We've had 57 rated events as of January 2010! Every week our tournaments and our players are improving. Come join us while we are enrolling new members.
Panda Chess Academy Membership Benefits- Membership includes entry to all events listed below
- Panda Chess Academy Coaches will offer feedback for games played (must be notated) and offer suggestions for player improvement. Some of these notes may appear online.
- Become a member of Houston's premier full-time Scholastic Chess Club.
- Space is limited. Members will have their spot held for following semesters when they choose to renew. Once all spots are filled, applications will be closed until space becomes available.
- Support the Panda Chess Academy and Scholastic Chess in Houston
Tournaments are held on Friday evenings at the Panda Chess Academy located at 9900 Westpark #106 Houston, TX 77067. Gate code: #003. The Panda Chess Academy is owned and run by National Master Jeffrey Ashton. Contact: jeff@chesspanda.com. Visit www.chesspanda.com for more details and updates.
Membership Prices for the Spring 2010 Semester (February through
May 2010): 14 Tournaments).
$130 for family membership (includes all entry fees for all siblings):
Registration and payment is due upon the first visit.
For first time visitors who wish to try a Panda Chess Academy tournament, entry fee is $15 per child. If you choose to purchase a membership within one week of your first visit, $15 ($15 for each extra sibling that plays) will be credited towards the semester membership cost.
For non-members attending a rated tournament, entry fee is $15 if space is available. USCF membership is required. Please pre-register through email and wait for confirmation if you are not a member to make sure we have space available.
Tournament information:
Round 1 begins exactly at 6:25pm. Members that confirm their attendance through email will be paired automatically. Most members arrive right around 6:25pm. Please note that the office gate locks at 6:00pm and parents must use the gate code #003 to enter.
3 RoundsTime Control: G/30 or 25 minutes plus 5 second delay
Trophies will be given for first place.
Notation is required for anyone 7 years or older. Exceptions will be considered if requested in advance by parents.
USCF Membership is required. For USCF membership registration, visit http://www.uschess.org
Special awards will be given at the end of the semester for most points won, most improved player, and most active player.
If an event is canceled due to weather or any other unforeseen event, a make-up session will be available or a pro-rated credit or refund will be given for the missed day.
Membership includes entry to 14 USCF rated tournaments. Please note the dates where there are no
tournaments.
Please note that when our membership maximum is reached, new applicants may be put on a waiting list. Renewals will always be available for current members.
February 5: Tournament
February 12: Tournament
February 19: No Tournament
February 26: Tournament
March 5: Tournament
March 12: Tournament
March 19: No Tournament
March 26: Tournament
April 2: Tournament
April 9: Tournament
April 16: Tournament
April 23: Tournament
April 30: No Tournament
May 7: Tournament
May 14: Tournament
May 21: Tournament
May 28: Tournament
Joining Mid-Year
For those who did not join at the beginning of the semester, we offer late registration with special pricing if space is available. Please contact jeff@chesspanda.com if you would like more information.
Code of Conduct:
Members are required to follow the code of conduct. Players in violation of club rules may be expelled or suspended. Please see the Code of Conduct.
How to register and send payment:
Please fill out the following online form and then send payment. Payment information is listed at the bottom.
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