Ecole Chess Club & Team:
TEAM RECOGNITION:
New Fall 2024 Program
Program Vision:
From complete beginners to advancing tournament players our goal is that all Ecole players can experience both the joy & significant social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess. Our Ecole 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):
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
Program Rates:
Monday Chess Club & Team: $745 per semester
10% sibling discount available (must register 2 or more children)
Optional Late pick up 5:00 - 6:00 pm: extra $165 per semester
Email ecolechessclub@gmail.com for any one time late pick-up. Provide the $20 fee at pick-up to the coach.
If Payment Plans, Financial assistance needed - email ecolechessclub@gmail.com
*Each Ecole program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.
Monday Chess Club & Team
Fall Monday 2024: September 16th - January 27th
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
September 16th, 23rd, 30th
October 7th, 21st, 28th
November 4th, 18th, 25th
December 2nd, 9th, 16th
January 6th, 13th, 27th
Players will meet directly after-school for a light snack and class groupings. Lessons and play will take place in classrooms onsite at Ecole. Pickup will occur at 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.
Ecole 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.
Program leadership will ensure a single thread of Ecole 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.
*Each Ecole program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.
Team Competitions:
Our Ecole Team will compete at Local, City, State & National competitions.