Running a club isn't that hard. You just need to have appropriate tables/space and advertise. Maybe have some boards and pieces on site to be used. That is the most basic and easiest way to start.
If you wanted to start running tournaments then that would require more work and learning. Running unrated tourneys is pretty easy and learning the basics of that isn't too hard.
Dear chess players,
We would like to invite you to the 1st International children's chess
tournament Trayana Cup, 16-18 January 2015, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.
For further information, prizes and schedule please find below the
official tournament invitation. We look forward to welcoming you in
Stara Zagora and we will be glad to start a cooperation between our
chess clubs.
With best regards,
Jasen Todorov, Chess club Trayana 2011
Tel.: +359 89 990 5604
International children's chess tournament
Trayana Cup
16-18 January 2015, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Venue: Stara Zagora, Zheleznik hotel, 1 Parchevich street
Organizer: „Chess club – Trayana 2011 " Stara Zagora, shah-starazagora.free.bg
Participation is open to all children who: were born after 31.12.2000, have FIDE rating less than
2200 as of 01.01.2015, have duly applied and paid their entry fee in amount of 25 leva (13 €).
The tournament is split in two sections: Group „А“ for children between 8 and 14 years of age, and
Group „В“ for children under 8. Registration expected until 14.01.2015. The time control is 60
minutes + 30 seconds increment per move. The event will be held under the Swiss System, in 7
rounds, pairings and standings with the „Swiss Manager”. Both „A” and “B” will be valid for
Bulgarian rating, tournament „А” will be valid also for FIDE rating.
Schedule:
16.01.2015 /Friday/:
Registration - until 12:15; 12:30 - Technical meeting; 13:00 – Round 1; 16:30 – Round 2
17.01.2015 /Saturday/:
09:00 – Round 3; 13:00 – Round 4; 16:30 – Round 5
18.01.2015 /Sunday/:
09:00 – Round 6; 13:00 – Round 7; 16:30 – Closing ceremony.
Prizes:
The winner of Group “A” is awarded the “Trayana Cup”. Winners of age subgroups Under 8, U10,
U12 and U14 /Girls and Boys/ receive medals. Winning children U8 /ranked 1st, 2nd and 3rd in
Group “B”/ receive material awards. All participants receive a certificate of achievements.
Prize fund:
Winner of Group „А“ – 300 leva/BGN
B10: I – 150 BGN, II – 90 BGN, III – 60 BGN G10: I – 70 BGN, II – 50 BGN, III – 30 BGN
B12: I – 150 BGN, II – 90 BGN, III – 60 BGN G12: I – 70 BGN, II – 50 BGN, III – 30 BGN
B14: I – 150 BGN, II – 90 BGN, III – 60 BGN G14: I – 70 BGN, II – 50 BGN, III – 30 BGN
Accommodation:
Zheleznik hotel. Prices - 18 BGN per person in a double room. Optional breakfast – 4 BGN per
person. Reception Tel.: +359 622 158; www.zheleznikhotel.com
Registration:
Please submit full name, age and ELO rating to:
Iliana Polendakova: +359 888578780, е-mail: polendak@gmail.com
Vasil Kirilov: +359 886123259, е-mail: sigrup_2006@abv.bg
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So I live in Greece in Komotini and I love chess. I'm 33 and have the basic knowlage of things, watched a lot of videos.
My main proffession is a Coach in Track and Field and with my wife we got a Coffee shop.
In our coffee shop we have a big room that can easily host a chess club. But how to make one?
I'm no master. My best rating is 1500ish on online chess. But I do know how to transfer my knowlage to others as long as I unerstand it my self.
So can anyone spend like 15 mins of his time and give me some help?
We have a lot of chess players and chess lovers but most are 1400ish with few reaching 1700ish. Means that they will all be interested.
Plz help