MCCL Newsletter
August 5, 2022
Chess is a Hit at Elementary Open House!
Middle and High School Fall Chess Tryouts
Chess Team Practices
Bob Jones - Thursday after school
First practice: August 18th after school until 5:00 p.m.
Discovery - Friday after school
First practice: August 12th after school until 4:30 p.m.
Liberty - Wednesday after school
First practice: August 24th after school until 5:00 p.m.
James Clemens - Monday (Refuel)
First practice: August 15th during Refuel.
All Star Chess Club - Tuesday
First practice: Sept. 13th at 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Who: 2nd & 3rd graders nominated by their chess coach
Online meeting via Web-Ex with Coach Victor Lundy and Ranae Bartlett
Heritage - W & Th
First practice: After Labor Day
Madison Elementary - Wednesday
First practice: August 17th after school until 4:00 p.m.
Midtown Elementary - Thursday
Rainbow Elementary - M & W
First practice: Adv/Intermediate competition 8/10; Beginning competition 8/15; Recreation Club and Kindergarten Chess after Labor Day.
Team parents: Scott Newberry, Kelli Washburn
Columbia Elementary - Wednesday
First practice: After Labor Day
Team parent: Justen Alexander
Horizon Elementary - Wednesday
First practice: Wednesday after Labor Day.
Mill Creek Elementary - T & Th
Sponsor: Carlalee McKee
First Practice: Sept. 6 (competition team) and Sept. 8 (beginner chess) until 4 p.m.
Join the 10th Anniversary Committee
Next year, MCCL will celebrate its 10th Anniversary! We are excited to plan for the celebration, design some 10th Anniversary memorabilia, and invite more people to learn to play chess. There are lot of possibilities, but we need your help. MCCL will be forming a 10th Anniversary Committee to start making plans for our celebration next year. It may seem early, but it takes time and planning to do things right. If you are interested in chairing or serving on the 10th Anniversary Committee, please use this link to let us know. We will start meeting in August after school starts at a time that is mutually convenient for the members and will likely do so via Zoom.
Grade Promotion in the MCCL System
MCCL 2nd Saturday Tournament - August 13th at 2 p.m.
Upcoming Events and Deadlines
Monday Night Chess At The Library - 8/8
MCCL meets on Monday nights at the Madison Library from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Chess sets are provided. Students in grades K-12 who know how to play chess are welcome.
Monday Night Chess At The Library - 8/15
Tournament Director Training - 8/15
What: United States Chess Federation Tournament Director Training
Where: Madison Library, 142 Plaza Drive, Auditorium 2 (next to MCCL meeting in Auditorium 1)
Who: Adults and High School Chess Club members
When: Monday August 15 at 6:15-7:15 p.m.
Cost: FREE (but you need to register to attend)
Join USCF Senior Tournament Director Todd Guthrie and learn about the rules and claims most commonly made during chess tournaments
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About Us
Email: mccl.director@gmail.com
Website: www.madisonchess.com
Location: P.O. Box 843, Madison, AL 35758
Phone: 256-970-4762
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadisonCityChessLeague/
Twitter: @rbartlett14