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MR. PIERSON'S 2010 SUMMER CHESS CAMP 

(Session #1, #2, or BOTH)

at

De La Salle High School

for

Intermediate & Advanced Players

(6 - 11 years old)

DATE:  Session #1:  May 31 - June 4, 2010

               Session #2:  June 7 - 11, 2010

PLACE:  De La Salle High School

                 5300 St. Charles Ave.

                 New Orleans, LA  70115

TIME:     9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

FEE & REGISTRATION:  $200 per session;  $25 registration fee.

TO REGISTER:  Please print Registration Form below, fill in and return with $25 registration fee.  Call 504-895-5717, ext. 124, if you need additional information.

CAMP FORMAT & INFO:

   This course was designed for young players (6-11 years old) who want to improve their chess skills.  Mr. Pierson's Chess Camp promises a solid week of hands-on training from a noted and accomplished scholastic instructor.  Class size is restricted so that each student receives indiviual direction and guidance.

     Each class includes a mid-morning and mid-afternoon break and lunch period (players will need to bring their own lunch).  By the end of the week, students should have improved their skills in the opening, middle and end game.

     Class is divided into three distinct sections.  The first part of each class will be a laboratory on the opening game.  Students will learn one or two new openings each day to spring on their opponents. 

     After a mid-morning break, students will concentrate on chess tacatics and end game play.  In this segment, students will learn to look for common themes or situations which lead to a tactical play.  Also, Mr. Pierson will drill the students individually to make sure they know how to force a win with the slightest winning advantage.

     In the afternoon session, students will play against each other in tournament and match play formats.  In these afternoon tournaments, students will be required to play the opening they learned that day.

     For more information, call William Hebert at De La Salle High School, 504-895-5717, ext. 124 (Voice-mail is available; please leave your name and phone number).

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David Pierson, who founded the Louisiana Scholastic Chess League 27 years ago and is one of the leaders in the scholastic chess competition in the New Orleans area, has taught more than 4,000 young players the game of chess.  His players and teams have won numerous championships, locally and nationally. 

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REGISTRATION FORM for Session #1, #2, or BOTH

Birth Date:  ________________

Name:  ______________________________________________________________

Address:  ____________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip: ________________________________________________________

Current School: _______________________________ Grade ('09-'10) ____________

Phone (work):  __________________________ (home) ________________________

Method of Payment:     ____ Check (made payable to De La Salle High School)

                                              ____ Cash

PLEASE NOTE:  No refunds after May 12.

Session:    _____ 1st (May 31-June 4)           _____ 2nd (June 7-11)               _____ Both

Total Enclosed:  _____________    ($200 per session & $25 registration fee)

Shirt Size:       S         M          L          XL

PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED FORM and PAYMENT TO:

William Hebert

De La Salle High School

5300 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA  70115

        FAX:  504-85-1300