FMMS CHESS CLUB 2012-2013

The 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 October 15th from 3:30-4:30. Registration is open through the end of October 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, instruction with chess Masters, and entry fees for tournaments. This donation may be split into two payments - 1/2 by Monday, October 29th & 1/2 by Monday, January 14th. FMMS Chess Club T-shirts and tournament sets can be purchased separately. 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 4:30pm! PLEASE KEEP IN MIND that there will be no adult supervision after 4:30 PM! IMPORTANT! FORM REQUIRED at the rst 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) Parent Coordinator: Lori Holcombe 704-201-0273

2012-2013 Registration Form

Questionnaire
Please answer the following questions as completely as possible. The questions are wideranging, 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 2. Does your child play chess at home? Yes No If yes, with whom? Circle all that apply: Parents" Siblings" Friends" Computer Other________________________________ 3. Has your child ever played in a tournament before?" Yes" No If Yes, USCF Rating: ________________________ 4. Would your child be interested in playing in a scholastic tournament? Yes" No

Fort Mill Middle School Chess Club

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________________________________________ _ Parent!s Names: ________________________________________ Home Phone:(______) __ __ __- __ __ __ __ Add!l Phone:(______) __ __ __- __ __ __ __ Parent!s E-mail(s): ________________________________________ ________________________________________ GRADE: _____________ Homeroom Teacher:_________________________ MAILING ADDRESS:_______________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________

Volunteers?
We need volunteers! If you can help, we will have a sign up sheet at the rst meeting or sign up below. ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Please check here to conrm acknowledgement of transportation and pick up requirements.

PLEASE RETURN THIS COMPLETED FORM TO NAOMI ELKIN AT THE FIRST CHESS CLUB MEETING ON OCTOBER 15TH.