Junior Hour
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- Mondays at 6pm
- Mindsports Centre, Ravenscourt Park
Whether your child is just learning the rules or already playing competitively, Junior Hour is the perfect place to learn, play, and grow in a safe, friendly setting.
🧠 What to Expect
Each session is led by experienced coaches and runs during school term time. Girls are welcome to take part in both Junior Hour and our dedicated Women & Girls Hour.
Activities include:
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- Supervised play and gentle coaching for beginners
- Puzzles, themed games, and group lessons
- Monthly MiniHammer rapidplay tournaments
- Bonus Thursday night lectures and joint activities
Players are grouped by level, from absolute beginners to strong juniors preparing for league play—including our Hammersmith Juniors team in the London League.
🧾 Membership & Fees
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- Junior Membership: £50/year
- Junior Hour Access: £100/year (in addition to membership)
Mid-season joiners may pay a reduced rate. Contact us for more information.
Name: Hammersmith Chess Club
Sort Code: 40-03-21
Account Number: 91245120
👨👩👧 Parents Welcome (Next Door)
To keep the focus in the room, only coaches and staff are present during sessions. Parents are warmly invited to wait next door in the Mindsports Centre café and bar.
📩 Contact
Questions? Email enquiries@hammerchess.co.uk or speak to our Junior Officer, Tom Townsend.