Illinois Sports Facilities Authority To Host 4th Annual “Diamond In The Rough” Chess Tournament

Thursday, May 01, 2008
The Illinois Sports Facilities Authority, developer, owner and operator of U.S. Cellular Field, will host the “Diamond in the Rough” chess tournament for the fourth consecutive year.  The competition will feature more than 200 Chicago Public Schools students, aged 6 to 14, from 45 area schools participating in the Magnet Cluster Initiative.  Participating CPS students will compete in five rounds of chess and will be separated into four divisions of play based on grade level.  Approximately 100 games are expected to be played each round.  The tournament is sponsored by the Chicago Public Schools, in partnership with Chess Education Partners, Inc. and ISFA.

WHEN:  Thursday, May 15, 2008

10:00 a.m. CT (Tournament Begins)
3:30 p.m. CT (Awards Ceremony)

WHAT:  Chess Tournament for CPS students K-8 with opportunity for B-roll, photos and interviews with Chicago Public Schools participants in action.

WHO:  Participating CPS schools in the Magnet Cluster Initiative, including such schools as Daley Academy, Namaste Charter and Walt Disney Magnet

WHERE:  U.S. Cellular Field – Stadium Club

333 West 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60616
Media Parking and Entrance: Lot D, Gate 4

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