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UPCOMING EVENTS!
Monday Month-Longs
Unrated Beginners' Opens
Universal Rated K-8 Swiss
2009 Michigan Bottom-Half Championship
Kids' Advanced Class/Club
Kids' Saturday Class/Club
2009 Motor City Open
Universal
Chess Club
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Sat, June 13
Universal uNRated Beginners’ Open.
4-SS.
G-25.
Open to Unrated or U900.
No memberships required
EF:
$20.
TL:
G-25.
Reg:
11:00 A.M. – 12:45 PM.
RDS:
1:00, 2:20, 3:10, 4:00 PM.
Prizes:
1st–USCF Membership;
2nd–MCA Membership;
3rd–MCA Membership.
Equivalent alternative prize for active member.
Sat, June 20
UNIVERSAL
RATED K-8 SWISS.
5-SS. 2 Sections (K-3 and K-8).
USCF and MCA Memberships Required!
EF:
$25 by Tues., June 16th; Add $5 after.
TL:
G-25.
REG:
10:00–11:30 AM.
rds:
12
Noon, 1:45, 2:50, 4:00, 5:10 P.M.
Up
to TWO 1/2-point byes available–must be requested prior to start
of RD 2.
PRIZES:
LARGE Trophies for TOP 5 per section.
K-8 SECTION:
Large Trophies for TOP Grade 6-8, TOP Grade 3-5, TOP Under grade
3.
K-3 SECTION:
Large Trophies for TOP Grade 2-3, TOP Grade K-1. Participation
prizes for all players!!
Sat-Sun,

SEE YOU AT THE
2009
MICHIGAN BOTTOM-HALF
at the
June 27-28
Beautiful HAMPTON INN & SUITES
in
Sterling Heights, Michigan!
SEE "UPCOMING EVENTS" FOR DETAILS!
Summer camps are
designed to provide
excitement for children and flexibility
for parents.
we run various camps in the tri-county area that are
included here.
ALL SCHOOLS WELCOME!
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Mon-Fri,  
Plymouth-Canton Community Education
5-Day
June 15-19
SUMMER CHESS CAMP FOR BEGINNER PLAYERS,
held at
Tanger
elementary
9:30-11:30 AM
School,
40260
Five Mile Road, Plymouth, MI 48170.
Students
in Grades 1-5 from
ALL SCHOOLS WELCOME!
Students learn chess history and fundamentals, use
problem-solving puzzles, play in tournaments, learn Bughouse,
play fun games, and more!
If you’ve never played chess before and want to learn
how, or you’ve played but don’t know all the rules, JOIN US in
this inspiring, instructional summer event!
Classes are limited to 30 students and include formal
instruction followed by hands-on practice in actual play.
Focus will be on development of technique and general
understanding of the game.
Fee:
$110, includes Reference Book, Trophies and Prizes for
all participants!
REGISTER TODAY!
Call us at (586) 558-4790 or call Plymouth-Canton
Community Education at (734) 416-2937.
Mon-Fri,
  The Plymouth-Canton
Community
Education
June 15-19
5-Day SUMMER CHESS CAMP FOR
INTERMEDIATE
players
is also held at
Tanger
12:00-2:00 PM elementary
School,
40260 Five Mile Road,
Plymouth, MI 48170.
Students in Grades 1-8 from
ALL SCHOOLS WELCOME!
Students should know the rules of the game and be
familiar with the relative value of the pieces.
They will learn basic tactical motifs,
opening and middle game strategies, essential endgame
techniques, play fun games, play in tournaments, and more!
JOIN US for this inspiring,
instructional and fun summer event!
Classes are limited to 30 students and
include formal instruction followed by hands-on practice in
actual play.
Fee is $111 and includes Reference Book,
Trophies and prizes for all participants!
REGISTER TODAY!
Call us at (586) 558-4790 or call
Plymouth-Canton Community Education at (734) 416-2937.
Sat, June 20
UNIVERSAL
RATED K-8 GRADE CHAMPIONSHIP.
