NEST+M Wednesday Chess Club & Team

Welcome to the NEST+M Chess Club and Team. Registration for Chess Club & Team is now open!

Program Vision:

From complete beginners to advancing tournament players, our goal is that all NEST+M players can experience both the joy & significant social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess. Our NEST+M Team will prepare for local, City, State & National Competitions.

Players are matched into groups based on skill, interest level & grade. 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: 1000+ USCF

• Queens: U1000 USCF

• Rooks: U800 USCF (500-799 USCF)

• Bishops: U500 USCF & with an eye towards competition

• Knights: U300 USCF & advancing Tournament players

• Pawns: K-1, introductory coaching & play

* Each NEST+M program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.

• We will continue to follow all protocols as outlined by the NYC DOE regarding in person programming.

Wednesday Chess Club & Team

WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)

Fall 2024: September 18th - January 22nd

• September 18th, 25th

• October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

• November 6th, 13th, 20th (not 27th)

• December 4th, 11th, 18th

• January 8th, 15th, 22nd (not 29th, schools are closed)

Spring 2025: February 5th - June 18th

• February 5th

• March

• April

• May

• June

Email NESTMchess@gmail.com with any questions.

During regular school dismissal, K-1st Grades are picked up directly from classrooms by coaches. Grades 2-8 players meet us in the cafeteria directly after-school for a light snack and class groupings. Lessons, training and practice play will take place in classrooms onsite at NEST+M. Chess Pickup is 5:00 PM in cafeteria. **Students signed up to take the After3 buses Wednesday afternoons, will be escorted before chess dismissal.

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.

NEST+M 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 NEST+M 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.

Team Competitions:

Our NEST+M Team will compete at local, City, State & National competitions.

Program Rates: $745 per semester

• Wednesday Chess Club & Team: $745 per semester

• Optional Late pick up 5:00 - 6:00 pm: extra $165 per semester

• For any one time late pick-up, email NESTMchess@gmail.com. At pick-up, provide $20 to the coach in charge.

• 10% sibling discount available (must register 2 or more children)

• Financial assistance available: email NESTMchess@gmail.com.

*Each NEST+M program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.

Support NEST+M Chess:

Your donations help support peer scholarships, weekend team coaching expenses, team room expenses, and program development.

Contact Your NEST+M Coaching Team:

Email: NESTMchess@gmail.com

Make sure to select a program option and a support NEST+M option in order to process the order.