COOPER MOUNTAIN CHESS CLUB

CLUB INFORMATION

The Club meets in the Cooper Mountain Elementary School two times per week (one in the evening, one after school) starting in September 2005.  No club meetings will be held on school closure days.

What: The Chess Club is a group of kids who enjoy playing, and parents who enjoy teaching chess.

Who: For all Cooper Mountain children, from K - 5, of all playing levels, including those who have never played before. Limited numbers of guest members from other schools/grades K-5 in BSD are accepted as long as we have volunteer help.  Instruction is conducted by parent volunteers. We also welcome any and all other parents who would like to help out (especially Moms, to make the female participants feel more comfortable).  Membership will be limited to first 50 applicants.

Where: In the Cooper Mountain School Cafeteria (evenings) and Art Literacy Room (after school). If conflicts arise in the future, we will announce backup sites.

When:            Tuesdays:  After school, from 3:10 pm to 4:10 pm. (Computer Instruction & Free Play)

                        Fridays: Evening, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm (Lessons and Practice)

Month	After School Club Dates (Tuesdays)	Evening Club Dates (Fridays)
September		19 (Opening night), 26
October	7, 14, 21	3, 17
November	4, 11, 18	7, 14, 21
December	2, 9, 16	12, 19
January	6, 13, 20	9, 30, (16, 23 intra-club tournament)
February	3, 10, 17	6, 13, 20, 27
March	3, 10, 17	20
April	7, 14, 21	3, (17, 24 intra-club tournament)
May		1 (End of Year Pot Luck)

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ACCOMPANY YOUR CHILD TO THE MEETING ON EVENINGS.  Unless and until we get school staff participation, the district requires parents to be present on all evening meetings.

Why: To have fun playing chess and improve chess skills. Qualified students will get to represent the school in the regional and state championships in the winter.

How: Formal lessons will be conducted during structured time to cover opening, middle and end game skills, along with exercises to reinforce them.  During open play, kids play each other for fun or for serious play.

How to get there: The club is located at 7670 SW 170th Ave., Beaverton, OR 97007.  Detailed directions and map are given here.

Whom to Contact for more information:

Rustam Kocher 503-356-9308 or Todd Gunter 503-646-8106 or Binh Vu 503-642-1802  or email us.