Chess club members will learn the basics of chess and develop strategy through fun 1-hour practices and scholastic tournaments. All club members should plan to attend Friday practices led by Chess Education Foundation(https://chesseducation.org). USCF-rated tournaments are held locally year-round.
Parent Participation: Volunteers are not needed to run chess club practices, but parents are welcome to become involved if interested. Parents provide transportation and supervision for their students participating in tournaments.
**Parent Meeting: **September 10th at 2:00 p.m.
**Practices: **Chess Club meets at the school on Fridays (2:00-3:00pm) on the dates listed below. Parents should update PikMyKid prior to each chess club practice. Pick up is from the side carpool at 3:00pm on Fridays.
2021: Sep 17, 24; Oct 15, 22, 29; Nov 5, 12, 19; Dec 3, 10
2022: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb 4, 25; Mar 4, 18, 25
*Chess club does NOT meet on the Fridays preceding Fall, December, Winter and Spring breaks.*
**End-of-Season Assembly: **April 15th at 2:00pm in the school auditorium
Participation Fee is $220. This covers the cost of professional chess instruction, a team shirt, and awards. USCF Membership (www.uschess.org) and tournament entry fees are in addition to the club fee and collected separately by the organizing party.
Grade Range: K-8; no prior chess experience required.
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