1.     YOU MUST HAVE FUN OR YOU CANNOT COME!

 

2.     To count as an “official game,” both players must shake hands firmly and wish their opponent “Good Luck.” Both players then report the winner to the Sergeant Major.

 

3.     Please always treat your opponents just as you would like to be treated… “WITH RESPECT.”

 

4.     Chess is a game of concentration. If you want to fool around or run around, you will be asked to leave. If you are asked to leave twice, you won’t come back.

 

5.     Share the waves, share the knowledge. If you figure out a cool move or strategy, share it with your friends.

 

6.     Beating a first timer on their first day does NOT count as an official win.

 

7.     An “official match, one that counts toward your ranking, can be played anywhere, anytime as long as both players are members of the club. Both players will tell the Sergeant Major on the following Wednesday meeting who won. 

 

8.     Only the Big Kahuna (Mr. Neely) or one of the other teachers can kibitz (offer suggestions or advice.)

 

9.     To go to Big Surf at the end of the year, you must not miss more than three club meetings. If you are playing a sport, cheerleading, etc we count you here until your season ends.

 

Last Rule: Remember that you will win in life and on the chessboard if you “MAKE THE RIGHT MOVES”

 

And most importantly….