Definition of a State Tournament qualifying tournament

• A division must have 6 players to begin the first game.
• At least three schools must be represented.
• WRS must validate the pairings and results
• Only tournaments held in the state of Washington will be qualifiers
• Restricted ratings and points tournaments may also qualify. The minimum will be an Under 800
• Grade Level, all girls', and all boys' tournaments will be allowed.
• In a multi grade division, a player in grades 1-6 must win three points out of five to qualify for State Tournament. A Kindergarten player must win two to qualify.
• In a Grade Level Tournament, all players must win three points to qualify.
• Out of state players who play in a WRS tournament may qualify to play. However, they are ineligible for any team awards.
• The last date to hold a qualifying tournament will be two weeks prior to State Tournament. The 2005 State Tournament is scheduled for April 23, 2005 - the last date to qualify is April 9, 2005. All Tournament results must be in to WRS by the Monday following the final tournament date.
• Minimum of Game 25 must be played
• A minimum of four games will be played
• All scheduled rounds must be played
• It is up to the tournament organizer to choose the format. This format must be stated at the bid process so that coaches may consider before voting for the tournament host and site.

Middle School Participation

• Since in many parts of the state, children leave Elementary School and go into Middle School for grade 6.
• Since our State tournament is supposed to be for Elementary Schools, the Committee suggests the following option for consideration, as we did not think it correct for a Middle School to win an Elementary School Championship
• A sixth grader will be given the option to play with their previous year's elementary school team or to play for the Middle School Team. Five middle school team trophies will be awarded.