss takes place over 2 weeks, with 2 games on June 27th and 2 games on July 4th. G/45 with 5 second delay. 4 round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $20.00 all. Online registration/payment  requested. Registration is opened one event at a time, so you will see registration for this event after the previous event has closed.

USCF membership must not expire before July 31st, 2026. Please renew (https://new.uschess.org/) before coming to the event if needed.

Austin Chess Club is a wonderful atmosphere for the mature, experienced chess player.  Scholastic players are welcome, but expected to play quiet, serious chess. Each round could go down to the wire!

Last chance registration happens onsite 3:00-3:45pm on June 27th. No pre-registration for round 1 is necessary. Email pre-registration is accepted; however, online payment  is preferred)! If you email to register, you must show up and pay no later than 3:45pm. First round begins at 4pm. Please be on time! Participants who wish to enter the tournament late may email Austin Chess Club. Late entry must be made (emailed) before 10am on Saturday, July 4th to secure a round 3 pairing.

Location:
The Upbring School of Arts and Sciences
3407 Red River St
Austin TX 78705

Finding the club Click for picture of area.
FIND THE ENTRANCE: Enter the front parking lot of the school via Luther Lane (green line on photo). Find the elevator outside the building (marked on photo by green dot);
go up the stairs to enter via the door, follow the hallway until you find lit classrooms.
PARKING: Additional parking may be found at:

  • St. Paul Lutheran Church parking lot (marked by a blue blotch)
  • Sabina Apartments (underground?) parking, open to the public

For more information about the Austin Chess Club, click here.
Please read the website before contacting us. Contact information is available at http://austinchessclub.com/. (Please read the website before emailing with questions.)

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AGCA Summer Scholastic & Open #2

Register at : https://austin-chess.com/events/

Early entry $40 through 6/28; Regular entry $50 6/29-7/5; Late entry $60 from 7/6

Players are allowed to play up within 100 rating points for a $0.50/point fee. See registration website for other policies, including byes and cancellation.

Scholastic U700

0 – 699
G/25; d5
6 Rounds
10:00 AM

Scholastic U1100

700 – 1099
G/25; d5
6 Rounds
10:00 AM

Scholastic U1500

1100 – 1499
G/35; d5
5 Rounds
10:00 AM

Scholastic U1900

1500 – 1899
G/55; d5
4 Rounds
10:00 AM

Open 1900+

1900+
G/55; d5
4 Rounds
10:00 AM

SCHEDULES:

Scholastic U700 & U1100

1st round 10:00 AM
2nd round 11:00 AM
3rd round 12:00 PM
4th round 1:00 PM
Lunch Break 1:50 PM
5th round 2:50 PM
6th round 3:50 PM

Scholastic U1500

1st round 10:00 AM
2nd round 11:10 AM
3rd round 12:30 PM
Lunch Break 1:50-2:50 PM
4th round 2:50 PM
5th round 4:10 PM

Scholastic U1900

1st round 10:00 AM
2nd round 12:00 PM
Lunch Break 1:50-2:50 PM
3rd round 2:50 PM
4th round 4:50 PM

Open 1900+

1st round 10:00 AM
2nd round 12:00 PM
Lunch Break 1:50-2:50 PM
3rd round 2:50 PM
4th round 4:50 PM

Prizes

  • Open Section:
  • 1st Place $300
  • 2nd Place $200
  • 3rd Place $100
  • 60% of Play-up fees will directly be added to the prizes so they may be higher.
  • Scholastic Sections:
  • Trophies for 1st Place
  • Medals for 2nd and 3rd Place
  • Books for the top finishers as well
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Advance Entry List for the 2026 Austin Summer Open

All registrations appear automatically. Please allow one to two days for USCF information to be verified, at which point the current supplement rating will be entered. Ratings shown are currently June Ratings and will be updated before the event. Rating changes made after July 15th do not affect pairings or section placement.

If you are no longer eligible for the section you originally chose, you will be moved according to the section breaks set forth in the tournament description. Exceptions will be made only if your rating, at the time of the tournament, meets the section play up minimum.

If your name has a , your registration is complete.
If your name has a , the registrar has a question about your registration. Please contact the registrar if you have not already been contacted.
If there is no symbol in front of your name, your USCF verification is in process.

