PS 282 Chess Club & Team

Welcome to the PS 282 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 282 players can experience both the joy & significant social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess. Our PS 282 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 282 Chess Club & Team Practice

Spring Monday 2025: February 3rd - June 9th

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

• February 3rd, 10th, 24th

• March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th

• April 7th, 21st, 28th

• May 5th, 12th, 19th

• June 2nd, 9th

Fall Monday 2024: September 16th - January 27th

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

• December 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd

• January 6th, 13th, 27th

Email ps282chess@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 directly after-school for a light snack and class groupings. Lessons, training and practice play will take place in classrooms onsite PS 282 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 282 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 282 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 EPS 282 Team will compete at local, City, State & National competitions.

Program Rates:

** Spring Semester = February to June

• Monday Chess Club & Team: $745 per semester

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

• Email ps282chess@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)

• Payment Plans, Financial assistance: email ps282hess@gmail.com

* Each PS 282 program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.

Support PS 282 Chess:

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

Contact Your PS 282 Coaching Team:

Email: ps282chess@gmail.com

Make sure to select a program option and a support PS 282 option in order to process the order.