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Still got questions
?
email us: info@chesskids.com.au
Mind Sports Australia
451 North Road
Ormond 3204
T 9578 6203
F 9576 8152
M 0411 877 83
How does the competition work
?
Mind Sports Australia will incorporate a component for Elite Mentathletes,
but overall have more of a festival and family atmosphere than the
Olympiad. This event will be structured in
3 layers:
Elite Competition
This will comprise pre-existing Title Events in a range of Mind Sports.
The prestige of National, State or other titles will attract the
serious, “8-hour-a-day” players. This attracts Master
Players and International Players who assist in promotions
and teaching elements of the Festival.
Novice/Participation Events
For everyone who is interested in playing games, but not prepared
to spend all day playing just one game. Short sessions with Master
Players involved in teaching both basic and more complex elements
and strategies of the Mind Sports. Organised activities, mini-events
and speed tournaments so after learning about a game participants
are able to practice their newly acquired skills. Plenty of Prizes
for these Events.
Social Activities
Themed social activities to go with the main Events. Things like
Trivia contests, puzzles, board games and opportunities to meet new
people. Movies with common themes (“Go Mental” theme)
and with a Mind Sport as a central theme or important part within
the movie. Eg; A Beautiful Mind, Good Will Hunting, Searching for
Bobby Fisher, Spellbound. Music and performances aimed at different
age demographics maintaining the intellectual and fun atmosphere.
Monash University is really big, how do I find the Mind Sports?
If you enter from the Main Gate (off Wellington Rd into the Uni) you should park in a BLUE parking area, first
carpark on the
right we will be in building 10 – the Campus Centre.
What about parking?
Any of the Blue Areas will be free parking durnig the event.
I’m hungry – what do I do?
Within the Campus Centre there are snacks, meals
and drinks being served most days. Please do not consume food in the
tournament
rooms, only in the social area and outside. This will help us to keep the venue
clean.
What will it cost to play ?
| Duration | Adult | U18 | Family (2+2) |
| Full Day Entry | $15 | $10 | $30 |
Do I need to pay an entry fee if I am a spectator?
Anyone entering the festival will need to pay the entrance fee.
Do I have to be there the whole day?
The festival is structured so you can be involved for any amount of time.
Be that a couple of hours or the full day!
What is happening when?
Check out our Schedule page. Bear in mind that new events are being scheduled
on a daily basis – so keep checking regularly for the most up-to-date
information!
Once we get it what are the costs ?
There are no costs other than the entrance fee. All games, tournaments, prize draws, coaching and workshops are FREE.
Can I leave my child?
We make no provision for supervision of your children. The venue is staffed by a number of Mind Sports
volunteers all of whom have had police checks and are of good community
standing. The venue will be safe.
Who will I play against?
All of the events will be run using Swiss Systems. This means you will
play each game against someone of your own ability. This might be someone
with a 40 year age-difference, but the ability level will be similar!
