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Canadian Youth Blitz Championship 2025

The premier youth blitz event in Canada - open to all players 18 and under!

Register Now for $40

Details

Date: Monday, July 7, 2025

Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM


Venue: Guildford Ballroom @ Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel

15269 104 Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 1N5


Rounds: 7 rounds Swiss format

  • Round 1 at 6:30 PM
  • Round 2 at 6:50 PM or ASAP
  • Round 3 at 7:10 PM or ASAP
  • Round 4 at 7:30 PM or ASAP
  • Round 5 at 7:50 PM or ASAP
  • Round 6 at 8:10 PM or ASAP
  • Round 7 at 8:30 PM or ASAP

Time format: 3 min + 2 sec/move increment

Rated: CFC Quick Rated

An active CFC membership is required to play in this event.


Sections:

Players under 14 may choose to play in the U18 section if they wish.

  • U18 Open - Born after July 7, 2007
  • U14 Open - Born after July 7, 2011

Prizes: Trophies for 1st and 2nd in each section


Entry Fee: $40



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Refunds

  • You may request a full refund before registration closes

Registration

  • We reserve the right to move players to the appropriate section based on their CFC rating

Byes

  • No byes allowed

Playing Area

  • No food in the playing area
  • Silence is required in the playing area while games are in progress

Fair Play

  • It is a serious offence to receive outside help
  • Players are not to have electronic devices such as cell phones in their possession when their games are in progress (whether turned on or not )
  • Electronic devices may be stored in a bag under the table or placed on the table
  • Players are forbidden to leave the playing area when it is their move
  • It is forbidden to discuss your game with anyone until it is over, or any other game in progress with one of the players involved

Photo & Video

  • Vancity Chess may film certain games throughout the event. We always ask players involved for their permission.
  • Photos by spectators are allowed for the first 5 minutes of each round, but please be discrete and respectful to not disturb players

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