What a great first meeting for CJCC. It is difficult to
guess how successful any new club will be in advance. I knew what we should be
– a club that would welcome any young player of any level and provide a
pleasant atmosphere for them to enjoy playing and improving their chess. But
what about numbers?
As it turned out we had 30 children come along between 4 and
14. Some were experienced players, some almost completely new to the game. Some
knew many of the other players, some didn’t know anyone. None of that mattered.
There was a lovely buzz and everyone seemed to enjoy being surrounded by other
children who enjoyed the game.
Thanks in particular to Scott (Year 10) who came along
purely to coach and help the club run more smoothly and Josh (Year 5) who did
such a good job organising the refreshments (his fellow biscuit guru Sebastian
will be there next week).
A few parents asked me yesterday so in case I forget to
mention it again the club is open from about 4.30pm to 6pm. There is no need to
get there by 4.30pm or stay until 6pm and no need to commit to coming on
particular weeks. Simply come along at the times and in the weeks it fits in
with the rest of your life.
Below are some photos I took which I hope show a full and
happy looking hall.
Roll on next week!
Robinchelmsfordjuniorchess@gmail.com
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