Our goals for the Advanced Chess Club are to learn the most effective tactics for winning chess including pawn structures, forks, skewering, discovered checks, forcing moves, end game strategies and patterns. I want to help each Advanced Chess Club member reach their potential as chess players and Christian young people. Every session will include a motivational Chess “Life Lesson” as we discuss what God wants us to learn from life and playing chess. We are hoping Advanced Chess Club members go on to become friends and to use chess to reach out to the larger community. We are thankful to God for the success of the chess program at FPHRC. We have won first place, and third place as a team at local chess tournament competitions. Chess Club members have competed at the Washington State Competition as well as at our local tournaments. This will be Mr. Snyder's fourth semester at FPHRC. He has a Masters degree in Teaching from WSUV. He has been a public and private school teacher for the last 20 years. Before that he was an advertising manager, graphic designer, and computer technician. He enjoys Bible Study, chess, reading, swimming, and hiking. He is a widower with an adult son and daughter.
Parents: Please try to be available to volunteer for the three tournaments we have each school year. God has blessed us with this building, and many hard working families, but we need more help. Please contact Tom Snyder 360-721-1232 or one of our chess tournament team for more information.
Requirements:
Students must be able to, function independently in a group learning environment, follow directions from Mr. Snyder, parents, and volunteers, and be hungry to learn and help others in the club grow in their chess skills and their Christian life.
Chess is great for improving a young person’s concentration and strategic thinking. Educational research has shown that students who learn chess have improved their math abilities, and their general academic performance.
Chess Club Grades 7-12 will be a two hour session each week at FPHRC. Our goals are to learn the most effective tactics for winning chess including pawn structures, forks, skewering, discovered checks, forcing moves, end game strategies and patterns, how to help each other reach their potential as chess players and Christian young people.
Every session will include a motivational Chess “Life Lesson” as we discuss what God wants us to learn from life and playing chess.
We are thankful to God for the success of the chess program at FPHRC. We have won first place, and third place as a team at chess tournament competitions.
This will be Mr. Snyder's third semester at FPHRC. He has a college degree in Art and a Masters in Teaching from WSUV. He has been a public and private school teacher for the last 16 years. Before that he was an advertising manager, graphic designer, and computer technician. He is currently a professional artist and substitute teacher in six districts in Clark County. He enjoys Bible Study, chess, reading, swimming, and hiking. He is a widower with an adult son and daughter.
Requirements:
Students must be able to:
• Function independently in a group learning environment.
• Follow directions from Mr. Snyder, parents, and volunteers.
• Be hungry to learn and help others in the club grow in their chess skills.
Our goals for the Advanced Chess Club are to learn the most effective tactics for winning chess including pawn structures, forks, skewering, discovered checks, forcing moves, end game strategies and patterns. I want to help each Advanced Chess Club member reach their potential as chess players and Christian young people. Every session will include a motivational Chess “Life Lesson” as we discuss what God wants us to learn from life and playing chess.
We are hoping Advanced Chess Club members go on to become friends and to use chess to reach out to the larger community.
We are thankful to God for the success of the chess program at FPHRC. We have won first place, and third place as a team at local chess tournament competitions. Chess Club members have competed at the Washington State Competition as well as at our local tournaments.
This will be Mr. Snyder's fourth semester at FPHRC. He has a Masters degree in Teaching from WSUV. He has been a public and private school teacher for the last 20 years. Before that he was an advertising manager, graphic designer, and computer technician. He enjoys Bible Study, chess, reading, swimming, and hiking. He is a widower with an adult son and daughter.
Requirements:
Students must be able to, function independently in a group learning environment, follow directions from Mr. Snyder, parents, and volunteers, and be hungry to learn and help others in the club grow in their chess skills and their Christian life.
Chess is great for improving a young person’s concentration and strategic thinking. Educational research has shown that students who learn chess have improved their math abilities, and their general academic performance.
Chess Club Grades 1-3 will be a 1 hour session each week at FPHRC. This club will be shorter than our clubs for older students and include more playing time and less instruction. Our goals are for the young player to have fun and to learn the most effective tactics for winning chess including pawn structures, forks, skewering, discovered checks, forcing moves, end game strategies and patterns, how to help each other reach their potential as chess players and Christian young people.