5-SS.
2 Sections (K-3 and K-8).
USCF and MCA Memberships Required!
EF:
$25 by Tues., June 16th; Add $5 after.
TL:
G-30.
REG:
10:00–11:30 AM.
rds:
12 Noon, 1:45, 2:50, 4:00, 5:10 PM.
Up
to TWO 1/2-point byes available–must be requested prior to start
of RD 2. PRIZES:
LARGE Trophies for TOP 5 per section.
K-8 SECTION:
Large Trophies for TOP Grade 6-8, TOP Grade 3-5, TOP Under Grade
3.
K-3 SECTION:
Large Trophies for TOP Grade 2-3, TOP Grade K-1.
Participation prizes for all players!!
Sat-Sun,

SEE YOU AT THE
2009
MICHIGAN BOTTOM-HALF
at the
June 27-28
Beautiful
HAMPTON INN & SUITES
in
Sterling Heights, Michigan!
Mon-Thurs,
   The
marygrove College Community
June 29-July 2
Education SUMMER
CHESS CAMP
for
BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE
PLAYERS
1 – 4 PM
is a special
interest camp that allows children
in
Grades 1-5 from
ALL
SCHOOLS
to learn skills that will build character while fostering unique
talents.
JOIN US
for this inspiring,
instructional and fun summer event!!
FEE:
$145, includes Reference Book, Trophies, and prizes for all
participants! Camp
will be held at Marygrove College, 8425 W. McNichols Road,
Detroit, MI 48221.
If you’ve never
played chess before and want to learn how, or you’ve played but
don’t know all the rules,
JOIN US!
For Beginners, focus will be on development of technique and
general understanding of the game.
For those students who already know most of the rules and
how the pieces move, focus will be on fine-tuning their games,
increasing their knowledge of opening and endgame tactics and
strategies. This
interactive class reviews the fundamentals of playing chess,
including rules, chess etiquette, and use of clock and notation
used in books.
Sound opening moves, tactics, and endgame strategies, and
mini tournament competitions
are covered with both groups. To register, call Marygrove at
(866) 903-3033 or visit our website at
www.marygrove.edu/community/extended_learning/kidsCollege.html.
Sat., July 11
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ACTION! ROUND ROBIN.
5-RR. G-30.
EF:
$15
by
Tues., July 7th (Add
$5 after).
Sections of 6 by rating.
USCF and
MCA Memberships required-can be purchased on site!
TL:
G-30.
Reg:
10:00–11:30 AM.
RDS:
12 noon,
1:45, 3:00, 4:15, 6:00 PM.
PRIZES:
1st,
2nd per section:
$45, $22.50.
Mon-Thurs, 
2009
Universal
SUMMER CHESS CAMPS
for Ages
July 13-16
6-14:
BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE
PLAYERS!
4-Days.
2 Sessions!
9 AM - 12
Noon
and 1 PM - 4 PM.
fEE:
$115 per session
or $220 for both sessions.
Maximum of 12 per session, so
REGISTER EARLY!
DEADLINE is 2 WEEKS PRIOR to start of session; AFTER, add
$10. Fee includes
Reference Book, Trophies and prizes for all participants!
CAMP CONTENT WILL BE VARIED, SO YOU CAN ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS!!
Lunch
included
if you attend two sessions per day.
Attend 1 session and want to lunch with the Campers?
Add $5 lunch fee per day.
Professionally trained instructors include Life
Masters, Masters,
Experts, and State and National Scholastic Champions! Students will learn the history of chess and its fundamentals.
They will use
problem-solving puzzles, play in tournaments, learn Bughouse (a
team version of chess), play fun games, and more.
There will be Lots of PRIZES!
Students may be picked up as late as 6 PM for additional $5/hour
(those under age 10).
Mon-Thurs,
 The
marygrove College Community
Education
July 20-23
SUMMER
CHESS CAMP
for BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE
PLAYERS
is a special
interest
1 – 4 PM
camp
that allows children
in
Grades 1-5 from
ALL
SCHOOLS
to learn skills that will build character while fostering unique
talents.
