PS 889 Chess Club & Team

Welcome to the PS 889 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 889 players can experience both the joy & significant social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess. Our PS 889 Team will prepare for local, City, State & National Competitions.

Players are matched 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):

• Kings: 400+ USCF

• Queens: U400 USCF players with an eye towards competition

• Knights: Social developmental play

• Pawns: K-1, introductory coaching & play

* Each PS 889 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.

Wednesday Chess Club & Team

Fall Wednesday 2024: September 18th - January 29th

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

• September 18th, 25th

• October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

• November 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

• December 4th, 11th, 18th

• January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th

Prorated Enrollment Codes Available

Email ps889chess@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 889. 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 889 will have a weekly opening meeting, where past weeks success is recognized, the upcoming events are emphasized and expectations and team spirit is reinforced.

PS 889 Team Competitions:

Our PS 889 Team will compete at local, City, State & National competitions.

Program Rates: $745 per semester

• 10% sibling discount available

• Financial assistance available - email ps889chess@gmail.com

* Each PS 889 program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.

Support PS 889 Chess:

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

Contact Your PS 889 Coaching Team:

Email: ps889chess@gmail.com

Make sure to select a support PS 889 and late pick-up option in order to process the order.