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  Celebrating 10 Years - Merriwether Chess Club Starts September 10 web posted September 6, 2012 MERRIWETHER – They’ve come to be known as the “Mavericks”, a shared equestrian themed moniker, for the chess club that is shared by the elementary and middle school. The club will have its first meeting from 5 until 6 PM on September 10th, 2012 at the elementary school cafeteria. “We can comfortably accommodate around 20 players. Any elementary or middle school student who wants to learn about chess will enjoy the club experience”, says seventh year coach David Whatley. “If the student wants to become involved in tournament play, we have an avenue for that as well”, he added. Mr. Whatley also serves as the S.C. Chess Association’s state scholastic coordinator. The clubs goal is to provide a fun and entertaining introduction to chess, and along the way, reap the benefits of improved logic and critical-thinking skills that is brought about by study of the game. The first meeting will be an overview of the club and it’s curriculum. Additionally, some fun facts about the game, and the people who have played it will be shared. Parents and students will also be given the opportunity to ask questions in the first informal setting. The cost of membership is $35 for the year. This covers basic instruction, a regulation chess set, and one club T-shirt (or popular chess book for prior students). For more information you can send an email to Mr. Whatley at whatleydavid@bellsouth.net, or visit their Facebook page at Merriwether Mavericks Scholastic Chess Club to see more about the program. Mr. Whatley can also be reached at his home phone, 803-442-9060. © Copyright 2012 All material is property of
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