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There is a maximum of 12 players per training squad. To express interest in any squad, please fill in the enquiry form at the bottom of this page. Make sure you indicate which squad you are interested in and a contact phone number.

Classes start in the first week of February and finish in the 2nd week of December. Sessions run over the school holidays. Sessions are recorded so if your child cannot attend they can watch the recording later.

Seven squads will be starting in February 2023 catering for Junior players at various levels of skill complete beginners through to 1650 rating points. 

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All squads will be run online over Zoom. Places are limited and are available on a first come - first served basis. Acceptance into a squad is based on the applicants current ability, positive attitude and future potential in Chess.

Saturday morning "ROOKIES" Squad

Designed for players with 0 - 300 rating points

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learning outcomes

Meeting Time
8:10am - 9:00am Saturdays

Fee: $89/month View all class fees
Your Coach: Junior Master Anya Thurner 
FIDE Rating: 1648


Saturday afternoon "ROOKIES" Squad

Designed for players with 0 - 300 rating points

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learning outcomes

Meeting Time
1:00pm - 1:50pm Saturdays

Fee: $89/month View all class fees
Your Coach: Women's Candidate Master Christy Bernales
FIDE Rating: 2007

Saturday morning "SHARKS" Squad

Designed for players with 150 - 450 rating points

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learning outcomes

Meeting Time
11:00am - 12:00pm Saturdays

Fee: $89/month View all class fees
Your Coach: Kasun Weerasekera


Saturday afternoon "SHARKS" Squad

Designed for players with 150 - 450 rating points

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learning outcomes

Meeting Time
3:00pm - 4:00pm Saturdays

Fee: $89/month View all class fees
Your Coach: Women's Candidate Master Christy Bernales
FIDE Rating 2007

Saturday morning "STAGE 1" Squad

Designed for players with 300 - 600 rating points

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learning outcomes

Meeting Time
11:15am - 12:15pm Saturdays

Fee: $99/month View all class fees
Your Coach: Josh Little
FIDE Rapid Rating 1474

Saturday morning "STAGE 2" Squad

Designed for players with 450 - 850 rating points

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learning outcomes

Meeting Time
9:15am - 10:25am Saturdays

Fee: $109/month View all class fees
Your Coach: International Master Virgilio Vuelban
FIDE Rating: 2233

Saturday morning "STAGE 3" Squad

Designed for players with 600 - 1100 rating points

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learning outcomes

Meeting Time
2:00pm - 3:20pm Saturdays

Fee: $119/month View all class fees
Your Coach: Marco Leon

Saturday morning "STAGE 4" Squad

Designed for players with 750 - 1350 rating points

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learning outcomes

Meeting Time
9:15am - 10:45am Saturdays

Fee: $139/month View all class fees
Your Coach: Kasun Weerasekera

Saturday morning "STAGE 6" Squad

Designed for players with 1050 - 1550 rating points

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learning outcomes

Meeting Time
11:00am - 12:30pm Saturdays

Fee: $139/month View all class fees
Your Coach: International Master Virgilio Vuelban
FIDE Rating: 2233

Saturday mornings "STAGE 8" Squad

Designed for players with 1300 - 1750 rating points

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learning outcomes

Meeting Time
9:30am - 11:00am Saturdays

Fee: $159/month View all class fees
Your Coach: International Master Paulo Bersamina 
FIDE Rating 2433

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