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HudsonWay Chess Club

In partnership with Growing Minds Chess Academy

Head Coach: Darron McMorris (Growing Minds Chess Academy)
Parent Positions: Emily Kingbeil (President; Parent, Mandarin Grade 2), Nina Chen (Vice President/Treasurer; Mandarin Parent, Grades 5 & 3), Richard Porter (Activity/Tournament Director; Parent; Spanish Grade 1)
Chess Club HWIS Coordinator: Trish Neal

Our chess club offers a safe and fun environment for all students to play chess while enhancing their cognitive thinking and strategy skills in a fun and engaging atmosphere. The club provides players, beginners to advanced, the opportunity to play casually or demonstrate their skills competitively in local and national competitions. Our goal is for all HWIS students to experience the joy and significant social and strategic benefits of learning and playing the game of chess.

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Your contribution will be used toward one or more of the following:

Discounted Enrollment Fees for New & Existing Members
$30.00 for 1 free chess class; or
$60.00 for 2 free chess classes
x 30 students = $900.00-1800.00

Beginner Chess Sets for New Members
$20.00 per set
x 20 sets = $400.00

Team T-Shirts
$25.00 per shirt
x 40 shirts = $1,000.00

Thank you for helping our students checkmate success! Visit the HWIS Chess Club page on the HWISPA-NY website (Google Sign-In required) for more information. Club registration begins in April for each subsequent academic year, but if your student is interested in joining after the enrollment period, please contact [email protected] to assess feasibility.

UPDATE: With the silent auction closed as of February 22nd, please visit the HWISPA-NY Community Fund to make a donation!

Direct donations to HWISPA-NY and contributions to HWISPA-NY made via the live auction and silent auction are not tax-deductible. For more information, please consult with your tax advisors.