Every session will include a motivational Chess “Life Lesson” as we discuss what God wants us to learn from life and playing chess.
We are thankful to God for the success of the chess program at FPHRC. We have won first place, and third place as a team at chess tournament competitions.
This will be Mr. Snyder's third semester at FPHRC. He has a college degree in Art and a Masters in Teaching from WSUV. He has been a public and private school teacher for the last 16 years. Before that he was an advertising manager, graphic designer, and computer technician. He is currently a professional artist and substitute teacher in six districts in Clark County. He enjoys Bible Study, chess, reading, swimming, and hiking. He is a widower with an adult son and daughter.
Requirements:
Students should know how to play chess but have a desire to improve their game. Students need to have a good attitude if they win or do not win realizing they can learn a lot from each game.
Chess is great for improving a young person’s concentration and strategic thinking. Educational research has shown that students who learn chess have improved their math abilities, and their general academic performance. Chess Club Basic will be a 1 hour session each week at FPHRC. This club will be shorter than our clubs for older students and include more playing time and less instruction. Our goals are for the young player to have fun and to learn the most effective tactics for winning chess including pawn structures, forks, skewering, discovered checks, forcing moves, end game strategies and patterns, how to help each other reach their potential as chess players and Christian young people. Every session will include a motivational Chess “Life Lesson” as we discuss what God wants us to learn from life and playing chess. We are thankful to God for the success of the chess program at FPHRC. We have won first place, and third place as a team at chess tournament competitions. This will be Mr. Snyder's fourth semester at FPHRC. He has a college degree in Art and a Masters in Teaching from WSUV. He has been a public and private school teacher for the last 20 years. Before that he was an advertising manager, graphic designer, and computer technician. He enjoys Bible Study, chess, reading, swimming, and hiking. He is a widower with an adult son and daughter.
Requirements:
Students should know how to play chess and have a desire to improve their game. Students need to have a good attitude if they win or do not win realizing they can learn a lot from each game.
Chess is great for improving a young person’s concentration and strategic thinking. Educational research has shown that students who learn chess have improved their math abilities, and their general academic performance. Chess Club Beginner will be a 1 hour session each week at FPHRC. This club will be shorter than our clubs for older students and include more playing time and less instruction. Our goals for students in the Beginner Club to learn how to play chess and to learn the beginning principles of using the pieces, openings, strategies, tactics, and how to help each other reach their potential as chess players and Christian young people. Every session will include a motivational Chess “Life Lesson” as we discuss what God wants us to learn from life and playing chess. We are thankful to God for the success of the chess program at FPHRC. We have won first place, and third place as a team at chess tournament competitions. This will be Mr. Snyder's fourth semester at FPHRC. He has a Masters in Teaching from WSUV. He has been a public and private school teacher for the last 20 years. Before that he was an advertising manager, graphic designer, and computer technician. He is currently a professional artist. He enjoys Bible Study, chess, reading, swimming, and hiking. He is a widower with an adult son and daughter.
Parents: Please try to be available to volunteer for the three tournaments we have each school year. God has blessed us with this building, and many hard working families, but we need more help. Please contact Tom Snyder 360-721-1232 or one of our chess tournament team for more information.
Requirements:
There is no textbook for this class. We will watch lesson videos from chess.com and do the challenges associated with the lessons. Please get to Club on time and do not miss any Club meetings if possible.
This is a class for younger students who want to learn the game of Chess. Chess is great for improving a young person’s concentration and strategic thinking. Educational research has shown that students who learn chess have improved their math abilities, and their general academic performance. Chess Club Beginner 1 will be a 1 hour session each week at FPHRC. This club will be shorter than our clubs for older students and include more playing time and less instruction. Our goals are for the young player to have fun and to learn basic strategy and tactics for winning chess.
Every session will include a motivational Chess “Life Lesson” as we discuss what God wants us to learn from life and playing chess.
