Friday, February 8, 2013

President's Day Chess Camp

Monday, February 18
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Raindrop Turkish House 
5681 Quince Road


Shelby County Chess invites you to join us for our next camp, this President's Day on Feb. 18! The coaches for this camp are Sam Brownlow and Korey Kormick. Players of all skill levels are welcome - everyone from beginners to aficionados!

REGISTRATION 

To ensure that each student receives individual attention from both teachers, space is limited to 20 campers. You can reserve your child's spot today by registering below via PayPal.

Camp Registration:
Student's Name(s):

THE SCHEDULE

*9-9:30 Freeplay: an informal tournament, offering all the campers a chance to warm up and get to know each other.
*9:30-10:15 Opening Instruction: advanced students will learn the Sicilian
Najdorf, while our beginner students are coached on opening basics and general strategy.
*10:15-11 Opening Tournament: students will have a chance to gain hands on experience with their opening lesson as they battle it out in a tournament.
*11-12 Middlegame Instruction: lessons will be mostly puzzle-based, which teach a player how to look for tactical opportunities and "see the board".
*12-1 Lunch Break: Pizza and drink are available for purchase on-site. You are free to take a break from chess, relax your mind, and enjoy the company of fellow campers. Students may play handheld videogames during this hour, play casual chess, or enjoy other board games supplied by us.
*1-2 Endgame Instruction: students will be taught everything from basic to advanced mating strategies and other winning combinations.
*2-4 Individual Tournament: may the best player win!

MISCELLANEOUS

*Students are free to bring a sack lunch or purchase pizza and drink on-site.
*As always, Before/After care can be provided on an as-needed basis for those parents who can't make the 9 a.m. start or 4 p.m. pickup. Just contact us ahead of time and we will work something out.
*Students may bring handheld videogames to play during the lunch break, although playing chess is highly encouraged :-) But in many cases it may help him/her unwind from deep chess thinking, so it is allowed during this hour ONLY. Other activities will also be provided by the camp.
*If you have any questions, please contact Sam Brownlow at 901.487.4279

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