March ICCA Newsletter

[Erik Czerwin]

Coaches,

The 50th IHSA State Chess Team Tournament wrapped up a few weeks ago, and two weeks later the IESA ran its 14th State Chess Tournament.  The USChess Illinois K-8 Championship is next weekend, and the rated Chess Nationals events happen shortly thereafter.  It's been an emotional journey this year, and a period of great joy, growth, and occasional heartbreak.  Thanks for being along for the ride.

The March Newsletter is a treat!  We've got pieces from Betsy Zacate, Dan Le, and Scott Johnson, in addition to some notes about next season's initiatives. Take a look, and I'll see you at the next tournament!

Finally, if you know of any coach who is not on the ICCA e-mail list and should be (new coaches, coaches with new e-mail addresses, etc.), please send them this link and have them sign up!

See you soon, and if you need ANY support before the Fall, please let me know!

March Newsletter Table of Contents:

1. In Memoriam, Mike Zacate (by Erik Czerwin)

2. The Torch is Passed - Will You Reach for It? (by Betsy Zacate) 
3. From the IHSA’s Desk (by Dan Le)

4. On tap: a Chesscalate change for 2025?  (by Scott Johnson)
5. ICCA Coach of the Year
6. Reminder - IHSA Advisory Committee
7. Forging Forward – Fall Training for Coaches, Stewards, and TDs  (by Erik Czerwin)
8. Summer events at Glenbard East  (by Chris Aderhold)
9. Upcoming Tournaments
10. Reflections on the 50th Annual IHSA State Chess Team Tournament  (by Erik Czerwin) 

11. 23-24 Season Data Break-Down
12. Full Results Of 2023-24 ICCA Survey

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Erik Czerwin

Teacher, Tutor, Coach, Rocketeer - CzTeacherMan

ICCA, NICL, Rock River Chess