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State Tournament photos are here Posted Monday, June 14, 2010 by Webmaster
As always, tournaments photos are linked from the results page for that tournament.

REGISTER FOR SUMMER CHESS CAMP Posted Saturday, May 1, 2010 by Lorene
SUMMER CHESS CAMP - Each session lasts four days from Monday through Thursday from June 28TH through August 19TH, from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Campers may register for as many sessions as they want as long as there are slots available. Located at the St. Louis Park Recreation Center on 3700 Monterey Dr in St Louis Park.

Professional (Licensed) teachers who know children and how to teach them, plus two CHESS MASTERS. Chess instruction tailored to the student's individual needs. Five levels of instruction (beginning, advanced beginners, intermediate, advanced and super advanced) each under the direction of a separate teacher. NEW CAMPERS will be tested for placement in lesson groups.

A wide variety of optional activities in addition to chess instruction and merit point tournament, including swimming, tubing, field ball, soccer, fishing, roller and ice skating, bowling, sign language, and role playing games. Lunch is provided each day. Two overnights on week 2 and week 6.

For additional information check CHESS CAMP on the left hand sign of the screen and watch a chess camp video or call: 763-593-1168.

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Congratulations to the School Chess Association 2010 Statewide Champions
Andrew Titus
Primary Statewide Champion
Samarth Chakrasali
Elementary Statewide Champion
Thank you and congratulations to our 2010
Coaches of the Year
More here
Michael Klein
Igor Rybakov

 

Common misconceptions about scholastic chess Check it out

Why teach chess to children?? Click here to find out.

Parents -- check out this chess primer by the U.S. Chess Center

Wanted: Chess Coaches
There are many schools that need either a chess coach or someone with chess knowledge. If you are in Junior/Senior High School you may qualify as a chess assistant. Most chess clubs are after school, but some are before school or in the evening. If you are interested, please call 763-593-1168 or write to:

School Chess Association
5901 Laurel Ave Apt 134
Golden Valley, MN 55416-1070

Chess Clubs
Does your school have a chess club? If not, contact the School Chess Association.
We may be able to help your school start a club!!
Email Lorene or call 763-593-1168.

The School Chess Association is dedicated to providing chess activities for students in Kindergarten through Grade 12.

In support of our mission, the SCA provides the following services:

  • Run chess tournaments
  • Provide chess camps
  • Develop chess clubs
  • Promote instruction
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The SCA is dedicated to providing the best programs for all participants.  The SCA runs only non-elimination tournaments.  We believe that all students should have the greatest opportunity to play chess and that no one should be eliminated from a tournament.

This web site is devoted to providing information about the SCA and other chess activities.

For more information, e-mail Lorene Lampert or call us at (763)-593-1168

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