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Westlane Middle School
Thank you for your interest in Chess Club at Westlane Middle School! Indy Chess is excited to offer this program on Tuesdays 4:40pm - 5:40pm from October 20th through December 15th.
Students in grades 6th to 8th grade are eligible to participate, and the club meets in the library. Students will be dismissed to the Library at 4:25pm and do independent study until 4:40pm supervised by the coaches. Car riders will be picked up at 5:40pm at Door 1 and bus riders will be supervised till boarding the afterschool bus at approximately 6:00pm.
The cost is $89 per semester, which includes workbook materials. Scholarships: Students on public assistance (or in other financial need) may use coupon code WESTLANESCHOLARSHIP at checkout for 100% off the registration fee. [You may be asked to provide documentation at a later date.] Questions? Email jerika@indychess.org.
Clubs will be taught by Coach Ryan McCrea. Coach Ryan is a 1900+ peak USCF-rated player, a Tournament Director with USCF, and has a Master’s degree from Indiana University. He coached the 1st place 6th Grade & Under Indiana state champion team in 2026.
Have siblings? Use coupon code TWOKIDS for $10 off the total if registering one additional sibling, or THREEKIDS for $20 off the total if registering two additional siblings.
Registration is closed.
If you are still interested in chess club, join our waitlist here.

Upcoming Events

Blitz Night!Fri, Nov 13Latvian Community Center
Adult Casual (18+) Chess MeetupSun, Nov 15Guggman Haus Brewing Co.
Turkey Tornado IVSat, Nov 21St. Paul Episcopal Church
Blitz Night!Fri, Nov 27Latvian Community Center
Adult Casual (18+) Chess MeetupSun, Nov 29Guggman Haus Brewing Co.
Bughouse Brawl VISun, Dec 06St. Barnabas School Gym
Blitz Night!Fri, Dec 11Latvian Community Center
2nd Annual Girls City Chess ChampionshipSat, Dec 12St. Paul's Church (North Entrance)
3-Day Winter Break Chess Camp (w/ optional rated tourney)Mon, Dec 21St. Thomas Aquinas School (Bethany Room)
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