^{Region VI Girls Championship}

^{In-Person Scholastic USCF Rated Tournament} 

^{September 20, 2025}

^{12466 Los Indios Trail, Ste. 100}

^{Austin, TX 78729}

^{* USCF Membership Required *}

^{Free Parking Provided} 

^{Capacity: 80 players}

^{Note that this is a scholastic events for female players who are 18 years of age or under.}

^{All players will be divided into the following six sections:} 

^{SECTION A: High School Championship (1000+ USCF)}

^{SECTION B: High School Under 1000 USCF}

^{SECTION C: Middle School Championship (1000+ USCF)}

^{SECTION D: Middle School Under 1000 USCF}

^{SECTION E: Elementary Championship (1000+ USCF)}

^{SECTION F: Elementary Under 1000 USCF}

^{**Players are not allowed to play up or down**} 

^{** Sections could be merged depending on turnout **}

^{ENTRY FEES:} 

^{Early Bird: $25 by 11:59pm, September 14, 2025} 

^{$30 on or after September 15, 2025}

^PRIZES: 

Trophies for 1st Place, Medals for 2nd and 3rd

^{TIME CONTROL:} 

^{All Sections: G/45, d5 (45 minutes per player with a 5-second delay)}

^{4-Round Swiss System Schedule}

^{1st round: 10:00 AM}

^{2nd round: 11:45 AM}

^{Lunch Break: 1:30-2:30 PM}

^{3rd round: 2:30 PM}

^{4th round: 4:15 PM}

^{Closing ceremony: After the last game of the section finishes.}

^{NOTE: Half-point byes are acceptable for all rounds, limit 1. Must commit before the 1st round.}

^{PLAYERS MAY NOT POSSESS CELL PHONES DURING THE TOURNAMENT.  Please leave your phone at home, in your car, or turned off (vibrate/silent not acceptable) on top of your table.} 

^{Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.} 

CANCELLATION POLICY: If you do not wish to participate in our tournament after paying the entry fee, please email us at info@austin-chess.com no later than 24 hours in advance for an 80% refund. We reserve the right to charge a service fee for cancellations. NO refunds will be issued if we are notified of cancellation within 24 hours of the start of the event.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY: If you would like to withdraw from the tournament after it begins, please alert the tournament director. 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.

^{For additional questions, please contact us at info@austin-chess.com}