PHELPS CHESS CLUB

Interested in chess? Come to learn, learn more & play! Join the Phelps Chess Club!
Chess Club Dates 2013-2014 Afterschool until 3:45 pm On your childs WINGS day. November 18, 19, 20, 21 December 9, 10, 11, 12 January 13, 14, 15, 16 February 10, 11, 12, 13 Phelps Chess Tournament: February 24, 25, 26, 27
Please sign the attached permission slip giving your child permission to stay and participate in Chess Club. Review the rules of chess etiquette below and agree to abide by them. Please pick up your child promptly at 3:45 pm in the car line (unless they attend Primetime).

Phelps Chess Club Etiquette

Like other sports, chess has some basic etiquette which all players are asked to abide by in the spirit of good sportsmanship and civility. These rules are important and include the following: Before a game, players shake hands and greet each other. Talking should be kept to a minimum. Chess is a game of concentration and a quiet atmosphere is necessary. Speak the word (s) check or checkmate so that your opponent can hear you. Always use the touch move rule. Only touch a piece if you intend to move it. To adjust a piece, say adjust. When ending a game, say checkmate, I offer a draw or I resign. Win or lose, shake hands and thank your opponents. Be respectful in victory or defeat. Never do anything to distract your opponent or other chess club members. Stay attentive. Play with civility (i.e. honesty, integrity, etc.) When playing or observing a game that is in progress, never comment, distract. No kibitzing. Be respectful of chess boards, pieces, timers, and the library. Clean up your play area when finished. When instruction is needed, modified chess etiquette will apply.

***Chess Club T-shirts are also available. Please see attached order form.***

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Consent Form Clubs and Programs Physical Activity Authorization

Use for voluntary clubs and programs occurring outside of school hours which include physical activity as a main component. Not required for clubs and programs occurring primarily in a classroom setting or athletics and activities falling under MSHAA guidelines.

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Event Sponsor/Teacher: Phelps Center for Gifted Education Gina Wyckoff Club Name: Chess Club School Term: 2013-14

Club Activities: Learn to play chess, brush-up on your skills, and play in a tournament. Dates: November 18, 19, 20, 21 January 13, 14, 15, 16 December 9, 10, 11, 12 February 10, 11, 12, 13

Tournament: February 24, 25, 26, 27

I understand that my son/daughters participation in this club /program will involve physical activity, and that such activity may increase the chance of injury to my son/daughter. I also understand that the District cannot accept financial responsibility for any expenses due to school injuries or any expense not covered by insurance. I also accept responsibility for monitoring my students health and fitness status and agree that he/she meets the physical requirements of the activities of this club. I hereby give my son/daughter permission to participate in the above listed event. I also hereby authorize in advance any necessary medical treatment required by my son/daughter (named above) while he/she is participating in this activity. I further release and forever discharge the Springfield School District from any and all claims, causes of action, or damages resulting from my son/daughter s participation in this activity, including any Disrict-provided transportation to, from and during the event.

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CHESS CLUB SHIRTS

T-shirt color is Black Short Sleeve $7.00
Long Sleeve $9.00

Order a Phelps Chess Club shirt

Students name: __________________________ Grade______ Phone: ______________________________ WINGS Day _____ Short Sleeve: Youth Sizes Men ____ S (6-8) ____ ____ M (10-12) ____ ____ L (14-16) ____ ____ XL (18-20) ____ Adult Sizes: Women Men S ____ S ___ 2X M ____ M ___ 3X L ____ L XL ____ XL Women ____2X ____3X

Long Sleeve: Adult Sizes: Youth Sizes Men Women Men Women ____ S (6-8) ____ S ____ S ___ 2X ____2X ____ M (10-12) ____ M ____ M ___ 3X ____3X ____ L (14-16) ____ L ____ L ____ XL (18-20) ____ XL ____ XL # of short sleeve shirts ____ X $7.00 = $ ______ # of long sleeve shirts ____ X $9.00 = $ ______ Add 1.50 for 2X = $ ______ Add 2.00 for 3X = $ ______ Total $___________
(make checks payable to Phelps Center for Gifted Education)