PS 889 Chess Club & Team:
TEAM RECOGNITION:
NY State Championship Participants
Program Vision:
From complete beginners to advancing tournament players our goal is that all PS 889 players can experience both the joy & significant social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess. Our PS 889 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
Program Rates:
Wednesday Chess Club & Team: $745 per semester
10% sibling discount available
If there's any scheduling concerns, please contact ps889chess@gmail.com
Optional Late pick up 5:00 - 6:00 pm: $165 per semester
For any one time late pick-up, email ps889chess@gmail.com & at pick-up, provide the coach in charge $20.
Financial assistance available - email ps889chess@gmail.com
*Each PS 889 program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.
Wednesday Chess Club & Team
Spring Wednesday 2025: February 5th - June 11th
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
February 5th, 12th, 26th
March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
April 2nd, 9th, 23rd, 30th
May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
June 4th, 11th
Fall Wednesday 2024: September 18th - January 29th
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
December 4th, 11th, 18th
January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Players will meet in the cafeteria directly after-school for a light snack and class groupings. Lessons and play will take place in classrooms onsite at PS 889. Pickup will occur at 5:00 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 889 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 PS 889 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 889 program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.
Team Competitions:
Our PS 889 Team will compete at Local, City, State & National competitions.