PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENTERED YOUR CHILD'S INFORMATION BY GOING TO: http://chessandmusic.com/applications/ OR WE WILL NOT KNOW WHO THIS PAYMENT IS FOR
This November local super star Ben Rood will be representing the United States in the World Youth Chess Championship to be held in Caldas Novas, Brazil. Seven year old Ben would like to have his family there to support him as he battles the best eight year olds in the world for the title. All proceeds from this tournament will go directly to help send the Roods to Brazil. Remember to bring cash as there will be a raffle for exciting chess prizes after the tournament.
COLLINS CHESS PROGRAM
February 7th through June 5th
The Collins Chess Program is brought to you by the Torres Chess and Music Academy, a non-profit organization.
Dear Collins Chess Parents,
Our first semester of chess has come to a close. I sincerely hope that your children have enjoyed learning chess with The Torres Chess and Music Academy coaching staff. The TCAMA staff at Collins includes the finest chess teachers I know and the curriculum taught to your children produces more State Championship teams than any other in California. Collins Elementary School is quickly becoming known for producing the greatest chess talents in the South Bay. In order to maintain our progress, it is vital that your children not only continue in our chess program but also attend important chess tournaments in the area. Below is a calendar to help you organize your child’s schedule to include these chess tournaments. During the next few weeks I will be bringing applications for these events to chess club. As Always, more information can be found on www.ChessandMusic.com Also, feel free to send me an email as I am always glad to answer your questions.
Yours in Chess,
Chris Torres
chesslessons@aol.com
March 3,4 U.S. Junior Congress Burlingame, California
April 20-22 Cal Chess State Championships Santa Clara, California
The Collins chess program meets every Tuesday from 2:15 until 3:30, beginning February 7, 2012.
For more information on the Torres Chess and Music Academy or to apply online, please visit chessandmusic.com. Scholarships Available!
The chess program will be offered every Tuesday that school’s in regular session. The tuition for this program is $208 for the semester. The last day of the Chess Club will be June 5, 2012.
Checks should be made payable to The TCAMA. Fees for this chess program are nonrefundable after the second meeting. No refund will be given for unscheduled student absences.
There will be no class on: 2/21, and 4/17.
PLEASE KEEP THESE DATES FOR YOUR RECORDS!!
January 19th through May 25th
The LACS Chess Program is brought to you by the Torres Chess and Music Academy, a non-profit organization.
Whether your child plays chess, or wants to start -- come learn, play games, have fun and help us continue to build a great chess club. This year Chris Torres, coach of the 2009 K-6 National Champions, will be returning to the LACS Chess Club. No matter what level of play your child enjoys, the LACS chess club will provide the appropriate level of instruction.
The LACS chess program meets every Wednesday from 2:00 until 3:15, beginning January 19, 2011.
Students will be broken into groups based on their relative skill at the game of chess. Class begins with a general meeting where children are briefed on any chess club news, offered information on upcoming chess events, and informed of their new point sheet standings. At the conclusion of the meeting, children are broken into their skill level defined groups and take part in a "hands on" chess lesson that lasts approximately 20-30 minutes. Once this lesson has completed, children will take part in a club tournament, which is played to rated tournament standards. This means children will play silently, use chess clocks and notate games. If time remains at the conclusion of their games, children will analyze their games quietly in peer groups until clean up time. Points will be awarded to children for attendance, performance in their games, extra credit homework, and attending tournaments. All homework will be voluntary and count toward extra credit points.
For lists of tournaments please visit siliconvalleychess.com. For more information on the Torres Chess and Music Academy or to apply online, please visit chessandmusic.com. Scholarships Available!
The chess program will be offered every Wednesday that school is in regular session. The tuition for this program is $208 for the second semester. The last day of the Chess Club will be May 25, 2011.
Checks should be made payable to The TCAMA. Fees for this chess program are nonrefundable after the second meeting. No refund will be given for unscheduled student absences.
There will be no class on: 2/23, and 4/27.