JOIN US for this
inspiring, instructional and fun summer event!!
FEE:
$145, includes Reference Book, Trophies, and prizes for
all participants!
Camp will be held at Marygrove College, 8425 W. McNichols Road,
Detroit, MI 48221.
If you’ve never
played chess before and want to learn how, or you’ve played but
don’t know all the rules,
JOIN US!
For Beginners, focus will be on development of technique
and general understanding of the game.
For those students who already know most of the rules and
how the pieces move, focus will be on fine-tuning their games,
increasing their knowledge of opening and endgame tactics and
strategies. This
interactive class reviews the fundamentals of playing chess,
including rules, chess etiquette, and use of clock and notation
used in books.
Sound opening moves, tactics, and endgame strategies, and
mini tournament competitions
are covered with both groups. To register, call Marygrove at
(866) 903-3033 or visit our website at
www.marygrove.edu/community/extended_learning/kidsCollege.html.
Mon-Thurs,
  
2009
Universal BRAIN
GAMES
SUMMER
July 20-23
CAMPS
for children
grades K-4.
The
camp is
designed to
introduce
young
students
to
2 Sessions
games that will STIMULATE CRITICAL THINKING AND
DEDUCTIVE REASONING while allowing them an opportunity to have
fun, socialize with others, gain confidence through their
achievements, and learn how to strengthen their weaknesses.
Each day at camp will offer exposure to different
strategy games that can IMPROVE math skills, spelling, manual
dexterity, concentration, memory, and focusing.
It is a camp, not a class, so MORE INDEPTH MULTIPLE GAMES
are offered each day, and since Chess is a separate offering, it
will not be included in this camp..
This is a really GREAT OPPORTUNITY to learn new games
that can be enjoyed with family and friends!
JOIN US for
this inspiring, instructional and fun summer event!!
4-Days,
2
Sessions:
9 AM - 12
Noon
and 1 PM -
4 PM.
fEE:
$115 per session or $220 for both sessions.
Maximum of 12 per session, so
REGISTER EARLY!
Deadline is 2 WEEKS PRIOR to start
of session; AFTER, add $10.
Camp material
will be varied, so YOU CAN ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS!!
Lunch
included
if you attend two sessions per day.
Attend 1 session and want to lunch with the Campers?
Add $5 lunch fee per day.
Students may be picked up as late as 6 PM for additional
$5/hour (those under age 10).
Mon-Thurs,
  2009
Universal
advanced
CHESS
SUMMER
July 27-31 CAMPS
for
Ages 6-14:
BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE
PLAYERS!
4-Days.
There will be 2
Sessions!
9 AM - 12 Noon
and 1 PM - 4 PM.
fEE:
$175 per session or $340 for both sessions.
Maximum of 12 per session, so
REGISTER EARLY!
DEADLINE is 2 WEEKS PRIOR to start of
session; AFTER, add $10.
Fee includes Reference Book, Trophies and prizes for all
participants!
CAMP CONTENT WILL BE VARIED, SO YOU CAN ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS!!
Lunch
included if
you attend two sessions per day.
Attend 1 session and want to lunch with the Campers?
Add $5 lunch fee per day.
Professionally trained instructors include Life
Masters, Masters, Experts, and State and
National Scholastic Champions!
Sign up
NOW! The ADVANCED
CAMP provides intensive chess instruction. You will learn
multiple openings, advanced middle and endgame tactics, advanced
strategies, analyze your games to learn from past performance,
use a chess clock, and play rated tournaments, all of
which will strengthen your games, build your confidence, and
enhance your performance in tournaments!
There will be
Lots of PRIZES!
Students may be picked up as late as 6 PM for an
additional $5/hour (those under age 10).

PATIO CHESS SET: THESE VERY
POPULAR, LARGE CHESSMEN HUG THE THICK VINYL
BOARD. LIGHTWEIGHT YET STEADY AND STURDY! $250.00
(To order, call 586-558-4790)
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