PS 130 Manhattan Friday Chess Club & Team

Welcome to the PS 130M Chess Club & Team. Registration for Chess Club & Team is now open! *Located in at 143 Baxter Street, Manhattan

Program Vision:

From complete beginners to advancing tournament players, our goal is that all PS 130M players can experience both the joy & significant social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess. Our PS 130 Manhattan 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).

Class groupings (subject to change based on program enrollment):

• Kings: 1000+ USCF

• Queens: 800+ USCF

• Rooks: U800 USCF (500-799 USCF) & with an eye towards competition

• Bishops: U500 USCF & advancing Tournament players

• Pawns: K-1 introductory coaching / U300 USCF & social play

* Each PS 130M program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.

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

Friday Chess Club & Team:

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

Fall Friday 2024: September 20th - January 31st

秋学期 9月2024 到 1月2025

• September 20th, 27th

• October 11th, 18th, 25th

• November 8th, 15th, 22nd (no class Nov 1)

• December 6th, 13th, 20th

• January 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st

Spring 2024: February 2nd - June

春学期 2月2025 到 6月2025

• February 7th, 14th, 28th

• March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

• April 4th, 11th, 25th

• May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

• June 13th

During regular school dismissal, all K to 5th Graders meet directly in the Playroom. A light snack, training and practice play will take place on 5th floor classrooms onsite PS 130M. Chess Pickup is 5:00 PM outside the Hester Street yard.

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 130M will have weekly opening meetings, where past week’s success is recognized, upcoming events are emphasized, and expectations and team spirit is reinforced.

PS 130M Team Competitions:

Our PS 130M Team will compete at Local, City, State & National competitions.

Program Rates: $745 per semester

• Friday Chess Club & Team: $745 per semester

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

• Email ps130Mchess@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 ps130Mchess@gmail.com

* Each PS 130M program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.

Support PS 130M Chess:

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

Contact Your PS 130M (Manhattan) Coaching Team:

Email: ps130Mchess@gmail.com

*PS 130M = Located in Manhattan

Make sure to select a program option and a support PS 130M option in order to process the order.