PS 39 Chess Club & Team:
TEAM RECOGNITION:
New Fall Program
Program Vision:
From complete beginners to advancing tournament players our goal is that all PS 39 players can experience both the joy & significant social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess. Our PS 39 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:
Friday Chess Club & Team: $745 per semester
If there's any scheduling concerns, please contact ps39chess@gmail.com
Optional Late pick up 5:00 - 6:00 pm: $165 per semester
For any one time late pick-up, email ps39chess@gmail.com & at pick-up, provide the coach in charge $20.
10% sibling discount available
Financial assistance available - email ps39chess@gmail.com
*Each PS 39 program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.
Friday Chess Club & Team
Spring Friday 2025: February 7th - June 13th
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
February 7th, 14th, 28th
March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
April 4th, 11th, 25th
May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
June 13th
Fall Friday 2024: September 20th - January 31st
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
December 6th, 13th, 20th
January 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
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 39 classes onsite. Pick-up will occur at 5:00 PM directly in front of the school.
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 39 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 39 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 39 program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.
Team Competitions:
Our PS 39 Team will compete at local, City, State & National competitions.