We are thankful to God for the success of the chess program at FPHRC. We have won first place, and third place as a team at chess tournament competitions. This will be Mr. Snyder's third semester at FPHRC. He has a college degree in Graphic Design and a Masters in Teaching from WSUV. He has been a public and private school teacher for the last 16 years. Before that he was an advertising manager, graphic designer, and computer technician. He is currently a professional artist and substitute teacher in six districts in Clark County. He enjoys Bible Study, chess, reading, swimming, and hiking. He is a widower with an adult son and daughter.
Requirements:
To be successful in this class students need to be motivated to learn chess and have a desire to become a good chess player.
Chess is great for improving a young person’s concentration and strategic thinking. Educational research has shown that students who learn chess have improved their math abilities, and their general academic performance. Chess Club Beginner will be a 1 hour session each week at FPHRC. This club will be shorter than our clubs for older students and include more playing time and less instruction. Our goals for students in the Beginner Club to learn how to play chess and to learn the beginning principles of using the pieces, openings, strategies, tactics, and how to help each other reach their potential as chess players and Christian young people. Every session will include a motivational Chess “Life Lesson” as we discuss what God wants us to learn from life and playing chess. We are thankful to God for the success of the chess program at FPHRC. We have won first place, and third place as a team at chess tournament competitions. This will be Mr. Snyder's fourth semester at FPHRC. He has a Masters in Teaching from WSUV. He has been a public and private school teacher for the last 20 years. Before that he was an advertising manager, graphic designer, and computer technician. He is currently a professional artist. He enjoys Bible Study, chess, reading, swimming, and hiking. He is a widower with an adult son and daughter.
Requirements:
There is no textbook for this class. We will watch lesson videos from chess.com and do the challenges associated with the lessons. Please get to Club on time and do not miss any Club meetings if possible.
Chess is great for improving a young person’s concentration and strategic thinking. Educational research has shown that students who learn chess have improved their math abilities, and their general academic performance.
Chess Club Grades 4-6 will be a two hour session each week at FPHRC. Our goals are to learn the most effective tactics for winning chess including pawn structures, forks, skewering, discovered checks, forcing moves, end game strategies and patterns, how to help each other reach their potential as chess players and Christian young people.
Every session will include a motivational Chess “Life Lesson” as we discuss what God wants us to learn from life and playing chess.
We are thankful to God for the success of the chess program at FPHRC. We have won first place, and third place as a team at chess tournament competitions.
This will be Mr. Snyder's third semester at FPHRC. He has a college degree in Art and a Masters in Teaching from WSUV. He has been a public and private school teacher for the last 16 years. Before that he was an advertising manager, graphic designer, and computer technician. He is currently a professional artist and substitute teacher in six districts in Clark County. He enjoys Bible Study, chess, reading, swimming, and hiking. He is a widower with an adult son and daughter.
Requirements:
Students signing up for Chess Club Grades 4-6 should already know how to play chess but want to take their game to the next level. Students should be able to focus on learning and playing chess for extended periods of time. We want to see a positive attitude when you win or don't win. We want you to Love God and follow His teaching for your life.
Chess Club Intermediate will be a 1 hour session each week at FPHRC. This club is for students who know how to play chess but have not reached their highest skill level. Our goals for students in the Intermediate Chess Club is to master openings, strategies, tactics, and how to help each other reach our potential as chess players and Christian young people. Every session will include a motivational Chess “Life Lesson” where we discuss what God wants us to learn from life and playing chess. We are thankful to God for the success of the chess program at FPHRC. We have won first place, and third place as a team at chess tournament competitions. This will be Mr. Snyder's fifth semester at FPHRC. He has a Masters in Teaching from WSUV. He has been a public and private school teacher for the last 20 years. Before that he was an advertising manager, graphic designer, and computer technician. He is a follower of Jesus Christ, and a professional artist. He enjoys Bible Study, Graphic Design, chess, reading, swimming, and hiking. He is a widower with an adult son and daughter.
Parents: Please try to be available to volunteer for the three tournaments we have each school year. God has blessed us with this building, and many hard working families, but we need more help. Please contact Tom Snyder 360-721-1232 or one of our chess tournament team for more information.
Requirements:
There is no textbook for this class. We will watch lesson videos from chess.com and do the challenges associated with the lessons. Please get to Club on time and do not miss any Club meetings if possible.