Poly Prep Chess Club & Team:
TEAM RECOGNITION:
New Fall Program
Program Vision:
From complete beginners to advancing tournament players our goal is that all Poly Prep players can experience both the joy & significant social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess. Our Poly PrepTeam will prepare for local, City, State & National Competitions.
Our in-person programming will match players into groups based on skill, interest level & age. This allows coaches to identify and create the right training environment for each player (complete beginner - advanced competitors).
ICN class groupings (subject to change based on program enrollment):
Kings: 400+ USCF
Queens: U400 USCF with an eye towards competition
Knights: Social developmental play
Pawns: K-1, introductory coaching & play
For program assistance email polyprepchess@gmail.com
Open for grades K through 2nd
*Each Poly Prep program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.
Thursday Chess Club & Team
Spring Thursday 2024: February 1st - May 30th
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
February 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
April 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
Friday Chess Club & Team
Spring 2024: February 2nd - June 7th
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
February 2nd, 16th, 23rd
April 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
May 10th, 17th, 31st
June 7th
K-2nd graders will meet directly after-school. From there they will have a light snack before training and play that will take place in classrooms onsite at Poly Prep. Pickup will occur at 5:00 PM.
Lateral movements will occur, as we experiment with class grouping and activities to identify the optimal training opportunities for our players. Players will be promoted throughout the season as coaches feel fit.
A high emphasis on participation, engagement and self-study will be placed on our team groups.
Poly Prep will have a weekly opening meeting, where past weeks success is recognized, the upcoming events are emphasized and expectations and team spirit is reinforced.
Program leadership will ensure a single thread of Poly Prep team spirit and standards in each class. Coaches will get to know each player in the program and be able to speak on each ones strengths and weaknesses as their relationship with the program evolves over time.
We want each player in our weekly training to feel connected to the program and enjoy pride in the program. Recognizing collective success is encouraged and serves as inspiration to players from all classes and groups.
* Even as we continue to grow our program and competitive team, there remains the opportunity for more social, less competitive play as well.
We will continue to welcome all students and find the right balance for each and every one. We want everyone to engage with the chess program at their comfort level, where the entire student body can enjoy the great benefits of this incredible game.
*Each Poly Prep program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.
Team Competitions:
Our Poly Prep Team will compete at local, City, State & National competitions.
Contact Your Poly Prep Coaching Team:
Email: polyprepchess@gmail.com