For anyone in the area: I am running a tournament in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
http://www.iowachess.org/tournaments.asp
Feb 2, 2008
Cedar Rapids Leatherjackets
Return of the Leatherjackets! A one day four round swiss tournament at the site of the 2007 Iowa Open & Reserve. Where: Best Western Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center ,90 Twixt Town Road, N.E. ,(across from Lindale Mall) ,Cedar Rapids ,IA 52402 Reg: Onsite entries accepted 8:30 am to 9:30 am. Byes must be requested before start of round. Fourth round byes not available. Rounds: 10-1-3:30, 6:00. G/60 T/D5 deducted time. Entry Fee: $29 postmarked 1/25, $35at site, Juniors $5 off. IASCA membership required ($15 Reg, $10 Jr.) or OSA. Prize Info: $405 b/25, T-125-80, U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400 $50 each. US Chess Federation (USCF) membership required. On-Site Available. IASCA membership required, $15, $10 Jr. or Sr. On-Site Available. Send Entry Fee to: James Hodina, 3411 Blue Pt. Ct. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404 Additional Info: James Hodina, james.hodina@mchsi.com or 319-390-6525. Longbranch Hotel, www.thelongbranch.com or 800-443-7660.
James is the tournament organizer but I am the TD.
Feel free to email me Shawn.Kmetz@Intermec.com w/ any questions.