Hamilton City Chess Club and Academy

 

 

 

Dear members of Hamilton Chess Club and Academy, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to let you know that I will be stepping down from my role as president of the club and academy. Rest assured, the club will continue to thrive under the capable leadership of Derek Gwynn, Greg Godek, and Ashley Odit. They will be overseeing the management of club games, tournaments, and the academy, and will collaborate to ensure everything runs smoothly. Should you have any questions or need assistance, you can still reach out to us through the same email, Facebook page, or Instagram account. It has been a true pleasure leading the club for the past five years. I deeply appreciate the moments we’ve shared and I look forward to seeing the club continue to flourish under the new leadership. I hope you all continue to enjoy the club’s activities and camaraderie! All the best, Soroush Bagheri

 

 

1 - Chess Federation of Canada (CFC): A valid CFC membership number is now required for participating in all CFC-rated games. As such, if this is your first time joining our club and you want to participate in our rated tournaments, please make sure that you have the six-digit CFC membership number. 2 - Hamilton Chess Club: The chess club membership is required for participating in rated tournaments (i.e. classical as well as junior/rapid) but not casual or unrated tournaments. As before, Canadian Japanese Cultural Center (CJCC) is required for all players regardless of the type or capacity of participation (e.g. chess classes, rated or unrated tournaments, or casual games).

 

 

 Hi all, I hope you are all doing well. We have some announcements about the club and the Canadian Japanese Cultural Centre (CJCC) membership fees that we would like to share with you all. Hamilton Chess Club Membership Announcements As of the next tournament, you no longer need to complete the $4 rating fee payment for every classical tournament (the tournaments that start at 8:00 PM until 11:00 PM). From now on, we will use the chess club membership fees to pay your rating fee for the CFC. The chess club membership fees are going to remain the same (i.e. $120/year, $60/six months or $3/night for adults; $80/year, $40/six months, or $2/night for children). CJCC Membership Announcements As of today, the CJCC has asked us that the membership payments need to be completed and pertain to the September of one year to August of the following year. This means that if a member joined us in, for instance, January 2024 and paid the membership fees at that time, their membership payment would be

The following is the Summer 2024 Schedule for the Chess Classes with Derek and Kyle.  Please make sure that you follow the appropriate schedule as the two schedules differ. Click on the following images for better resolution:

 

We are a non-profit organization, operated by fellow chess enthusiasts who are dedicated to providing a welcoming and friendly environment. It is everyone's responsibility to adhere to the following rules to foster an inclusive, safe and enjoyable environment.  Code of Conduct Respect : Treat all members with respect, regardless of their skill, age, gender, ethnicity, etc. Fair Play : Cheating in any form, including the use of unauthorized assistance is prohibited. Sportsmanship : Win with humility, lose with grace. Respect your opponent's efforts regardless of the outcome of the game. Inclusivity : Strive to create an inclusive environment. Do not engage in behavior that discriminates or harasses others. Punctuality : If you are planning to play in our regular Friday tournaments, you must arrive by 8:00 PM. Casual chess can take place from 6:00 to 11:30 PM.  Cleanliness : Keep the CJCC building including the tournament rooms clean and tidy.  Standard Tournament Rules Below are