Welcome young squire! Starting a Chess Club at your school is fun and can be very rewarding. When I (Jim Martis) started high school, we had no Chess Club. I took the initiative to start a club and have been President for four years. It has been very exciting and was a great way to get people involved. Listed below are the steps I took to get my club off the ground. Hope you have equal success! Seek knowledge, young apprentice!

Steps to starting a Chess Club.

Step 1 Build interest in Chess by introducing friends and classmates to the game. Step 2 Play Games outside of school to pique interest. Step 3 Find a coach to help with the club (A teacher or parent). Step 4 Go to your School Board and fill out the necessary forms for starting a new club. Step 5 Hang posters and flyers around your school announcing a new club. Step 6 Have food and drinks at your meetings (Creates a nice social atmosphere). Step 7 Elect a President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Step 8 Hold fundraisers to purchase boards and pieces. Step 9 Go to tournaments in your area and sign up for the USCF if desired. Step 10 Find out which neighboring schools have Chess Clubs and hold local competitions. Step 11 Have fun and meet new friends! Good Luck!