PS 230 Chess Club & Team:
TEAM RECOGNITION:
Top 10 City Championships
Program Vision:
From complete beginners to advancing tournament players our goal is that all PS 230 players can experience both the joy & significant social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess. Our PS 230 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):
Kings: 400+ USCF
Queens: U400 USCF with an eye towards competition
Knights: Social developmental play
Pawns: K-1, introductory coaching & play
Program Rates:
Please note, starting August 1st, Fall Semester price will be $745
Thursday Chess Club & Team: $695 per semester
Optional Late pick up 5:00 - 6:00 pm: $165 per semester
For any one time late pick-up, please email ps230chess@gmail.com and provide $20 at pick-up.
10% sibling discount available
Financial assistance available, email ps230chess@gmail.com
*Each PS 230 program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.
Thursday Chess Club & Team
Fall Thursday 2024: September 20th - January 31st
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
September 19th, 26th
October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
November 7, 14th, 21st
December 5th, 12th, 19th
January 2nd, 9th , 16th, 23rd, 30th
Spring Friday 2024 Chess Club & Team:
February 2nd - June 14th
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
June 14th
K-1st graders are escorted to the Upper Building. Players will meet in the auditorium directly after-school. Training, play and a light snack will take place in classrooms onsite at PS 230. Pickup will occur at 5 PM outside.
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 230 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 230 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 PS 230 program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.
Team Competitions:
Our PS 230 Team will compete at local, City, State & National competitions.