PS 124 Chess Club & Team

Welcome to the PS 124 Chess Club & Team. Registration for Chess Club & Team is now open!

Program Vision:

From complete beginners to advancing tournament players our goal is that all PS 124 players can experience both the joy & significant social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess. Our PS 124 Team will prepare for local, City, State & National Competitions.

Our in-person programming will match players 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):

• Queens: 600+ USCF

• Rooks: U600 USCF players with an eye towards competition

• Bishops: U600 USCF Advancing Tournament players

• Knights: U300 USCF & Social developmental play

• Pawns: K-1, introductory coaching & play

PS 124 Chess Club & Team Practice

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

Fall Tuesday 2024: September 17th - January 28th

秋学期 9月2024 到 1月2025

• September 17th, 24th

• October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th

• November 12th, 19th, 26th

• December 3rd, 10th, 17th

• January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

Spring Tuesday 2025: February - June

春学期 2月2025 到 6月2025

• February

• March

• April

• May

• June

Email ps124chess@gmail.com for Prorated Codes to join Spring remaining dates.

During regular school dismissal, Grades K - 1 are picked up directly from classrooms by coaches. Grades 2-5 players meet in room 251 directly after-school for a light snack and class groupings. Lessons, training and practice play will take place in classrooms onsite PS 124. Chess Pickup is 5:00 PM outside the main entrance.

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 124 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 PS 124 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 PS 124 Team will compete at local, City, State & National competitions.

Program Rates: $745 per semester

• Tuesday Chess Club & Team: $745 per semester

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

• Email ps124chess@gmail.com for any one time late pick-up. Provide the $20 fee to the coach at pickup.

• 10% sibling discount (must register 2 or more children 需要报名两个孩子)

• Payment Plans, Financial assistance 提供奖学⾦: email ps124chess@gmail.com

* Each PS 124 program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.

Support PS 124 Chess:

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

Contact Your PS 124 Coaching Team:

Email: ps124chess@gmail.com

Make sure to select a program option and a support PS 124 option in order to process the order.