New Canaan Field Club

DIG Chess
at NCFC

After-School Program · Spring 2026

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Brand new after-school chess classes for elementary & middle school students — all skill levels welcome, from first-timers to passionate players.

The Program

Program
Details

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Schedule
Current Wednesday Sessions
March 4 – April 15
No class April 8

4:00PM – 5:15PM
5:30PM – 6:45PM

Session 2 Registration Now Open!
NEW! Tuesdays: March 31 – May 12
4:30PM – 5:45PM
No class April 8

Wednesdays: April 22 – May 27
Choose a class time:
4:00PM – 5:15PM
5:30PM – 6:45PM


Each session runs for 6 weeks
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Location
New Canaan Field Club
164 Smith Ridge Road
New Canaan, CT

3rd Floor of the Main Building
Drop-off and pickup in the front circle
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Who It's For
Elementary and middle school students
All skill levels welcome — from beginners to experienced players
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What to Expect
Engaging lessons, strategy development, and real gameplay
Students grouped by skill level
A fun, structured environment to build confidence and improve
The Space

See it
for yourself

Chess club setup at New Canaan Field Club

New Canaan Field Club — ready for chess! ♟

Program
Pricing

Field Club Members
$225
per session
Non-Members
$300
per session

⚠ Registration is limited — sessions are expected to fill quickly.

DIG Chess · Est. Fairfield County

Meet
DIG Chess

DIG Chess is a well-established chess organization serving kids throughout Fairfield County with engaging programs that make learning chess fun and rewarding.

They offer group classes from beginner to advanced levels, private lessons, and camps — plus US Chess-rated tournaments and travel teams for competitive players.

The New Canaan program will be led on site by DIG Coach Derek Snell (NCFC member), alongside DIG Chess instructors.

Learn more at digchessteam.com →

Questions? Email us directly.

digcoachderek@gmail.com

Include your child's name, grade, and preferred session time.

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child's spot

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Non-Members
$300
per session
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