BHS and Anna Regina join Chess in Schools’ programme

Jan 14, 2022 Sports

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) has now expanded its ‘Chess in Schools’ Programme to reach over 30 children in two new secondary schools.
The Bishops’ High School and Anna Regina Secondary have now become the latest schools to benefit from the comprehensive online training for youth development in the sport.

Over 100 students in recent months have been exposed to chess.

This initiative was formed through collaboration with Bishop’s High School Physical Education teacher, Daniel Benjamin, and Headmaster of the Anna Regina Secondary School, Lalljeet Rooplall.
Over 30 students are now engaged in training which commenced last Sunday and is set to continue the course over the next six weeks.
The initiative targets youths aged seven (7) to fifteen (15) years-old at all skill levels, but older students are also able to participate.
The GCF’s online training has restarted for the year 2022 with over 60 new entrants and 60 continuing students from over 20 schools from every County in Guyana.
Some of the country’s best and brightest minds have eagerly grasped at the opportunity to learn the game.
The federation’s goal of discovering new talent and expanding the reach of the game to every region in 2022 is well on its way despite the pandemic.
More than 100 students have been exposed to chess over the recent months thanks to the proactive use of technology by theGCF.
The GCF’s ‘Chess in Schools’ team continues to promote the game and are willing to collaborate with any group that is interested in the development of the sport and Guyana’s children.

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