Swift Horse Holiday Chess Tournament
🎉 Opportunity for FREE Entry for New Players — Swift Horse Holiday Chess Tournament! ♟️
We’re inviting new young chess players to join our Swift Horse Holiday Chess Tournament tomorrow, 7 December (1:00–4:30pm) — usually $30, but with free entry or special discounts for first-time participants!
🕑 Arrival time: 12:45–1:00pm (must arrive on time to receive the
Venue: 53 Morrinsville Rd, Hillcrest
👦👧 Who can join?
Your child must:
✔️ Never have joined any Chess Power or Swift Horse Chess Tournament
✔️ Never have attended any Swift Horse Chess Classes
✔️ Already know how all chess pieces move
💌 How to register:
Send a text to 0210331078 or email your child’s full name (given name + family name) and year of birth to chess@swift-horse.co.nz
Deadline: End of today — 6 December
💸 Special Discount Structure (based on order of emails received):
1st–3rd: FREE
4th–6th: $5
7th–9th: $10
10th–12th: $15
13th–15th: $20
16th–18th: $25
19th- : $30 (usual fee)
When I receive your email, I’ll reply with your order number so you can decide whether to accept the offer.
Please note: your order may move forward if earlier families give up their spot.
Spots are limited — send your email today!
We look forward to welcoming new young players to the chess family! ♟️😊
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Jerry Hsiao (B.Sc., GradDip. Tch.)
New Zealand Chess Federation Regionals Organiser
Chess Power Tournament Arbiter
Chess Coach at Berkley Normal School
Chess Coach at Haupatu School
Chess Coach at Silverdale Normal School
Chess Coach at Te Totara Primary School
Chess Coach at Whitiora School
Manager of Swift Horse Cram School
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