PS 527 Chess Club & Team

Welcome to the PS 527 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 527 players can experience both the joy & significant social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess. Our PS 527 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).

ICN CLASS GROUPINGS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON PROGRAM ENROLLMENT):

Advanced coaching & tournament play
Intermediate coaching & social and tournament style developmental play
Introductory coaching & social developmental play

* Each PS 527 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.

Tuesday Chess Club & Team

Spring Tuesday 2025: February 4th - June 10th

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

February 4th, 11th, 25th
March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
April 1st, 8th, 22nd, 29th
May 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
June 3rd, 10th

Fall Tuesday 2024: September 17th - January 28th

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

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

Thursday Chess Club & Team

Spring Thursday 2025: February 6th - June 12th

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

February 6th, 13th, 27th
March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
April 3rd, 10th, 24th
May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
June 5th, 12th

Fall Thursday 2024: September 19th - January 30th

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

December 5th, 12th, 19th
January 2nd, 9th , 16th, 23rd, 30th

Prorated Enrollment Codes Available

Email ps527chess@gmail.com for Prorated Codes.

Players will meet in the cafeteria directly after-school where they will have a light snack. Training and play will take place in classrooms onsite at PS 527. Pickup will occur at 5 PM in the lobby.

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 527 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.

PS 527 Team Competitions:

Our PS 527 Team will compete at local, City, State & National competitions.

Program Rates:

Tuesday Chess Club & Team: $745 per semester
Thursday Chess Club & Team: $745 per semester
Tuesday Chess Club & Team + Thursday 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
10% sibling discount available

Financial assistance available - email ps527chess@gmail.com

* Each PS 527 program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.

Support PS 527 Chess:

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

Contact Your PS 527 Coaching Team:

Email: ps527chess@gmail.com

Make sure to select a support PS 527 and late pick-up option in order to process the order.