The ICA is seeking bids for the 2024 Illinois All Grade. Bids are due by March 13, 2024. The bid will be awarded on April 3, 2024. In order for a bid to be considered, the accompanying bid table must be completed.
The following points should be considered:
Date: November 2 or November 9
Sections: 13; sections by grade K-12. If the number of entries is low in grades 9-12, organizer has the option of combining grades 9-12 into one section
Number of days: 1
Number of rounds: 5 rounds for grades K-5; 4 rounds for grades 6-12,
Location: Upstate
Time control: For K-3, G/30; d5, for 4-5, G/45; d5, for 6-12, G/60; d5.
*Suggested Entry Fee: $50
*ICA Donations: It is suggested that the organizer donates $5 per player to the ICA within 30 days.
Site: Most commonly a hotel or school
Residency requirements: Teams and individuals must be Illinois residents or attend an Illinois school. No exceptions will be made.
Books and equipment: A bookstore/equipment vendor is strongly preferred.
Prizes: Trophies
3 Team Trophies per each grade in K-1; 6-8
3 Team Trophies for combined 9-12 section
5 Team Trophies per each grade in 2-5
10 Individual Trophies for each grade K-1
Medals or other keepsake item recommended for all other K-1 players
15 Individual Trophies for each grade 2-5
10 Individual Trophies for each grade 6-8
3 Individual Trophies for each grade 9-12
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* The suggested entry has been raised by $5 to compensate for the $3-$4 increase in contributions to the ICA.