PS 217

Welcome to the PS 217 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 PS 217 players can experience both the joy & significant social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess. Our PS 217 Team will prepare for Local, City, State & National Competitions.

Our in-person programming will match 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 National competitors).

ICN class groupings (subject to change based on program enrollment):

• Bishops: USCF rated players with an eye towards competition

• Knights: Advancing tournament players with social developmental play

• Pawns: K-1, introductory coaching & play

*Each PS 217 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.

Friday Chess Club & Team Practice:

Spring Friday 2025: February 7th - June 13th

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

• February 7th, 14th, 28th

• March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

• April 4th, 11th, 25th

• May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

• June 13th

Fall Friday 2024: September 20th - January 31st

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

• December 6th, 13th, 20th

• January 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st

Prorated Enrollment Codes Available

Email ps217chess@gmail.com for Prorated Codes.

Players meet in the library directly after-school where they receive a light snack and have a team meeting. Instruction and play will occur in PS 217 classes onsite. Pick-up will occur at 5:00 PM directly in front of the school.

Lateral classroom movements will occur, as we experiment with class grouping and activities to identify the optimal training opportunities for our players. Also players may be promoted throughout the season as coaches feel fit.

PS 217 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 217 team spirit and standards in each class. Coaches will get to know each kid in the program and be able to speak on each ones strengths and weaknesses as their relationship with the program evolves over time.

Each groups coaches will also track and monitor both their USCF and chesskid ratings week over week, helping to guide and motivate them along the way.

Program leaders will also work to guide the coaches; the expectation is that each class will be progressive and coaches will provide a productive session, each and every week.

Team Competitions:

Our PS 217 team will compete at local, City, State & National competitions.

Program Rates: $745 per semester

• Optional Late pick up 5:00 - 5:30 pm: $165 per semester

• If you need a one time late pick-up, please email ps217chess@gmail.com and provide $20 at pick-up.

• 10% sibling discount available

Financial assistance available: email ps217chess@gmail.com

*Each PS 217 program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.

Support PS 217 Chess:

Donations can be made towards additional weekend team coaching, nationals coaching and team room expenses.

Contact Your PS 217 Coaching Team:

Email: ps217chess@gmail.com

Make sure to select a program and support PS 217 option in order to process the order.