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English Under 11 Championships Details may change slightly from year to year, but this guide is intended to give you an idea of what to expect if you are interested in taking part in the English U11 Championships.
Full details can be found either on entry forms, or from from David Levens.
Contact details in the right hand column.
Introduction
This two day tournament is held in Nottingham in October each year.
For skillful players, results from the English U11 Championship count towards selection for the England Under 11 team trials.
The Getting selected box in the right hand column of this page tells you how it is organised.
If you're not familiar with the England trials, take a look at How to qualify.
There are no separate sections in this competition, all players are grouped together.
Who you play in each round will depend on your results as the tournament progresses.
Three games are played on Saturday, and two more on Sunday.
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 What is the timetable?
There are normally 5 rounds:
Saturday
| Round 1 |
9.30 am - 12.30 pm |
| Round 2 |
1.00 pm - 4.00 pm |
| Round 3 |
4.30 pm - 7.30 pm |
Sunday:
| Round 4 |
9.30 am - 12.30 pm |
| Round 5 |
1.00 pm - 4.00 pm |
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 Prizes.
Prizes will be trophies and certificates.
The presentation of prizes etc takes place at about 4.00 pm on Sunday.
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 Rate of play.
Each player is expected to use a chess clock.
You must make at least 30 moves in one hour.
After the 30th move, both clocks are set back 30 minutes and you must finish the game in the time remaining.
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Who can take part?
To take part in 2011, you must have at least one of the following:
- You were born in England,
- At least one of your parents were born in England, or
- You have lived in England continuously for at least two years.
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Each player plays one game per round.
Each round is followed by a break for refreshments etc.
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PDF
ZIP file with both parts
