Polk Scholastic
Chess 2020-21 Season has been cancelled
We
hope you and yours are doing well in these crazy times! The COVID-19 pandemic
has impacted us all in a lot of areas and have forced us to change the way we
live and operate. To ensure safety of our kids, parents and coaches, the Polk
Scholastic Chess Board has decided to cancel the tournaments for this season.
On our regular tournament days, we have close to a thousand people gathered at
the venue, and the risk of infections would be magnified especially in the
upcoming flu season. We know this is disappointing news for all chess lovers,
but the risks are far greater than the rewards.
However, the board has decided to allow the Senior Scholarship Applications for
this year, as this is conducted online. We will be flexible with our rule (# 6
below) for applicants to have played the mandatory games in the current season.
So we invite all qualifying Senior students to take advantage of this
opportunity.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION
REQUIREMENTS:
1. All applicants must be graduating seniors of the current school year.
2. Intend on entering college for the fall semester after graduating.
3. Have a good record of sportsmanlike behavior.
4. Have a good record of school and community involvement.
5. Have been part of Polk Scholastic Chess for five or more years.
6. (Excused for this season):
Should qualify for Championship and attend Championship tournament and be
present at the final Award Ceremony in March. Otherwise Scholarship will be
forfeited and will given to the next student.
Complete and submit this application online on https://polkscholasticchess.com by
January 10, 2021.
Thank you for your continued support and participation, and in the spirit of
"glass half full", we look forward to a wonderful tournament season
next year!
Thank you for your continued support and participation.
Board Members Polk Scholastic Chess
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Chess Champ and wonder kid CAEDEN DEBOER (McKeel Acad. Of Tech.) with Polk County School Board Superintendent Ms. Jacqueline Byrd
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The 2021-2022 tournament venue will be the Bartow Civic Center (2250 S. Floral Ave, Bartow, FL 33830). |
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