EJCOA National Youth Championships Zonals

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NOTE: All zonals are Rapidplay, unless otherwise stated as Standardplay.

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  • Region: Midland Counties
    County/Area: Greater Manchester
    Zonal Name: Ashton-under-Lyne
    Date: Sunday 15 March 2026
    Venue: Broadoak & Smallshaw Community Centre, 160 Broadoak Road, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 8RS
    Note: See flyer for all event details, and how to enter by email or online.
    Download/View details: EJCOA Zonal Greater Manchester Ashton-under-Lyne -15 March 2026 Flyer
    Entry fee: £15.00 ECF Gold Members and above; £25.00 Non-ECF Members/ECF Bronze Members
    Organiser: David Hardy
    Email: davidghardy57@gmail.com
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  • Region: Southern Counties
    County/Area: London (North West)
    Zonal Name: Mill Hill (Barnet Knights) 2
    Date: Sunday 15 March 2026
    Venue: Copthall School, Pursley Road, Mill Hill, London NW7 2EP
    Note: Tournament & Training Day, organised by Barnet Knights Junior Chess Club
    Entry fee: £ See online registration form
    Organiser: Jake Hung
    Email: jakehung.lck@gmail.com
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  • Region: Southern Counties
    County/Area: Oxfordshire
    Zonal Name: Kennington
    Date: Sunday 15 March 2026
    Venue: Kennington Village Hall, Kennington Road, Oxfordshire OX1 5PG
    Entry fee: £ See online registration form
    Organiser: Psyon Chess
    Email: satish@chess-uk.com
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  • Region: Southern Counties
    County/Area: Berkshire
    Zonal Name: Bracknell 3
    Date: Sunday 22 March 2026
    Venue: Bracknell Chess Club, Hanworth Community Centre, Hanworth Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 7WX
    Note: Sections: U12, U10, U8
    Entry fee: £7.00
    Organiser: Jon Lloyd
    Email: infobracknellchessclub@btinternet.com
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  • Region: Southern Counties
    County/Area: Hampshire
    Zonal Name: Winchester
    Date: Sunday 22 March 2026
    Venue: Badger Farm Community Centre, Badger Farm Road, Winchester SO22 4QB
    Entry fee: £ See online registration form
    Organiser: John Upham
    Mobile: 07976 634053
    Email: john.upham@zen.co.uk
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  • Region: Southern Counties
    County/Area: London (North West)
    Zonal Name: Mill Hill 2
    Date: Sunday 22 March 2026
    Venue: The Eversfield Centre, 11 Eversfield Gardens, Mill Hill, London NW7 2AE
    Note: Enter by email
    Entry fee: £35.00
    Organiser: RaviKumar
    Email: chesscheck@gmail.com
  • Region: Southern Counties
    County/Area: London (West)
    Zonal Name: Southall Standardplay 3
    Date: Sunday 29 March 2026
    Venue: Parkside Yards, 1 Seva Drive, Southall, London UB1 1GH
    Entry fee: £ See online registration form
    Organiser: Sainbayar Tserendorj
    Mobile: 07446 364665
    Email: ukchessacademy@gmail.com
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  • Region: Southern Counties
    County/Area: London (West)
    Zonal Name: Ealing Broadway Rapidplay 3
    Date: Sunday 5 April 2026
    Venue: Open Ealing Arts Centre, School Lane, Dickens Yard, W5 2TDOpen Ealing Arts Centre, School Lane, Dickens Yard, W5 2TD
    Entry fee: £ See online registration form
    Organiser: Sainbayar Tserendorj
    Mobile: 07446 364665
    Email: ukchessacademy@gmail.com
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  • Region: Southern Counties
    County/Area: London (East)
    Zonal Name: Chingford
    Date: Saturday 11 April 2026
    Venue: Chingford United Reformed Church, 2b Buxton Rd, London E4 7DP