Jump to: Championship, Reserve,  Intermediate,  Club,  Novice

Return to the 2026 Austin Summer Open homepage.

Championship (2000+, FIDE rated)

NameUSCF IDRatingTitleScheduleByes
Melillo, Lucius 155701952411FM3-day
Johnson, Emerson Aurelius3072909920762-day
Thirunavukkarasu, Shanmuganathan 1576132721763-day
Shen, Yangyang 1708050320993-day
Krishnamoorthy, Vijay Keerthi 1608787723463-dayRound 5 bye
Elliott, Scott Alan1040252220423-day
Manchanda, Advik 3005417620773-day
Joseph, Julian 167831773-day
Section count: 8

Reserve (1700-1999, FIDE rated)

NameUSCF IDRatingScheduleByes
Attaluri, Rishi 3004112617413-day
Rodenstein, Alan Craig1001775118002-dayRound 5 bye
Chui, Jeffrey 3088259517913-day
Kaul, Anika 1707254515693-day
Taj, Ishrath Amina 1570233617663-day
Gu, Ethan 1633467817413-day
Chen, Yiheng Ethan3044167816193-day
Tang, Martin 3198261317913-day
Sykora, Landon 1284020317193-day
Gopu, Akhil 3202909517573-day
Sommers, Sean 1333486819553-day
Ramey, Alexander 3028013517613-day
Ramey, John 3038771016113-day
John, Austin 1550612018672-day
Matos, Alexander 1695354416723-day
Nguyen, Dang 1394207519762-day
Ratheesh, Nived 306878383-day
Pirani, Shams 159198612-day
Kolts, John 101416993-day
HARDESTY, DANNY L104020933-day
Tumuluri, Madhav 319847653-day
Blangy, Alexandre 149636853-day
Section count: 22

Intermediate (1400-1699)

NameUSCF IDRatingScheduleByes
Peng, Grace 3066573516943-day
Lu, Nathan 3020976613613-day
Shanmuganathan, Zayn 3196817614823-day
Kinney, Zachary 3088489415032-day
Sun, Alice 3054035814173-day
Lingutla, Charvith 3063961215803-day
Jeedigunta, Shreyan 314697013-day
Section count: 7

Club (1000-1399)

NameUSCF IDRatingScheduleByes
Johnson, Eleanor Grace3255202210372-day
Manikandaraam, Adhitya 3242661211543-day
Manikandaraam, Anirudh 3231534213383-day
Zhang, Jake 3116290212572-day
Reddy, Sai Anuroop 1373688713432-day
gaur, yogesh 3153927110093-day
Furlong, Calvin H1279457613863-dayRound 5 bye
Muthu, Ashrith 3220122311612-day
Sarkar, Aayush 3084702912863-day
Sarkar, Aarushi 3112421813183-day
Manchanda, Annika 3146469111423-day
Umarji, Atharv 315710359353-day
Raina, Advika 3049712013633-day
Pirani, Nuraiz 308572082-day
Siegel, Ira 125029543-day
Huang, James Hetu324701192-day
Hardesty, Brenda 126623453-day
Chakraborty, Aahan 304560773-day
Veerapaneni, Yashas 167830462-day
Section count: 19

Novice (U1100)

NameUSCF IDRatingScheduleByes
Sriram, Adhvay 318174437732-day
Kaul, Avanya 324558747993-day
Raina, Avyaan 324270266493-day
Fan, Yacheng 327990955332-day
Raju, Gopu 325064619903-day
Madsen, Stuart Scott123833009013-dayRound 5 bye
Karthik, Vedhav Ram 322528387413-day
Bhimani, Zikr 321532096952-day
Muthu, Abirami 321818954162-day
Pala, Karthik 302204778563-day
Chandwani, Zoha Iman 320269052-day
Veerapaneni, Tanish 305416602-day
Vruman, Pavani 327510803-day
Vruman, Pavani 327510803-day
Prasad, Atharvaa 325002282-day
Prasad, Adhira 325002322-day
Section count: 16

Total registrants: 72

*Section qualification based on live or converted rating. Published USCF ratings are used for pairings and prizes.

