SCHOLASTIC COMPETITIONS
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Our Chess in Schools program includes three annual Scholastic Chess Championship Tournaments:
Bahamas Scholastic Team Chess Championship Bahamas Scholastic Individual Chess Championship Bahamas Primary Schools Chess Championship These student-only competitions encourage and equip students to embrace, develop and test their chess skills and strategy in over-the-board battles against other students. Recognizing the importance of Scholastic Tournaments to the development and success of chess in the Bahamas, and the need to have intra and inter-school competitions we are launching two key programs in 2025. Scholastic Chess League Chess In Schools Support Program We believe these two initiatives will work well together to foster and support an active Chess in Schools program with lots of opportunities for our students to learn and play chess. |
SCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONS
Scholastic Champions |
Top Scholastic Female |
Under 18 Champion |
Under 16 Champion |
Under 14 Champion |
Avian Pride
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Gary Neily
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WCM Chika Pride
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Under 12 Champion |
Under 10 Champion |
Under 8 Champion |
Lhale Hancell
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Caerwyn Turnquest
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Liam Hepburn
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SCHOLASTIC CHESS CLUBS (Active)
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Queen's College
The Q.C. chess club is the main body of chess within Queen's College. It is responsible for promoting and organizing the play of chess throughout the school. It is also responsible for staying up to date and informing others of the most recent chess news concerning the federation and the country. The club operates in the high school but welcomes all students to learn and practice the game of chess. Queen's College's chess club meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during lunch break in the high school library. Sessions are also held Monday-Thursday afterschool. |
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Saint Anne's SchoolThe St. Anne's Chess Club is vibrant and consistently growing. It has garnered the attention of teacher's students, and parents alike. It comprises of students from primary school to high school. Many of the students are beginners who are learning the game, some are seeking to improve their chess skills, and some simply want to unwind after a long week. The club meets every Friday after school, but according to Head Coach Nelissa Thomas, everyday is a chess day at St. Anne's!
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C. I. Gibson Secondary SchoolLed by Coach Dr. Paul Thomas, the C. I. Gibson Chess Club is having a significant positive impact within the School. The club's purpose is to teach students how to play chess and to practice chess in order to develop skills for recreational and competitive success. However, the club's motto "Action have consequences, Think", clearly express the club's main focus. Playing chess is use to help students recognize that their ability to think, make calculated choices, and strategic moves, empower them to win in life.
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