Weibel Chess

I want to thank all of the parents and children who attended the CalNorth Youth Chess Age Level extravaganza Sunday.  While we had a few logistics problems that did not rival the lights going out at the Super Bowl, our super event celebrating Superman's and my 75th birthday was an amazing success and you made it so.  Not only because it was the Weibel parents who did almost all of the volunteer work, but because your children did well in their over the board chess games.  I admit that by the end of the day I was exhausted and at times a bit cranky. Yet, every time I went outside and saw happy kids enjoying themselves, in formal and informal activities, with cute designs painted on their faces thanks to Josh Eads of Success Chess, I was energized anew.  You can find the results of the Championships at http://calnorthyouthchess.org/AgeLevel2013/PAIRINGSandSTANDINGS.html

There is no chess for Team NEXT Friday, February 15, as the school is closed due to Presidents' Weekend.

I will soon be sending out information about the Super-Nationals at the beginning of April.

I will be  distributing arguments pro and con, that two parents composed, for attending the CalChess State Championships at the end of April.  After e-mail discussion the team parents and coaches will have an opportunity to vote on whether our Team will attend.





For those who are looking for another chess tournament there are two events next Saturday, February 9.  For the Challenger Team player and Potential Team players, I suggest the Hanley Chess Academy Tournament in San Jose.  For our Special Team member the Mechanics Institute in San Francisco has a scholastic tournament.  You can get more information at http://www.calnorthyouthchess.org/Tournaments.html