PS 10 Chess Club & Team

Welcome to the PS 10 Chess Club & Team Registration for the Chess Club & Team is now open!

Program Vision:

From complete beginners to advancing tournament players, our goal is that all Brooklyn Gladiators 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.

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):

Rooks: 400+ USCF
Bishops: U400 USCF players with an eye towards competition
Knights: U400 Advancing Tournament players
Pawns: K-1, introductory coaching & play

* Each PS 10 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

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

Prorated Enrollment Codes Available

Email ps10chess@gmail.com for Prorated Codes.

Players will meet in the gym directly after-school. From there they will have a light snack in the cafeteria. Training and play will take place in classrooms onsite at PS 10. Pickup will occur at 5 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.

Tuesday Team Practice

*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 capped at 40 players.

*Tuesdays will be reserved for players interested in actively competing and representing PS 10 in tournament play.

*If you are unable to attend on Wednesday, please send us an email to request Tuesday only

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 12th, 19th, 26th
December 3rd, 10th, 17th
January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

Team Competitions:

Our PS 10 Brooklyn Gladiator Team will compete at local, City, State & National competitions.

Program Rates:

Wednesday Chess Club & Team: $745 per semester
Tuesday Chess Club & Team: $745 per semester
Wednesday Chess Club & Team + Tuesday Team Practice: $1280 per semester
Optional One-Day Late pick up 5:00 - 6:00 pm: $165 per semester
Optional Two-Day Late pick up 5:00 - 6:00 pm: $330 per semester
If you need a one time late pick-up, please email ps10chess@gmail.com and provide the coach in charge $20 at pick-up.
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.

Support Brooklyn Gladiators Chess:

Donations can be made towards peer scholarships, weekend team coaching expenses, team room expenses, and program development.

Contact Your PS 10 Coaching Team:

Email: ps10chess@gmail.com

Make sure to select a support PS 10 and late pick-up option in order to process the order.