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Austin Independence Day Open – Register now!

EVENT OVERVIEW

Date: July 3rd – 5th, 2026 (Friday through Sunday)
Location: Holiday Inn – Austin Midtown; 6000 Middle Fiskville Road Austin, TX
Sections: Open, U1800, U1400
Time Control: G/90;+30 (90 minutes per player with a 30 second increment per move)
3-Day Schedule: July 3rd – 5th, 2026
Friday: Round 1 @ 7:00PM
Saturday: Round 2 @ 2:00PM, Round 3 @ 7:00PM
Sunday: Round 4 @ 10:00AM, Round 5 @ 3:00PM
2-Day Schedule: July 4th – 5th, 2026 (Merges with 3-Day Schedule in Round 2)
Saturday: Round 1 @ 9:00 AM, Round 2 @ 2:00PM, Round 3 @ 7:00PM
Sunday: Round 4 @ 10:00AM, Round 5 @ 3:00PM
*Re-entry from 3-day to 2-day is available for a $50 fee.
Prizes (All Prizes Guaranteed):
OPEN – 1st: $700, 2nd: $400, 3rd: $200
U1800 – 1st: $500, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $150
U1400 – 1st: $300, 2nd: $200, 3rd: $100
Prizes paid via PayPal.
_______________________________________________________________________

REGISTRATION

Register HERE.
Advance Entry List HERE.
Regular Price: $99 if received by Thursday 6/25/2026 11:59 p.m. CST.
Late Price: $129 from Friday 6/26/2026 through the start of the tournament. Any registrations for
the 3-day schedule made after 5:30 p.m., 7/3/2026 receive a 1st round bye. Any registrations for
the 2-day schedule made after 8 a.m., Saturday 7/5/2026 receive a 1st round bye.
*Players may Play Up within 100 rating points of the bottom of the sections rating range; add
$50 to entry fee.
*Re-entry from 3-day to 2-day is available for a $50 fee.
Cancellation Policy: If you do not wish to participate in this tournament after paying the entry
fee, please email vance.tournaments@gmail.com. Cancellations requested by 7pm on
Wednesday 7/1/2026 will receive a full refund, minus a $15 processing and transaction fee. After
that time, no refunds for cancellations.

Withdrawal Policy: If you would like to withdraw from the tournament after it begins, please
alert the tournament director or email vance.tournaments@gmail.com. No refunds will be issued
after the tournament begins.
No-Show Policy: There are no refunds or credit for players who do not show up for their
scheduled tournament matches.
_______________________________________________________________________
More Details
Boards and pieces are provided. Please bring your own chess clock.
All players must have an active USCF membership.
One ½ point bye allowed if requested by Thursday 7/2/2026 11:59 p.m. CST; no last round byes.
USCF monthly ratings used for pairings.
Default late forfeiture time is one hour.
_______________________________________________________________________
Address: Holiday Inn – Austin Midtown; 6000 Middle Fiskville Road Austin, TX
Sections: 3
Prize Fund: $2,850
FIDE Rated: No
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No
ORGANIZER OVERVIEW
Eric Vance
vance.tournaments@gmail.com

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Waco Swiss 6/20/26

Waco June 20 Swiss – Registration

Saturday, June 20, 2026
Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, 1624 Wooded Acres Dr., Waco, TX 76710 (Behind Target)

 (Enter through main door and turn right. Tournament room is at the end of Parish Hall.)


VIEW ENTRY LIST  (This is manually entered, so it may not reflect recent registrations.)

4 Rounds at a time control of G/45;d5 (45 minutes with a 5 second delay)

3 Sections:

  • Championship- Ratings 1600+ (1400-1599 may play up for $10 fee)
  • Under 1601- Ratings 1000-1600 (800-999 may play up for $10 fee) 
  • Under 1000- Ratings 0-999

Notes on Sections:

  • Most unrated players should play in the Under 1000 section, but you may play up in the U1601.
  • We go by monthly published ratings, but if your live current rating goes up before the tournament, you may request to move sections. 
  • There is a $10 PLAY-UP FEE for those playing up to a higher section.  You must still meet the section minimum rating to play up.

