PS 290 Chess Club & Team:
TEAM RECOGNITION:
New Fall Program
Program Vision:
From complete beginners to advancing tournament players our goal is that all PS 290 players can experience both the joy & significant social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess. Our PS 290 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):
Rooks: 400+ USCF
Bishops: U400 USCF & players with an eye towards competition
Knights: Advancing Tournament players
Pawns: K-1, introductory coaching & play
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
Players are picked up from the cafeteria, directly after-school. Training and play will take place in classrooms onsite at PS 290. Chess dismissal is at 4:30 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 290 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.
* Each PS 290 program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.
Team Competitions:
Our PS 290 Team will compete at Local, City, State & National competitions.