PLEASE KEEP THESE DATES FOR YOUR RECORDS!!
Please make the checks out to TCAMA Inc. and Mail them to:
The Torres Chess and Music Academy
16691 Colonial Trail, Lathrop, CA 95330
IF YOU HAVE ATTENDED ANY OF THE PREVIOUS WEEKS IN THIS YEARS CAMP, THE PRICE OF THE CAMP IS $145 FOR WEEKS 3 OR 4 ONLY IF YOU HAVE ATTEND WEEKS 1, 2 OR 3.
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IF YOU HAVE NOT ATTENDED ANY OF THIS YEARS CAMP, THE PRICE OF THE CAMP IS $139 FOR WEEK 2 ONLY. YOU MAY USE THE DISCOUNTED PRICE WHEN ENROLLING FOR MULTIPLE WEEKS.
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IF YOU HAVE ATTENDED ANY OF THE PREVIOUS WEEKS IN THIS YEARS CAMP, THE PRICE OF THE CAMP IS $105 FOR WEEK 4 ONLY IF YOU HAVE ATTEND WEEKS 1, 2 AND 3.
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MUIR CHESS PROGRAM
September 16th through June 8th
The John Muir Chess Program is brought to you by the Torres Chess and Music Academy, a non-profit organization.
Whether your child plays chess, or wants to start -- come learn, play games, have fun and help us continue to build a great chess club. This year Chris Torres, coach of the 2009 K-6 National Champions, will be returning to the Muir Chess Club. No matter what level of play your child enjoys, the Muir chess club will provide the appropriate level of instruction.
The Muir chess program meets every Friday (34 classes) 3:15 until 4:30, beginning September 16, 2011.
Students will be broken into groups based on their relative skill at the game of chess. Class begins with a general meeting where children are briefed on any chess club news, offered information on upcoming chess events, and informed of their new point sheet standings. At the conclusion of the meeting, children are broken into their skill level defined groups and take part in a "hands on" chess lesson that lasts approximately 20-30 minutes. Once this lesson has completed, children will take part in a club tournament, which is played to rated tournament standards. This means children will play silently, use chess clocks and notate games. If time remains at the conclusion of their games, children will analyze their games quietly in peer groups until clean up time. Points will be awarded to children for attendance, performance in their games, extra credit homework, and attending tournaments. All homework will be voluntary and count toward extra credit points.
For lists of tournaments please visit siliconvalleychess.com. For more information on the Torres Chess and Music Academy or to apply online, please visit chessandmusic.com. Scholarships Available!
The chess program will be offered every Friday that school’s in regular session. The tuition for this program is $221 for the first semester or $416 for the entire year. The last day of the Chess Club will be June 8, 2012.
Checks should be made payable to The TCAMA. Fees for this chess program are nonrefundable after the second meeting. No refund will be given for unscheduled student absences.
There will be no class on 11/11, 11/18, 12/23, 12/30, 2/24, and 4/24.
The second semester will begin on February 3, 2012.
PLEASE KEEP THESE DATES FOR YOUR RECORDS!!
MUIR CHESS PROGRAM
September 16th through June 8th
The John Muir Chess Program is brought to you by the Torres Chess and Music Academy, a non-profit organization.
Whether your child plays chess, or wants to start -- come learn, play games, have fun and help us continue to build a great chess club. This year Chris Torres, coach of the 2009 K-6 National Champions, will be returning to the Muir Chess Club. No matter what level of play your child enjoys, the Muir chess club will provide the appropriate level of instruction.
The Muir chess program meets every Friday (34 classes) 3:15 until 4:30, beginning September 16, 2011.
Students will be broken into groups based on their relative skill at the game of chess. Class begins with a general meeting where children are briefed on any chess club news, offered information on upcoming chess events, and informed of their new point sheet standings. At the conclusion of the meeting, children are broken into their skill level defined groups and take part in a "hands on" chess lesson that lasts approximately 20-30 minutes. Once this lesson has completed, children will take part in a club tournament, which is played to rated tournament standards. This means children will play silently, use chess clocks and notate games. If time remains at the conclusion of their games, children will analyze their games quietly in peer groups until clean up time. Points will be awarded to children for attendance, performance in their games, extra credit homework, and attending tournaments. All homework will be voluntary and count toward extra credit points.
