DIG Chess Weston Recreational Team – Fall 2026 Program
The DIG Recreational Chess Team is for all kids below the rating of USCF 700 and are serious about improving their chess skills. The goal is for the recreational team to cross a US Chess rating of 700 and join our DIG Chess Travel Team that competes in national-level tournaments, and players have shown significant improvements in their games. Coach Adrian will be coaching. The key is for chess players to understand that at this stage in chess development, the students must be having fun and taught patiently so they don’t get turned off from the game. Gradually, the kids learn that losing is a part of growth and build resilience through the game. The best part is, when they start seeing results and their rating starts going up, they know they earned it through hard time.
📅 Fall – Fall Program Details:
- Season Dates: Week of September 21st – Week of November 9th
- Practice Days: Monday and Thursday
- Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm
- Location: DIG Complex, 48 Norfield Road, Weston, CT 06883
- Practice Attendance: Players can choose to attend 1 or 2 practices per week depending on the package selected. Players are expected to consistently attend their selected number of weekly practices.
📅Winter Season #1 – Winter Program Details:
- Season Dates: Week of November 23rd – Week of February 1st
- Practice Days: Monday and Thursday
- Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm
- Location: DIG Complex, 48 Norfield Road, Weston, CT 06883
- Practice Attendance: Players can choose to attend 1 or 2 practices per week depending on the package selected. Players are expected to consistently attend their selected number of weekly practices.
Each practice will focus on a specific theme: openings, middlegames, endgames, tactics, strategy, and chess psychology. Weekly lesson topics will be shared in advance so students can prioritize sessions relevant to their goals.
Student Expectations:
- Group Classes: Students must attend a minimum of one group class per week.
- US Chess Rating: Beginners and intermediate chess players under USCF 700
- Weekend Tournaments: Players are encouraged to participate in DIG Chess tournaments to gain competitive experience and improve their USCF rating. Tournament entry fees are not included and are paid separately.
- Volunteer Coaching: On Saturdays, students will volunteer at the Bridgeport Library to teach beginner players—reinforcing their own understanding of the game.
Program Price: 1 Class Per Week: $200 per season (This price includes 1 practice per week and mentorship with our DIG Chess coaches.)
Program Price: 2 Classes Per Week: $400 per season (This price includes 2 practices per week and mentorship with our DIG Chess coaches.)