Chess Club - Class Registration v3.0 - Waconia Public Schools MN

Chess Club

#: W-328 ID: Gr. 6-12 Section:

Description:

Chess Club Grades K-12
Whether you have never played chess and want to learn the basics or it you have played some and want to improve your skills, Waconia Chess Club is a fun, learning experience. Research shows that kids who play chess often see increases in scholastic performance, especially in math and reading. Best of all, kids love it! Students will learn: value of pieces, the difference between check, check mate, and stalemate; basic checkmate patterns, opening principles and general strategic concepts. There will be instruction given, but also open play time where kids can try out their own strategies - plus a tournament with trophies and medals. Chess sets will be provided; kids do not need to bring their own. Pat has been teaching chess for 2 decades, including 17 in Waconia, was voted SCA chess coach of the year and coached Eden Prairie High School to the Minnesota State Scholastic Championship.

Thur, April 3-May 15
6:30pm-7:45pm
W-327 K-5th
W-328 6-12th
$70
Pat LaVone
Min 16 / Max 30
Waconia Middle School Media Center
Register by March 27

Age Req:

Grades 6-12

Day(s):

Time:

6:30 PM

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Cost:

$70.00

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Dates & Times:

4/3/2025 6:30PM - 7:45PM