Tournaments

Tournaments are available for children about every other Saturday.
They last from 8:30 to 2:30. Cost is $16 for the tournament and a $2 membership fee which is good through 12th grade.

My recommendation is to wait until your rating reaches 400 before playing in a tournament.
Even at that rating, it is unlikely you will win a game, but you have to start somewhere. If you enjoy chess and want to get better, tournaments are a great way to do that.

I will be available at most tournaments. I do coach at 5 schools, so there may be others who want my time, but usually I'm not that busy and I'd love to help you learn and improve.

For more info, see the link on the right to the School Chess Association.