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The Junior Club runs from 7pm until 8:30pm at the Takapuna War Memorial Hall, 7 The Strand, Takapuna, Auckland 0622 (see map below).

Junior Club Information

We have had numerous enquiries about our 'chess course' - please be aware that Junior Club is not a chess course, nor is it childcare. It is an opportunity for kids to play some chess. Parents/guardians must be present with kids aged under 15. We generally don't have the resources to teach complete beginners.

In addition to the Junior Club annual membership fee of $35, in 2025 there is a fee of $3 per night, when you attend. Players are expected to sign in at the door, and if the player is under 15 then a parent or care-giver MUST also sign in AND remain present throughout the evening. The fee for the evening is paid on arrival, at the door, when signing in. Check-in cards for 10 visits can be purchased for $27.
Membership fees, and check-in card purchases, can be paid direct to the club's bank account, ASB 123008-0301266-00.

Chess ladder

We offer the opportunity to play lots of games on a Ladder system - each player will be paired on arrival. This is not intended to be very formal; coaches (if present) may interact with players during the evening. Players make themselves 'available' when they arrive, accept pairings, go to assigned boards to play games, input the results themselves, and make themselves 'unavailable' again when they leave.
There is a charge of $3 each time you attend - to make life simple, we request that you either pay $3 cash on arrival, or buy a 10-visit card (discounted to $27) which will be stamped each time. It really isn't possible for us to keep track of the visits of any individual player so please, we would be very grateful if you would assist in keeping this system working. Our only alternative would be to charge a much increased annual fee (currently $35).
If you want more information, please email Daniel Johns: danieljohns59@outlook.com.


2024 Junior Club Championship

1st= Nolan Hu & Charlie Yang 8/9
2nd Ji Hu Park
Full results on Vega: Junior Club Championship.

If you can't get to the club, then you can practice tactics here!

The Junior Club is NOT a childcare facility. All players must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. Unaccompanied children will not be permitted to attend.

Dear Parents and Caregivers,
In the past few weeks, some children have been left in the club on their own. Some children were left at the club after closing.
We must reiterate that the North Shore Chess Club is not a child care centre. Parents and caregivers are solely responsible for the safety of their children. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver in the club.
North Shore Chess Club

亲爱的家长和监护人,
在过去的几周,有孩子被家长独自放在俱乐部。更有孩子在俱乐部活动结束后仍没有被接走。
我们必须重申,北岸国际象棋俱乐部不是小孩看护中心。家长和监护人必须对孩子的安全负全责。俱乐部活动期间,家长必须全程陪同监护自己的孩子。
北岸国际象棋俱乐部