2016-2017 ACES ChessMasters
Avery's Creek Elementary will again offer ACES Chess under the
instruction of Neal Harris, a Life Master and exceptional teacher.
Classes meet Fridays after school. Both beginner and advanced beginner
classes are available. Spaces are limited and a small amount of
volunteering assistance on Fridays is required. Sibling discounts and some
financial assistance are available. Please contact Emily Cowan at
emily.cowan@bcsemail.org with any questions.
Why Play Chess
- Dramatically improve a child's ability to think rationally
- Increase cognitive skills.
- Improve children's communication skills and aptitude in
recognizing patterns resulting in higher grades in English and Math
studies.
- Build a sense of team spirit, while emphasizing the ability of the individual.
- Teach the value of hard work, concentration and commitment.
- Instill in young players a sense of self-confidence.
- Make a child realize that he or she is responsible for his or her own actions and must accept their consequences.
- Teach children to try their best to win, while accepting defeat with grace.