The list of teams qualified for the National Finals is listed below including the maximum allowed size of your team. You can bring a minimum of 4 players. Refer to the National Finals FAQ for more information. You can view the schools that have registered teams to date on our Official National Finals 2017 tournament page - All Divisions. You can also view the photos from the Chess Power National Finals 2016.

Click here to find out all the details of the event including attire, parking, directions once you arrive, meals on the day and prizes.

Tournament Registration

If your school has qualified your school will be listed above with the number of places you have qualified for. An invitation letter will also be sent to you. You will need to RSVP confirming your attendance and pay prior to Friday 29 September 2017. We have extended RSVP to this date to allow schools sufficient time to prepare their travel plans. You can register online by using the Nationals Online Registration Form

You can send a minimum of four players up to the stated maximum number of places you have qualified for.

If you are still stuck, please email your team names to nationalfinals@chesspower.co.nz including the division you are entering (Junior, Intermediate or Senior) and the Gender and Date of Birth of players.

Payment Options

The fee for Nationals is $250+GST per team. Payment options are;

• Cheque 

Make all cheques out to Chess Power Ltd

Post to:
Chess Power, 
P. O. Box 37931, 
Parnell, 
Auckland 1151.

• Bank Transfer

Pay to ASB Bank Ltd
12-3139-0063691-00
Particulars: Nationals2017
Reference: [Your School Name]

• PayPal

Pay to accounts@chesspower.co.nz

We will contact you on receipt of your payment confirming acceptance of your registration.

Accomodation

There are a few other events on in Hamilton over this particular weekend, so please get in quick to book your accommodation.
Motels/Hotels:
Astra Motor Lodge: astramotorlodge.co.nz $5 discount if you tell them you are with Chesspower 
and book direct Phone: 08004ASTRA
Argent Motor Lodge: $143 per night argenthamilton.co.nz (incl breakfast) for Corporate King or Super King (Super king can be split into two single beds) book direct
IBIS Tainui Hamilton and Novotel Hamilton : 15% discount, booked thorough the following methods: email h2159-re2@accor.com or Phone: 07 838 1366 (Please quote 'Chesspower National Competition' for the discount).

Apartments and Houses:
Quest Hamilton: $169 for studio and 1 bedroom apartments, book direct and tell them you are with Chesspower 07 834 1440 (quoting reference chessnationalsHQ ), or by email to host@questhamilton.co.nz (Quest on Ward is mostly booked out with a conference, but is also a good option)

Book a Bach: bookabach.co.nz
Holiday Houses NZ: holidayhouses.co.nz
Air BnB: airbnb.co.nz

Catering

Catering will be provided on the day for students only. If you do have students with allergies, we recommend they bring food with them that is safe.

Further Questions?

If you have any questions about the Chess Power Interschools National Finals event, please read the National Finals section of our Interschools FAQ or fill in the enquiry form below.