Cadettes Good Sportsmanship Badge and Chess Patch

Like all sports, chess requires good judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making. Playing and celebrating wins and losses helps girls develop self-confidence, an essential outcome of sports participation.

Good sportsmanship is essential in life. As we introduce the fundamentals of chess, including piece names, movements, values, and basic tactics, we also discuss how good sportsmanship promotes teamwork, respect, character-building, enjoyment, fair play, and a healthy reputation.

Participants in this workshop will receive an enriching introduction to chess. Even those familiar with the game will discover new strategies and insights. We are committed to fostering a community of girls who play and love chess, serve as role models for good sportsmanship, and inspire others with their dedication and respect for the game.

Course Duration: 2 hours

Course Fee: $30 (includes patch but not badge)

Prerequisites: No prior chess experience or chessboards are needed, as activities will be conducted using a virtual chessboard.

Badge and Patch Earned: Upon completion of the course, students will receive a Chess Girl Patch with a bishop charm (or only a charm if they already have a patch), which will be mailed to their council at the end of each month. Additionally, girls will earn the Good Sportsmanship Badge, which can be purchased at the local Girl Scout store.

*Badges are not included. *Payments may be subject to a small foreign transactional fee.