PS 217 Chess Club & Team:
TEAM RECOGNITION:
2023 New york state championship participants
Program Vision:
From complete beginners to advancing tournament players, our goal is that all PS 217 players can experience both the joy & significant social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess. Our PS 217 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 National competitors).
ICN class groupings (subject to change based on program enrollment):
Bishops: USCF rated players with an eye towards competition
Knights: Advancing tournament players with social developmental play
Pawns: K-1, introductory coaching & play
Program Rates:
Friday Chess Club & Team: $695 per semester
Optional Late pick up 5:00 - 5:30 pm: $83 per semester
If you need a one time late pick-up, please email ps217chess@gmail.com and provide $20 at pick-up.
10% sibling discount, use code: sibling
Financial assistance available: email ps217chess@gmail.com
*Each PS 217 program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.
Friday Chess Club & Team Practice:
Spring Friday 2024: February 2nd - June 14th
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
February 2nd, 9th, 16th
March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
April 5th, 12th, 19th
May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
June 14th
Players meet in the auditorium directly after-school where they receive a light snack and have a team meeting. Instruction and play will occur in PS 217 classes onsite. Pick-up will occur at 5:00 PM directly in front of the school.
Lateral classroom movements will occur, as we experiment with class grouping and activities to identify the optimal training opportunities for our players. Also players may be promoted throughout the season as coaches feel fit.
PS 217 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 217 team spirit and standards in each class. Coaches will get to know each kid in the program and be able to speak on each ones strengths and weaknesses as their relationship with the program evolves over time.
Each groups coaches will also track and monitor both their USCF and chesskid ratings week over week, helping to guide and motivate them along the way.
Program leaders will also work to guide the coaches; the expectation is that each class will be progressive and coaches will provide a productive session, each and every week.
*Each PS 217 program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.
Team Competitions:
Our PS 217 Chess Team will compete at Local, City, State & National competitions.
Contact Your PS 217 Coaching Team:
Email: ps217chess@gmail.com