For lists of tournaments please visit siliconvalleychess.com. For more information on the Torres Chess and Music Academy or to apply online, please visit chessandmusic.com. Scholarships Available!
The chess program will be offered every Friday that school’s in regular session. The tuition for this program is $221 for the first semester or $416 for the entire year. The last day of the Chess Club will be June 8, 2012.
Checks should be made payable to The TCAMA. Fees for this chess program are nonrefundable after the second meeting. No refund will be given for unscheduled student absences.
There will be no class on 11/11, 11/18, 12/23, 12/30, 2/24, and 4/24.
The second semester will begin on February 3, 2012.
PLEASE KEEP THESE DATES FOR YOUR RECORDS!!
PIONEER CHESS PROGRAM
October 3rd through June 4th
The Pioneer Chess Program is brought to you by the Torres Chess and Music Academy, a non-profit organization.
Whether your child plays chess, or wants to start -- come learn, play games, have fun and help us continue to build a great chess club. This year Chris Torres, coach of the 2009 K-6 National Champions, will be teaching the Pioneer Chess Club. No matter what level of play your child enjoys, the Pioneer chess club will provide the appropriate level of instruction.
The Pioneer chess program meets every Monday from 2:05 until 3:20, beginning October 3, 2011.
Students will be broken into groups based on their relative skill at the game of chess. Class begins with a general meeting where children are briefed on any chess club news, offered information on upcoming chess events, and informed of their new point sheet standings. At the conclusion of the meeting, children are broken into their skill level defined groups and take part in a "hands on" chess lesson that lasts approximately 20-30 minutes. Once this lesson has completed, children will take part in a club tournament, which is played to rated tournament standards. This means children will play silently, use chess clocks and notate games. If time remains at the conclusion of their games, children will analyze their games quietly in peer groups until clean up time. Points will be awarded to children for attendance, performance in their games, extra credit homework, and attending tournaments. All homework will be voluntary and count toward extra credit points.
For lists of tournaments please visit chessandmusic.com.
For more information on the Torres Chess and Music Academy or to apply online, please visit chessandmusic.com. Scholarships Available!
The chess program will be offered every Monday that school’s in regular session. The tuition for this program is $150 for the first semester or $280 for the entire year. The last day of the Chess Club will be June 4, 2012.
Checks should be made payable to The TCAMA. Fees for this chess program are nonrefundable after the second meeting. No refund will be given for unscheduled student absences.
There will be no class on: 11/21, 12/19, 12/26, 4/2, and 5/28.
The second semester will begin on February 13, 2012.
PLEASE KEEP THESE DATES FOR YOUR RECORDS!!
PIONEER CHESS PROGRAM
October 3rd through June 4th
The Pioneer Chess Program is brought to you by the Torres Chess and Music Academy, a non-profit organization.
Whether your child plays chess, or wants to start -- come learn, play games, have fun and help us continue to build a great chess club. This year Chris Torres, coach of the 2009 K-6 National Champions, will be teaching the Pioneer Chess Club. No matter what level of play your child enjoys, the Pioneer chess club will provide the appropriate level of instruction.
The Pioneer chess program meets every Monday from 2:05 until 3:20, beginning October 3, 2011.
Students will be broken into groups based on their relative skill at the game of chess. Class begins with a general meeting where children are briefed on any chess club news, offered information on upcoming chess events, and informed of their new point sheet standings. At the conclusion of the meeting, children are broken into their skill level defined groups and take part in a "hands on" chess lesson that lasts approximately 20-30 minutes. Once this lesson has completed, children will take part in a club tournament, which is played to rated tournament standards. This means children will play silently, use chess clocks and notate games. If time remains at the conclusion of their games, children will analyze their games quietly in peer groups until clean up time. Points will be awarded to children for attendance, performance in their games, extra credit homework, and attending tournaments. All homework will be voluntary and count toward extra credit points.