Check in & Pay: 9:30 to 9:50 AM
 (*Because we do not accept payment in advance,  players not checked in by 9:50 am will NOT be paired in Round 1 –unless you notify us that you are on the way.  If you are registered, but can no longer play, please let us know.)

Round Times: 

  • Round 1- 10:00 AM
  • Round 2- 11:45 AM 
  • Round 3- 2:00 PM 
  • Round 4- 3:45 PM

Entry Fee: $20 CASH (no credit, no debit) upon arrival.  Exact change is appreciated! Extra $10 play-up fee for those playing up.
Cash Prizes- Based on the number of entries. The prize list will be posted on-site, after the start of Round 1.

Limited Capacity of 70 players!
Register by filling out the form below.
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This is a rated tournament. Current US Chess membership required (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess.)

Please check that your membership is not expired before registering (https://ratings.uschess.org.) If you need help creating or renewing your US Chess membership, please email us (contact info is below.)

Notation is required.  We provide notation sheets. You may also use your own notation book/ sheets or a USCF approved notation device.  Please bring a pen or pencil.

If you don’t know how to notate, learn here: https://www.chesshouse.com/blogs/education/how-to-read-and-write-algebraic-chess-notation

Please bring a chess clock if you have one.  The club has a limited supply.  Chess sets are provided. 

For those new to tournaments: Swiss means all players will play all 4 rounds, unless there is a requested bye (1/2 point) because you need to miss a round or an assigned bye (full point) due to uneven sections.

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For questions or problems registering, please email:
Dan Shafer (daniel_m_shafer@baylor.edu) or Deborah Shafer (dshaferchess@yahoo.com)

(For parents registering children, you may enter the parent email and phone number, but please enter the player’s name.)

Personal Information will not be shared.  Only the player’s name, USCF ID, rating, and expiration date will be posted on the entry list.

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2026 AGCA Invitational – Summer Edition

2026 AGCA Invitational – Summer Edition

June 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – June 9, 2026, 6:00 PM

 All times are in Central Time (CT)

Registration alone does NOT guarantee your participation. This is an invitation tournament – you will receive our email confirmation letting you know you have been accepted.
There will be one section: IM Norm. Entry Fee: $850 – norm seekers, $650 – foreign federation norm seekers. An invoice will be sent to you once your eligibility is confirmed.
 
Sections

IM Norm

2150+
G/90, increment 30
10/10 spots filled
9 Rounds
6:00 PM
FIDE Rated

 

Schedule

R1 Friday, June 5, 6:00pm
R2 Saturday, June 6, 10:00am
R3 Saturday, June 6, 4:00pm
R4 Sunday, June 7, 10:00am
R5 Sunday, June 7, 4:00pm
R6 Monday, June 8, 10:00am
R7 Monday, June 8, 4:00pm
R8 Tuesday, June 9, 9:00am
R9 Tuesday, June 9, 3:00pm

 

Rules

  • All players are expected to play all 9 rounds. No exceptions.
  • Current FIDE Laws of Chess apply. This tournament is FIDE and US Chess rated.
  • All games will use the equipment provided. Players shall sign scoresheets after each game.
  • Electronic Device Policy: players are strictly forbidden from having electronic devices with them during the game, even if they are turned off. Players found with any device during the game may lose the current game. Turn in cell phones at the arbiters’ desk before each round. No electronics are allowed in the playing hall unless they are checked in with the arbiter.
  • Default/forfeit time: 60 minutes unless the arbiter decides otherwise. White’s clock will be started at the start of the round even if the players are not present.
  • The organizers request that all players arrive on time for each round.

Policies

  • Cancellations made at least 24 hours before the event start are eligible for an 80% refund. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the start time are non-refundable.

Contact

info@austin-chess.com

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2026 AGCA FIDE Summer Open

2026 AGCA FIDE Summer Open

June 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – June 9, 2026, 7:00 PM

 All times are in Central Time (CT)

1500+ Rating Requirement Unless Playup Fee Paid. GM/IM/WGM/WIM entry refunded upon all rounds played.
Players are allowed to play up within 100 rating points for a $1.00/point fee.
Early Bird: $200.00 Through May 10, 2026
Regular: $250.00 May 11 – May 31, 2026
Late Fee: $300.00 From May 31, 2026
Members save 15.00%!!
 
