Wicomico Recreation & Parks is hosting youth and adult chess tournaments at the Wicomico Civic Center in Salisbury on February 20 and 21. The events offer guaranteed matches for participants and awards for top finishers. Registration is available online or at the box office.
The Wicomico Recreation & Parks department has announced the return of its Adult and Youth Chess Tournaments, scheduled for February 20 and 21 at the Wicomico Civic Center, located at 500 Glen Ave. in Salisbury. These competitions aim to bring together players of various ages in a structured setting.
The youth tournament, targeted at players aged 5 to 18, kicks off on February 20 at 5:30 p.m. Participants are assured at least four matches, with registration costing $10 in advance or $15 on the day of the event. The following day, February 21, the adult tournament begins at 8:30 a.m. for those 18 and older. Adults can register for $20 ahead of time or $25 at the door, guaranteeing three matches per entrant.
Both events will take place in the Midway and Da Nang Rooms of the civic center. Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in each division, recognizing outstanding performance.
Interested players can sign up at the Wicomico Civic Center box office or through the department's website at WicomicoRecandParks.org. For additional details, contact Megan Jones at jonesrm@wicomicocounty.org or by phone at 410-548-4900, extension 109.
This initiative by Wicomico Recreation & Parks provides an accessible opportunity for chess enthusiasts to compete locally.
