Georgia Chess Association

Scholastic Policies and Guidelines

2011-2012 Scholastic Schedule

2011 MLK Holiday Tournament 16 Jan 2012 (Mon) - Peachtree Presbyterian Church
North Regional (NMAR) - 28 Jan 2012 (Sat)
East Regional (EMAR) - 04 Feb 2012 (Sat)
Collegiate State championship - 11 Feb 2012 (Sat) - Winship Ballroom, Emory Univ
HS State championship - 18 Feb 2012 (Sat) - Winship Ballroom, Emory Univ
Regional West (WMAR) - 12 Feb 2012 (Sun) - Campbell HS
South Regional (SMAR) - 25 Feb 2012 (Sat)
K-8 State Championship - 17 Mar 2012 (Sat)

GCA Scholastic Committee

Ben Johnson, 1st Vice President, is looking for interested persons to serve on the GCA Scholastic Committee. This Committee helps set policy for the GCA Scholastic program and organizes our ambitious tournament schedule.

2011-2012 Committee Members are:

  • Sally Dorn
  • Ande Noktes
  • Katie Hartley
  • Hal Morrison.

We could use a half dozen more parents to help create policy and organize tournaments! Contact Ben at 1vp@georgiachess.org

MLK Holiday Tournament Monday 16 Jan 2012 at
Peachtree Presbyterian Church Family Center

Registration limited to 300 entries!

Coordinators are Fun Fong, Katie Hartley (Programming), and Susan Justice (Registrar). We will need approximately two dozen additional more volunteers to work on game day. The venue has placed a cap of 300 registrants and this cap will be firm in consideration of our hosts. We are planning for an appropriate program to honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Click here for registration!
Click here for details!
Click here for new 2012 FAQs!

North Regional (NMAR) 28 Jan 2012 (Sat)


Coordinator is Ben Johnson.

East Regional (EMAR) - 04 Feb 2012 (Sat)



Coordinator is TBA.

West Regional (WMAR) - 12 Feb 2012 (Sun) - Campbell HS


Coordinator is Sally Dorn.

South Regional (SMAR) - 25 Feb 2012 (Sat)


Coordinator is TBA.

Top Rated Juniors

Tables of the top-rated juniors in Georgia are now being compiled by Keith Sewell. They are on the ratings page.

The foundation of every state is the education of its youth.

Diogenes

The GCA actively promotes scholastic chess in the belief that chess is a safe, cost-effective and inclusive enrichment activity which helps youth from all backgrounds succeed in school and in life. There is much evidence that children enjoying the game of chess develop skills of concentration, memory, reasoning, patience and determination; all key in gaining the self-confidence and self esteem which are fundamental to academic achievement. Because chess is a level playing field for all ages, it also encourages important parent, family and adult involvement.

The GCA helps coordinate and support high quality scholastic chess competition, innovative after-school leagues and activities, at-risk and disadvantaged youth programs, chess program start-up assistance, development and identification of chess teachers and coaches, and enhanced communications among scholastic chess participants.

More links and information

  • To find upcoming scholastic events, go to the GCA calendar by clicking the Calendar of Events menu button on the left of this page. We list many forthcoming scholastic events, not only GCA events. Flyers, registration forms, and contact information may be found within the calendar items.
  • For Frequently asked questions concerning scholastic tournaments consult the MLK tournament FAQ. Most of these points apply to scholastic tournaments in general.
  • The GCA policy regarding home school students and teams.