Update:
Chess Tournament will start at 10am & Obstacle Course will start at 1pm
On April 12, Waterbury Recreation and the Scouting of America Troops 701 and 711 have partnered for a day of activities. In the morning, the groups will host a non-rated chess tournament. In the afternoon, we will host an outdoor obstacle course.
A child to participate in the chess tournament and/or obstacle course: $10
For an adult to participate in the obstacle course: $10
Chess Tournament
On Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 9am - 12pm, Waterbury Recreation and Scouting of America Troops 701 and 711 will host a Chess Tournament!
The non-rated chess tournament is open to ages 6-18 and various chess levels. The day will be an organized round robin to support novice, beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels subject to player sign-ups. The top three players will be awarded prizes.
Cost: $10 per player
Games will be limited to 30 minutes. Individual moves will not be timed therefore not penalized with the exception of if a player intentionally waits in order to "win" the game. If a winner is not clear at the end of 30 minutes, the winner is determined by the higher number of captured pieces.
Registration Information (chess rating, name, and contact information) will be shared with Scouting of America Troops 701 and 711 for this partner event.
Event Schedule:
8:00 - 8:45 Sign-In and Practice Play
8:50 - 8:59 Program Announcements
9:00 - 9:30 First Game
9:35 - 10:05 Second Game
10:10 - 10:40 Third Game
10:45 - 11:15 Fourth Game
11:20 - 11:50 Fifth Game (if necessary)
11:55 - 12:00 Game Winners Announced and Thank Yous
Spring Fling Outdoor Obstacle Course
1:00 - 3:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of spring fun where attendees will race in an outdoor obstacle course at Anderson Park, whatever the weather. Participants should be prepared for a muddy competition of crawling, jumping, and sprinting to the finish line. The event will end with free hot chocolate at the recreation building.
Event is recommended for 6 years old and up and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Minimum class size is 6 people. If there are not enough registrants the week before, those who are registered will be notified. *Cancellation Policy: Cancellations less than a week are not refunded, Cancellations with 7 and 30 days notification receive 75% refund, Cancellations with more than 30 days notice receive a full refund.