IBCA European Individual Chess Championship 2007

St Aidan’s College, Windmill Hill, Durham

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St. Aidan’s College operates a strictly no smoking policy. Smoking is not permitted in any of the buildings or places where people congregate on the college grounds. As from 1 July 07 smoking is not permitted in any public places in England.

Health and safety procedures.

If you discover a fire or hear the fire alarm leave the building immediately.

Assemble outside the building and wait for a member of staff or the fire brigade who will escort you to a safe assembly point.

Do not re-enter the building for any reason until you are told it is safe to do so by a member of the college staff.

Please note. The fire alarm system is very sensitive. It can be activated by smoking, cooking, steam and aerosols. Do not use aerosols beneath sensors. Keep the shower room door closed when showering as the steam will activate the alarm.

Should you have to evacuate the building after dusk the doors will be automatically locked behind you.

Fire action notices are posted on all doors.

If a guest becomes ill or injured during the day the college reception (telephone 45769) should be informed. They will telephone for an ambulance if necessary.

If a guest becomes ill or injured during the night they, or their team leader, should again dial the number for reception (telephone 45769) which will go through to the night porter at night. Telephones are situated in all accommodation houses.

General information

St. Aidan’s College is situated less than 2 miles from Durham city centre. There is a regular bus service from a bus stop a few minutes walk from the college. Courtesy of Durham County Council, we will be running a minibus service direct from the college to the city centre each day. Leaving the college at 10:00 and 14:00 and returning from the city centre at 12:00 and 16:00.

The college bar will be open each day from 12:00 to 14:00 and 18:30 to 23:55. There will be a lounge where guests can buy tea/coffee and soft drinks throughout the day.

The tournament information desk will be open throughout the day Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 August. Thereafter it will be open from 10:00 to 11:00 and 17:00 to 18:00. The information desk will be situated in the college reception area.

Should you wish to contact an organiser at any other time ask any helper or steward. The organisers are Stan and Jan Lovell.

On Monday 20 August there will be a rest day when we will offer our guests a guided tour around the magnificent ancient cathedral of Durham which will include a demonstration of the cathedral organ followed by a cruise on the River Wear with a commentary pointing out some of the historic sites of Durham as seen from the river. This will be followed by a barbecue lunch on board the Prince Bishop river cruiser. Guests will then have an hour to explore the city centre before buses will transport them back to the college.

On the evening of Monday 20 August there will be a quick-play tournament at a rate of 15 minutes for each player for all moves. Seconds, coaches and sighted friends are particularly invited to take part along with any of the blind participants who are brave enough!

On the evening of Tuesday 21 August the prize winning Durham Police

Male Voice Choir will give a concert in the dining room after dinner. Choral singing is renowned throughout the North of England.

We will inform guests of any other trips or entertainment throughout their stay.

Time table

Monday 13 August 2007

20:00 Dinner

Tuesday 14 August 2007

Those nations who have not yet paid accommodation costs should make their payment on this day.

08:00 to 09:00 Breakfast

10:30 Technical meeting. All guests are asked to attend.

12:30 Light lunch

13:15 Guests assemble in the Lindisfarne Suite

for the opening ceremony and the start of Round 1

20:00 Dinner

Wednesday 15 August 2007 to Sunday 19 August 2007

08:00 to 09:00 Breakfast

12:30 Light lunch

13:45 Rounds 2 to 6

20:00 Dinner

Monday 20 August 2007, rest day

08:00 to 09:00 Breakfast

10:00 Buses will take guests from the college to the cathedral

for a guided tour followed by a river trip and a barbecue

lunch.

Buses will return guests from the city centre to the

college at 16.30.

12:30 Light lunch for those not on the trip

19:00 Dinner. An hour earlier than usual!

20:30 Quick-play tournament in the Lindisfarne Suite.

Tuesday 21 August 2007

08:00 to 09:00 Breakfast

12:30 Light lunch

13:45 Round 7

19:30 Dinner

21:00 Concert given by Durham Police Male Voice Choir

Wednesday 22 August 2007

08:00 to 09:00 Breakfast

12:30 Light lunch

13:45 Round 8

20:00 Dinner

Thursday 23 August 2007

08:00 to 09:00 Breakfast

11:00 Round 9 the final round

19:00 Prize-giving and Closing Ceremony in the dining room

20:00 Dinner

Friday 24 August 2007, day of departure

Breakfast will be served from 08:00

Guests will be taken to airports, seaports and rail station.

 
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