Sections

U1900

1500 – 1899
G/90, increment 30
9 Rounds
FIDE Rated

1900+

1900+
G/90, increment 30
9 Rounds
FIDE Rated
 
Prizes
  • 1900+
  • 1st: $2500
  • 2nd: $1250
  • 3rd: $625
  • U1900
  • 1st: $1000
  • 2nd: $500
  • 3rd: $250

Schedule

R1 Friday, June 5, 6:00pm
R2 Saturday, June 6, 10:00am
R3 Saturday, June 6, 4:00pm
R4 Sunday, June 7, 10:00am
R5 Sunday, June 7, 4:00pm
R6 Monday, June 8, 10:00am
R7 Monday, June 8, 4:00pm
R8 Tuesday, June 9, 9:00am
R9 Tuesday, June 9, 3:00pm

 

 Rules
  • Cell phones must be turned off and put away during tournament games. Any phone that rings or is visible during a game will result in a forfeit.
  • Half-point byes are available for the first round only. Requests must be submitted before the start of the tournament.

Policies

  • Cancellations made 7+ days before the event receive a full refund.
  • Playup fee is non-refundable
  • Cancellations made within 7 days of the event receive a 50% refund.
  • No refunds for cancellations made on the day of the event.
  • No-shows will not receive a refund.

Contact

info@austin-chess.com

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Austin Summer Open – Registration is Open!

Registration: HERE

Advance Entry List: HERE

Event Overview

5-round rated Swiss chess tournament on August 7-9, 2026. We offer 5 sections and a guaranteed prize fund over $6000. There will be 5 rounds in total with two schedules. Top two sections are FIDE rated. 30 Grand Prix points.

LIMIT 80 players in any single section.

LOCATION

Austin Marriott South
4415 S I-35 Frontage Rd
Austin, TX 78744

HOTEL BOOKING: Discounted group room rate of $119/night at the Austin Marriott South, plus group rates at several other nearby Marriott properties as well. These rates are valid through 7/17. After that date, contact us and we may still be able to add rooms to the block.

Please support the tournament by booking through the group links!

ROUND TIMES

3-DAY
Round 1: Friday, 7:15pm (G/90, +30)
2-DAY
Round 1: Saturday, 9:30am (G/60, +10) (*Games in this round will not be FIDE rated*)

ALL PLAYERS (G/90, +30):
Round 2: Saturday, 1pm
Round 3: Saturday, 6:30pm
Round 4: Sunday, 10:00am
Round 5: Sunday 3:15pm

*Reentry: from 3-day to 2-day is available for a $50 fee.
 

REGISTRATION AND FEES

·        $89 if received by Sunday 6/15/26 11:59pm CST – Extended to 6/20/26!

·        $109 from 6/16 through Sunday 8/2/26 11:59pm CST

·        $150 from Monday 8/3/26 through the start of the tournament. Any registrations for the 3-day schedule made after 5:45pm receive a 1st round bye. Any registrations for the 2-day schedule made after 8:30am, Saturday 8/8/26 receive a 1st round bye.

·        ALL Novice (U1000 section) rates will be $25 lower at checkout.  If you register for the Novice (U1000 section) and have to be moved, you will owe the $25 balance before playing round 1.  All withdrawal deadlines and service fees apply if the additional payment is not made.

·        Playing up ok for players within 100 points of the bottom of the section’s rating range, add $50 to entry fee.

Withdrawal with refund available if requested by 7pm on Wednesday 8/5/26.  After that time, no refunds. Any refunds will incur a $10 processing and transaction fee.

SECTIONS AND PRIZES

Championship (2000+) **FIDE rated
• 1st -$1000 2nd-$575 3rd-$375
• Expert (2000-2199): 1st -$250 2nd-$150

Reserve (1700 -1999) **FIDE rated
• 1st -$540 2nd-$320 3rd-$210 4th-$140

Intermediate (1400-1699)
• 1st -$480 2nd-$260 3rd-$160 4th-$100

Club (1000-1399)
• 1st -$430 2nd-$230 3rd-$140 4th-$100

Novice (U1000)

• 1st -$ 300 2nd-$150 3rd-$100

Mixed Doubles (best male-female team)

• 1st -$ 200 2nd-$100

 

**August 2026 ratings used for placement and pairing. Live ratings may be used for placement if higher than published ratings.
**Unrated players will be placed at TD’s discretion and are only eligible for place prizes.

