For an event like this volunteers play a crucial role in helping to keep things going smoothly. They do lots of different jobs. It isn't easy being a volunteer at an event like this. The hours can be long, and some people are just a big pain in the butt. I watched some poor volunteer who was monitoring the entrance to one of the playing rooms have to deal with a crazed parent who demanded to be allowed in. Having to say no to people can be painful when the only answer they want is "Yes, you may do something that the other 2,000 people standing here can't do."
Most of the times people are nice, but they ask a lot of questions that the volunteer may not be able to answer. The gentleman pictured above had a very resourceful way of dealing with the questions. He was taking results for the K-3 section. He made up the sign that he held up for me. I'm not sure how clear it came out.
Pairings are outside to the left.
I
KNOW
NOTHING EXCEPT
There are 6 rounds of 2 games each.
K-6 is behind you - not here.
There is no K-1 section. K-3 is for 3rd grade and below
What do you do in between rounds of a blitz tournament?
Play more blitz!
Did you have to ask?
I met Diamond and her father in Orlando in December. She's a second grader and recently went 6-0 in the Columbus District Elementary Chess Championship that was open to kids up to fifth grade. That's an impressive result!
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That would be the day, our beloveld Queen yelling, elbowing, kicking, youth. Do we have it on You Tube? :-)
LOL! Maybe I'll have to get someone to take a video of me during my taekwondo class. Then you would get to see me kicking and screaming with adults.
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