St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's Chess Club & Team

Welcome to the St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's Chess Club & Team Registration for Chess Club & Team is now open!

Program Vision:

From complete beginners to advancing tournament players our goal is that allSt. Hilda's & St. Hugh's players can experience both the joy & significant social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess. Our St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's 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):

• Kings: 1000+ USCF

• Queens: 600+ USCF

• Rooks: U600 USCF players with an eye towards competition

• Bishops: U600 USCF Advancing Tournament players

• Knights: Social developmental play

• Pawns: K-1, introductory coaching & play

St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's Chess Club & Team Practice

Fall Monday 2026: September 21st - January 25th
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)

• September 21st, 28th

• October 5th, 19th, 26th

• November 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

• December 7th, 14th, 21st

• January 4th, 11th, 25th

Players will meet in the gym directly after-school. From there they will have a light snack in the cafeteria. Training and play will take place in classrooms onsite at St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's. Pickup will occur at 5 PM in the gymnasium.

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.

St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's 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 St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's 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 St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's Team will compete at local, City, State & National competitions.

Program Rates:

• Monday Chess Club & Team: $795 per semester

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

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

10% sibling discount available

Financial assistance available: email shshchessclub@gmail.com

* Each St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership..

Support St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's Chess:

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

Contact Your St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's Coaching Team:

Email: shshchessclub@gmail.com

Make sure to select a support St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's and late pick-up option in order to process the order.