Thanks to
WIM Luciana Morales for this information:

The University of Texas at Brownsville & Texas Southmost College are hosting this years ...
2009 Panamerican Intercollegiate Team Chess Championships
December 27-30, 2009
Sheraton South Padre Island Beach Hotel
South Padre Island, Texas
Room rate is $89 for up to four people.
For reservations call Teri Murphy 956 761-6551 or 800-222-4010
Team Format: 4 player Teams, up to 2 Alternates, Traditional 6 round
Fix Roster Swiss Tournament. Open to College and Universities teams
(at least two players) from North and South America
including the Caribbean.
Teams must supply letter from University stating that the players
meet eligibility requirements.
Time Control: Game/120 with a 30-second increment.
Notation is required throughout the games.
MonRoi Units (Electronic Scoresheets may be provided and must be used.)
Tournament is FIDE and USCF rated,
but uses United States Chess Federation Rules.
Entry Fees: Priority Registration by December 1, 2009: $200 per team;
After December 1, 2009, $225 per team.
For additional Information, contact Russell Harwood at (956) 882-5762
or (956) 551-0303, or email russell.harwood@utb.edu