For lists of tournaments please visit chessandmusic.com.
For more information on the Torres Chess and Music Academy or to apply online, please visit chessandmusic.com. Scholarships Available!
The chess program will be offered every Monday that school’s in regular session. The tuition for this program is $150 for the first semester or $280 for the entire year. The last day of the Chess Club will be June 4, 2012.
Checks should be made payable to The TCAMA. Fees for this chess program are nonrefundable after the second meeting. No refund will be given for unscheduled student absences.
There will be no class on: 11/21, 12/19, 12/26, 4/2, and 5/28.
The second semester will begin on February 13, 2012.
PLEASE KEEP THESE DATES FOR YOUR RECORDS!!
This November local super star Ben Rood will be representing the United States in the World Youth Chess Championship to be held in Caldas Novas, Brazil. Seven year old Ben would like to have his family there to support him as he battles the best eight year olds in the world for the title. All proceeds from this tournament will go directly to help send the Roods to Brazil. Remember to bring cash as there will be a raffle for exciting chess prizes after the tournament.
Torres Chess and Music Academy, Inc. Presents:
SEND BEN ROOD TO BRAZIL!
At the Contra Costa Jewish Day School – 3836 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, 94549
Sunday, August 28th, 2011
This November local super star Ben Rood will be representing the United States in the World Youth Chess Championship to be held in Caldas Novas, Brazil. Seven year old Ben would like to have his family there to support him as he battles the best eight year olds in the world for the title. All proceeds from this tournament will go directly to help send the Roods to Brazil. Remember to bring cash as there will be a raffle for exciting chess prizes after the tournament.
Where: The Contra Costa Jewish Day School in Lafayette
When: 2:30pm – 5:30pm
What: Scholastic (K-12) 3 Round Quad - G/30
Cost: $25 to help send Ben to Brazil. Raffle tickets are $5 each for the first 4 or 5 for $20
Trophies are awarded to top player(s) in each quad. All other players will receive medals.
USCF Rated Quad Format: All players must be USCF members, and understand USCF tournament rules.
To register for USCF pay an additional $16 for age 12 & under; $19 for age 15 and under; $25 for 16 to 24.
3 round Quad Format - Everyone plays 3 games against players in their quad. Quads are formed by making groups of four by rating. All sections will be Game in 30 min (each player). Sets and boards provided. Clocks will be provided, but players are encouraged to bring their own.
Round Times: Check In begins at 1:45 PM. There will be no late registration.
R 1 @ 2:30pm * R 2 @ 3:30pm * R 3 @ 4:30 pm *
Trophies and medals awarded at the conclusion of each quad
Entry Fees: $25 Make check payable to: TCAMA or APPLY ONLINE at www.chessandmusic.com
Information: Contact Chris Torres at Chesslessons@aol.com.
REGISTER EARLY AS SPACE MAY BE LIMITED. THERE WILL BE NO LATE REGISTRATION. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MIDNIGHT AUGUST 27TH, 2011.
Regular Scholastic Membership - (Age 12 and Under)
Includes online access to Chess Life for Kids, the right to earn a chess rating in the official national rating system. Regular Scholastic members must be 13 years old or under at expiration, whether paying for one year or multiple years.
IF YOU ARE 16 OR OLDER OLEASE GO TO: https://secure.uschess.org/webstore/member.php?wkmemtp=R1 TO COLMPLETE YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Includes online access to Chess Life for Kids, the right to earn a chess rating in the official national rating system. Regular Scholastic members must be 15 years old or under at expiration, whether paying for one year or multiple years.
IF YOU ARE 16 OR OLDER OLEASE GO TO: https://secure.uschess.org/webstore/member.php?wkmemtp=R1 TO COLMPLETE YOUR MEMBERSHIP
