HOMEPAGE
This is the homepage of the Bury Knights Junior Chess Club (BKJCC).BKJCC is a junior chess club for children aged from 5-14 years, living in and around Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Please feel free to browse and explore the whole site and find out about chess, both here at the club and also in general.
BKJCC website is updated periodically and information on club news,results and features changes accordingly. Welcome to the new club chess summer term both to existing and new members alike.
If you think you would like to learn chess or play friendly and or competitive chess the club is the right place to be in West Suffolk-so come along to meet new people and have fun playing chess here!
(N.B. The results crosstables from the Bury St Edmunds Congress played at Culford School on 10/02/08 are finally posted - on the events and results page)
CLUB INFORMATION :
Club Aims - To help children learn and enjoy playing chess. The BKJCC Mission statement reads: "The purpose of the club is to promote the game of chess through coaching and competition in a safe and caring environment to children and the youth in the community".Club Location - Horringer Court Middle School, Glastonbury Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2EX. Click here for a map
Club Times - During school terms, usually every Friday evening, 6-8 pm.
Club Play - All levels, from beginners to expert, are provided for and coaching is given as appropriate. Competitive play is encouraged through play in league divisions, knockout events and tournaments. Occasionally matches are played against other clubs and groups. Children gain club ratings and if they enter recognised events outside of club activities, they can gain English Chess Federation (previously BCF) chess grades. Also, free coaching for parents is available if required.
Club Structure and Organisation - The club was founded around 1990 with the help of chess player, chess coach and chess event organiser, Bob Jones. Bob continues to participate fully. The club operates with a newly reformed committee of parents, coaches and helpers to coordinate organising and running it. The club continues to be well run, with rules for chess play and conduct and through its own policies, the club observes legislative requirements. These rules and policies are freely available and all members are encouraged to be aware of them and abide by them. It aims to be a safe and happy place for children to play chess in. The club normally has between 30-50 members, and newcomers are always welcome.
Club Membership Fees - Please see current rates on More BKJCC details page.
After BKJCC - When the older children leave the club they are encouraged to graduate to the local adult chess club, Bury Cannons , which BKJCC has close association with.
For further information please check out the whole site especially the "More BKJCC details" page for full club details, contacts and policies.