Ballarat Junior Chess Club
Chess Coaching Term 2, 2026
To all Ballarat Junior Chess Club Members, Parents, and Chess Players.
We are very pleased to announce that Chess coaching and games sessions for Term 2 of 2026 are back and present the information and registration details below. We are only accepting applications for children aged from 6 to 17 years old.
Term 2 Coaching Details
Start Date: Thursday, 30th April
End Date: Thursday, 25th June
Time: 5.30 pm to 6.45/7.00 pm
Location: Humffray Room, Level 4, Ballarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat.
Register via Trybooking https://www.trybooking.com/DLLST
If your child is not continuing in Term 2 of 2026, please let us know via email or text so we can allocate their place to someone on the waiting list.
Session Format
5.30 to 5.45 pm: Registration and casual games within coaching groups.
5.45 to 6.15 pm: Formal coaching sessions led by Head Coach Scott Stewart.
6.15 to 7.00 pm: League games for all players, including those not in the formal coaching sessions (free to attend).
Additional Information
Students participating in the coaching program and their families will become junior members of the Ballarat Chess Club, allowing them to join senior club events (7.00 pm onwards) at no additional cost. Playing in the longer time control limit events at the senior club is the best way for a junior player to get both an Australian and an International chess rating.
One significant change for Term 2 will be that children will not be able to access their mobile phones during coaching and games sessions. Mobile phones should be turned off and either left in their bags or placed in a box which will be provided. We have found that some students become preoccupied and disengaged in the coaching and games sessions. They can also be distracting to other students and the coaches. If a student needs to contact their parent, then they should ask their coach or the co-ordinator for assistance.
Parents are responsible for their child’s conduct during sessions. Juniors staying for senior events must behave appropriately. For further details see the attached flyer.
Additional information including a copy of the club's Child Safe Policy is available from the BJCC website at the Child Safe page here...
These guidelines aim to ensure the safety of all participants, respect for the venue, and a positive experience for everyone involved.
Guidelines for Behaviour and Requirements at Coaching Sessions
The Ballarat Mechanics Institute is a heritage-listed building shared with other groups, including elderly patrons. It is essential that all juniors demonstrate respect for the venue and its users by adhering to the following rules:
- Scott Stewart (Head Coach): 0410 052 134
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Kind Regards,
Kevin Perrin & Scott Stewart
Ballarat Chess Club Inc.
Enrolment
Please fill in your details on the enrolment page, and follow the prompts to make payment.
For further enquiries about the course, or for payment enquiries, contact BCC Treasurer, Kevin Perrin (0418 533 517 treasurer@ballaratchess.com).
Ballarat Junior Chess Club
Enrol online, or if you have further questions, contact Ruari, Scott, Jasan or Kevin. Term 4 already started? That's okay - just contact us and we'll look after you - our goal is to get more children playing more chess more often, and enjoying more of the great benefits of chess in their life!
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