Purpose:
Bracknell Chess Club for Family and Children will provide an experience of playing chess for families and children that is fun, educational and competitive.
Objectives:
- To create a safe, warm and welcoming chess club for family and children members of any playing ability.
- To provide training that teaches the moves and rules of the game and/or improves the chess playing ability of family and children members.
- To organise competition and other activities within the club that help develop the chess skills of family and children members.
- To organise local tournaments and matches against other clubs.
Venue and Time:
The club will meet at the Hanworth Community Centre (RG12 7WX) on Thursday 6.15 pm – 7.15 pm from 03rd September 2026 until 08th July 2027 (see location & schedule page for all dates)
Fee:
The fee for families and children will be £30 per family. A family is any persons from the same household. A junior is any person under the age of 18 years. All juniors must be accompanied by a known adult at the club. The joining fee must be paid before or after a first visit to the club. All adults attending the club must notify the club that they have read the safeguarding policy statement below and will abide by the instructions given therein.
Training:
Training will be delivered by an ECF approved chess tutor Jon Lloyd , and includes monthly ‘improver’ training 7.00 – 8.00 pm and free entry to LCC and EJCOA tournaments (5 planned). Jon holds an enhanced DBS certificates and relevant Safeguarding qualifications
Contact infobracknellchessclub@btinternet.com for further information.