club etiquette – McMinnville Chess Club https://macchess.org Chess for all ages and skill levels Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:29:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://macchess.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cropped-icons8-knight-100-32x32.png club etiquette – McMinnville Chess Club https://macchess.org 32 32 Announcing our Principles of Club Etiquette https://macchess.org/news/announcing-our-principles-of-club-etiquette/ Sat, 02 Nov 2024 01:03:00 +0000 https://macchess.org/?p=78 It’s official! I’m excited to announce that in addition to our Code of Conduct that our club now has Principles of Club Etiquette. A draft of these principles were proposed several months ago, and now that we’re 2 weeks without any new changes or new feedback, they’re going into effect!

Enjoy the contest and promote chess activities for learning, creativity, and youth participation. Fair play among friends is ensured by practicing the following principles of club etiquette.

Principles of Club Etiquette

McMinnville Chess Club, November 2024

  • Use touch-move, so this practice becomes second nature with your play.
  • Always display goad sportsmanship.
  • Refrain from commenting on games in progress.
  • Disputes can be cordially resolved with assistance from experienced club members.
  • Keep your pieces and board clean while eating during play.
  • Cover your face if you sneeze or cough, and don’t attend club events if you are sick.
  • Congratulate your opponent when your game is over.
  • Make friends!

Thank you all for contributing to the Principles of Club Etiquette feedback process and helping make the club better for everyone, and a huge thank you to Preston Polasek for drafting and pushing it forward.

]]> Feedback requested: Introducing our Principles of Club Etiquette https://macchess.org/news/feedback-requested-introducing-our-principles-of-club-etiquette/ Sat, 12 Oct 2024 19:02:00 +0000 https://macchess.org/home/macchess/public_html/?p=1 Feedback requested! At our chess club meeting this past Wednesday at Mac Market, we shared a draft of our Principles of Club Etiquette. Please take a look, ask any questions, and offer any feedback you may have!

We will make this official after we’ve had at least 2 weeks to discuss this club etiquette document at our club meetings, email newsletter responses, and discussion on Facebook so everyone has a chance to chime in.

Huge thank you to Preston Polasek for drafting this!

McMinnville Chess Club, October 2024

Enjoy the contest and promote chess activities for learning, creativity, and youth participation. Fair play among friends is ensured by practicing the following principles of club etiquette.

Principles of Club Etiquette (Draft)

  • Use touch-move, so this practice becomes second nature with your play.
  • Always display good sportsmanship and never accuse your opponent of cheating.
  • Refrain from commenting on games in progress.
  • Disputes can be cordially resolved with assistance from experienced club members.
  • Keep your pieces and board clean while eating during play.
  • Cover your face if you sneeze or cough, and don’t attend club events if you are sick.
  • Congratulate your opponent when your game is over.
  • Make friends!

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