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Download Tools and Rating Files
These are the software tools and files required to run an NWSRS rated tournament. Tournament Directors must download the latest rating files and school code list prior to every tournament.
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NWSRS Rated Event Requirements
NWSRS isn't just for "big" tournaments! But there are some baseline requirements to ensure quality and accuracy. Find out how to get quads, two-school meets, league matches and post-camp events rated.
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Instructions and Tips for Tournament Directors
New and veteran TDs can benefit from these step-by-step instructions that take you from registration to rating, with tips for smoother-running tournaments and cleaner data.
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| Frequently Asked Questions: TD Resources |
Question: What do I need to do to get my event rated by the NWSRS?
Answer: See the TD Resources section of this site for details, but you basically need only register players using their NWSRS IDs, run a quality scholastic event, and submit the results for rating.
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Question: Do I need to be a USCF certified tournament director in order to run a NWSRS-rated event?
Answer: No. But it's helpful if you are. If you choose not to become a USCF TD, we plan to offer online training and simple certification requirements for chess coaches and advisors who want to submit their club's events for rating. The specific requirements and procedures for rated events will be published later this year.
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Question: What does it cost to have my event rated?
Answer: The fee for rating a tournament is 12.5 cents per game, with a minimum fee of $5.00. All proceeds for events rated in Oregon are donated to the Oregon Scholastic Chess Federation; fees for events in Washington are donated to the Washington High School Chess Assocation. Both organizations are non-profit. The rating coordinator will invoice you after the event is rated.
To quickly figure out how much rating is going to cost: Take the total number of players in a section. If it is an odd number, subtract one. Multiply that number by the number of rounds and divide by two. That's the number of games played in that section. For example, you have a 21-player section with 5 rounds played: [(21-1)*5]/2 = 50 games.
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