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With the impending U.S. Championships taking place April 13-28, a number of our regularly scheduled programs have been postponed.
- All kids classes in April are cancelled. They will resume on 5/1, and the next beginner tournament is 5/8.
- Adult Classes (after 4/5) will also be postponed.
- The Friday Action Quads are on for 4/1 and 4/8, but have been cancelled on 4/15 and 4/22. The quads will resume on 4/29.
- There will be no April Knights tournament.
- There will also be no monthly ladder prizes for the month of April. The March prize period has been extended to 4/13. Ladder play will resume in May with even more prizes!
This year, the U.S. Championship and the U.S. Women's Championship will be held concurrently, and the first round for each begins on April 15.
Admission to the tournament is free for annual members of the club, and annual memberships are only $30 for full-time students or $80 for adults. There is also a family membership for $120. Admission includes round-by-round commentary and analysis by GM Maurice Ashley and WGM Jennifer Shahade, special guest commentary and full access to the tournament playing hall. Refreshments will also be provided.
Click the link here to purchase an all-access pass to the tournament for only $100 and receive:
- a one-year membership to the club
- a ticket to the Opening Ceremony
- a ticket to the Closing Ceremony
The Opening Ceremony for these events will take place at the Missouri History Museum on April 14, and the price of admission is only $25.
Tickets for the Opening Ceremony can be purchased by clicking the link here.
The Closing Ceremony will take place on Thursday, April 28 at the Chase Park Plaza, and individual tickets for this event are only $25.
If you plan on visiting the U.S. Championships for just a few days, there is an option available to purchase a ticket to individual rounds for just $10.