MORE DETAILS

One 1/2 point bye allowed. See event website for preentry list as well as more information regarding policies including mixed doubles, bye deadlines, device policy, and play-up rating limits and cost.

Titled players, see the event website and email for conditions!

Organizer Overview

Austin Chess Club

Email: austinchessclub@austinchesstournaments.com

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Cedar Park August Scholastic 8/15

Registration is not yet open! Entry fees and dates will be added once registration has begun.

This is a save the date posting!

You won’t get a confirmation email upon registration or payment, so check the above entry list and your child should be listed within 24 hours. Parents will receive an email the week of the tournament. 
 
Make sure to save the above link!
 
When: August 15, 2026 from 9AM-4PM
Location: Cedar Park Public Library @ 425 S Parkwest Dr Cedar Park, TX 78613 (Free Parking Onsite!)
The tournament is held in the Event Space to the very left of the library upon entering. It’s where the Sunday Open Chess Play is held. 

Tournament capped at 120 students! My past tournaments have always filled up, so register ASAP! Will note here and/or potentially stop accepting registrations once it fills up, but will accept 10-20 kids onto the waitlist in case there are withdrawals. 

Sections (Subject to Change depending on registration)
K-12 Elite (1,200+)
K-12 U1,200
K-12 U900
K-5 U600
K-3 U400
 
No playing down. For example, a player rated 700 at the time of the tournament cannot play in K-5U600. 
*K-12 Elite is restricted to kids that are (or have been previously) 1,200+ USCF regular/quick rated. 
Will use current grade. For example, if child is starting 4th grade in August/September 2026, the child is currently in 3rd grade. 
 
Awards (Subject to Change depending on registration)
Trophy for top 3 places in each Section, medals for positive score, ribbon for everyone else. 
Awards will be handed out after the last round!
*Top 3 places determined by points and tiebreakers calculated by WinTD.

No check in required. Be seated at 9:15AM for announcements.
First Round: 9:30AM
Second Round: 11AM
Lunch: 12-1
Third Round: 1PM
Fourth Round: 2:15PM
 
Time Control: G25/d5; will be USCF regular/quick rated 

Registration Information
Entry fees and deadlines to be added soon!

Payment methods: Prefer venmo (Daniel-Hung-3) or zelle (danielhung@utexas.edu or 956-639-5311) (legal name for both Daniel Flood). Payment must be made before the above deadlines to lock in your price and registration. 
Cash and check can be dropped off at my teaching locations: Leander Library Monday/Friday 5-7pm and Cedar Park Library Sunday 12-6pm. Contact me to coordinate drop off or to mail it to me. Cash/check will no longer be accepted on site! Refund subject to $5 transaction fee! 

What to Bring and Know
Please bring a clock if you have one. We will provide all the chess sets this time. 
US Chess Membership is required. Please be responsible for your membership prior to the event to help the organizers and prevent delays.
Notation is required for everyone 4th grade and up. Notation sheets will be available if needed, but please bring a pencil or pen. Strongly encouraged to bring your own notation book/sheets. 
 
Additional Rules
Parents/guardians will not be allowed in the playing hall or hallway leading up to the playing hall while play is in process as this was too distracting at the last tournament. The Library strongly suggests only one adult attend per family to avoid overcrowding. Additionally, to make room for up to 120 kids to compete, there will not be enough chairs for the parents in the playing hall. Each player must also leave the playing hall after each round. Parents and players that are done with their game should stay at the main library building, but avoid crowding in front of the playing hall. A waiting room will be able to accommodate some. Only drinks allowed in the playing hall. Food must be consumed outside. See the library website for more information about where food may be consumed https://www.cedarparktexas.gov/198/Guidelines-Policies 
 
contact me at danielhung@utexas.edu with any questions 
 
*This is not a City of Cedar Park or Library sponsored event
 

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Daniel Flood
956-639-5311