    Download/View details: EJCOA Zonal London Chingford - 11 April 2026 Flyer
    Entry fee: £ See flyer
    Organiser: George Horan
    Email: ghchesscoaching@gmail.com
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  • Region: Southern Counties
    County/Area: Berkshire
    Zonal Name: Bracknell 4
    Date: Sunday 19 April 2026
    Venue: Bracknell Chess Club, Hanworth Community Centre, Hanworth Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 7WX
    Note: Sections: U12, U10, U8
    Entry fee: £7.00
    Organiser: Jon Lloyd
    Email: infobracknellchessclub@btinternet.com
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  • Region: Southern Counties
    County/Area: London (West)
    Zonal Name: Southall Standardplay 4
    Date: Sunday 26 April 2026
    Venue: Parkside Yards, 1 Seva Drive, Southall, London UB1 1GH
    Entry fee: £ See online registration form
    Organiser: Sainbayar Tserendorj
    Mobile: 07446 364665
    Email: ukchessacademy@gmail.com
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  • Region: Southern Counties
    County/Area: Hertfordshire
    Zonal Name: Elstree 4
    Date: Sunday 3 May 2026
    Venue: St Nicholas School, Nicholas Close, Elstree, Hertfordshire WD6 3EW
    Note: See flyer for all event details, and how to enter by email
    Download/View details: EJCOA Zonal Hertfordshire Elstree 4 - 3 May 2026 Flyer
    Entry fee: £33.00
    Organiser: RaviKumar
    Email: chesscheck@gmail.com
  • Region: Southern Counties
    County/Area: Buckinghamshire
    Zonal Name: Hyde Heath 2
    Date: Sunday 10 May 2026
    Venue: Hyde Heath Infant School, Weedon Hill, Hyde Heath, Amersham HP6 5RW
    Note: See flyer for all event details, and how to enter by email.
    Download/View details: EJCOA Zonal Buckinghamshire Hyde Heath 2 - 10 May 2026 Flyer
    Entry fee: £ 35.00 (Late entry + £5.00 / On the day + £10.00)
    Organiser: Rupa Prasad
    Mobile: 07787 150658
    Email: rpchess07@gmail.com
  • Region: Southern Counties
    County/Area: London (North West)
    Zonal Name: Mill Hill (Barnet Knights) 3
    Date: Sunday 10 May 2026
    Venue: Copthall School, Pursley Road, Mill Hill, London NW7 2EP
    Note: Tournament & Training Day, organised by Barnet Knights Junior Chess Club
    Entry fee: £ See online registration form
    Organiser: Jake Hung
    Email: jakehung.lck@gmail.com
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  • Region: Southern Counties
    County/Area: London (South West)
    Zonal Name: Chelsea
    Date: Sunday 17 May 2026
    Venue: Oratory School, Bury Walk, Cale Street, London SW3 6QH
    Note: Age groups: U12, U10 & U8
    Schedule: Arrival from 1.30 for a 2pm start. Approximate finish time 5.45pm
    Rounds: 5
    Time control: 10 minutes + 5 seconds
    Prizes: Trophies and medals
    Contact organiser to enter.
    Entry fee: £35.00
    Organiser: Toni Johansson
    Mobile: 07718 883285
    Email: toni.johansson@swchess.co.uk
  • Region: Southern Counties
    County/Area: London (West)
    Zonal Name: Southall Standardplay 5
    Date: Sunday 24 May 2026
    Venue: Parkside Yards, 1 Seva Drive, Southall, London UB1 1GH
    Entry fee: £ See online registration form
    Organiser: Sainbayar Tserendorj
    Mobile: 07446 364665
    Email: ukchessacademy@gmail.com
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  • Region: Southern Counties
    County/Area: London (South-West)
    Zonal Name: 2nd Wimbledon (Rising Stars London)
    Date: Saturday 30 May 2026
    Venue: Everyday Church, 30 Queens Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 8LR
    Note: Organised by Chess Rising Stars London Academy
    Entry fee: £40.00
    Organiser: Maria Manelidou
    Mobile: +44 (0) 785 856 3332
    Email: london@chessacademy.uk
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