PS 10 Chess Club & Team:
TEAM RECOGNITION:
2023 New York State Championship
2023 elementary nationals
2022 Grade nationals
2021 grade nationals
All Girls State Championships
Program Vision:
From complete beginners to advancing tournament players our goal is that all PS 10 players can experience both the joy & significant social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess. Our PS 10 Team 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):
Rooks: 400+ USCF
Bishops: U400 USCF & players with an eye towards competition
Knights: Advancing Tournament players
Pawns: K-1, introductory coaching & play
Program Rates:
Please note, starting August 1st, Fall Semester price will be $745
Wednesday Chess Club & Team: $695 per semester
Additional Tuesday Chess Club & Team: $695 per semester
Wednesday Chess Club & Team + Tuesday Team Practice: $1195 per semester
If there's any scheduling concerns, please contact ps10chess@gmail.com
Optional Late pick up 5:00 - 6:00 pm: $165 per semester
Optional Late pick up 5:00 - 6:00 pm: $330 per semester
For any one time late pick-up, email ps10chess@gmail.com & at pick-up, provide the coach in charge $20.
10% sibling discount available
Financial assistance available - email ps10chess@gmail.com
*Each PS 10 program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.
Wednesday Chess Club & Team
Fall Wednesday 2024: September 18th - January 29th
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
September 18th, 25th
October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
November 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
December 4th, 11th, 18th
January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Spring Wednesday 2024: February 7th - June 12th
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
June 5th, 12th
Players will meet in the cafeteria directly after-school for a light snack and class groupings. Lessons and play will take place in classrooms onsite at PS 10. Pickup will occur at 5:00 PM outside.
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.
PS 10 will have a weekly opening meeting, where past week’s success is recognized, the upcoming events are emphasized and expectations and team spirit is reinforced.
Program leadership will ensure a single thread of PS 10 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 PS 10 program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.
Tuesday Team Practice
*Tuesdays are capped at 40 players.
Pickup occurs at 5:00 PM in the cafeteria.
Please note that in-order to maintain the vibrancy and success of our Wednesday Chess Club & Team, we are asking that Tuesday Team Practice is done only in addition to our Wednesday Chess Club & Team.
Tuesdays are reserved for players interested in actively competing and representing PS 10 in tournament play.
If you are unable to attend on Wednesday, please email to request only Tuesday Chess afterschool.
Fall Tuesday 2024: September 17th - January 28th
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
September 17th, 24th
October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
November 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
December 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Spring Tuesday 2024: February 6th - June 11th
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
June 4th, 11th
Team Competitions:
Our PS 10, Brooklyn Gladiators Team will compete at Local, City, State & National competitions.