FMMS Chess Club 2013-14 This chess club is open to Fort Mill Middle School students (6th 8th)

) serious about learning, playing (recreationally or competitively) or developing their skills in chess. Chess club will meet each Monday beginning September 9 from 3:33-4:30. Registration is open through the end of September, although new chess students may join throughout the year based on availability. Each session will be part chess instruction and part chess playing time. The fee for participating in chess club is $50 for the year ($25 for each additional student in the same family), to help defray the costs of chess workbook sheets and instruction with a Grand Chess Master. This donation may be split into two payments by Monday, September 23 and by Monday January 13th. Transportation is not available for students. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to pick up the children at the end of each session, no later than 4:30 PM. Please keep in mind that there will be no adult supervision after 4:30 PM! IMPORTANT! FORM REQUIRED at the first chess club meeting! Questions? Please contact our teacher sponsor at school 803-547-5553 or via email: Naomi Elkin (elkinn@fort-mill.k12.sc.us) Matthew Noble, Grand Chess Master (mnoble65@msn.com)

Fort Mill Middle School Chess Club 2013-14 REGISTRATION FORM

Please answer the following questions as completely as possible. The questions are wide-ranging, but we need to know how to best encourage, support and challenge your child! 1) Does your child know the basics to chess? Circle all that apply. Game pieces by name Board set-up How pieces move

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Does your child play chess at home? Yes No If yes, with whom? Circle all that apply. Parents Siblings Friends Computer
Has your child ever played in a tournament before? Yes No If Yes, USCF Rating: _____

Other:________________

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Would our child be interested in playing in a scholastic tournament? Yes No Would you be interested in volunteering with a tournament at our school? Yes No Please initial here to confirm acknowledgements of transportation and pick-up requirements.

Childs Name: ____________________________ Parents Names: ______________________________________________ Home Phone: (_____) _____________________ Addl Phone: (_____) _____________________ Parents Email(s): Print clearly ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ PLEASE RETURN THIS COMPLETED FORM TO NAOMI ELKIN AT THE FIRST CHESS CLUB MEETING!