About the Club

Welcome to Alwoodley Chess Club

We are an inclusive, welcoming and safe environment that encourages members of all skill levels to improve and enjoy the game. We welcome new members regardless of experience.

Where & When

We meet every Wednesday evening from 7pm at:

The venue offers a spacious room and access to a separate lounge which has a good bar.

How to Join

Feel free come along on a Wednesday evening — you are very welcome to come along and get to know the club. Everyone is welcome to visit us a few times and get to know us before having to make a decision about membership.

You are welcome to just turn up any Wednesday evening but sometimes, particularly during the regular league season, there may be competitive matches taking place so if you contact us before hand we can let you know what to expect and try to make sure there is someone available to have a relaxed chat about the club and to give you a game! ♟️

If you have questions beforehand, please contact us.

Juniors should apply through Leeds Junior Chess Club.

Membership Fees

Community Association membership (required to play at the venue):

• Adult: £35 per year
• Student: £16 per year
• Junior: £15 per year

Chess Club membership: £5 per year

Per session attendance: £3 (Students/Juniors: £1.50)

Season tickets (better value for regular players):

• Full season: £125
• Half year: £62.50
• 10 attendances: £70
• 20 attendances: £100

Club Committee

• Chairman: John Hipshon
• Vice Chairman: David Pedro
• Secretary: Robert Dennington
• Treasurer: Chris Hare
• Safeguarding Officer: David Pedro — davidlpedro@hotmail.co.uk / 07958 126483

Privacy Policy

You can download the club's privacy statement below.

Safeguarding

The club adopts a safeguarding policy in line with the English Chess Federation. Any concerns regarding the safety of young people should be reported to the safeguarding officer immediately. The safeguarding officer is David Pedro — davidlpedro@hotmail.co.uk / 07958 126483.