HRCA Membership
Who needs a membership?
HRCA is a member-based organization, which means our members have a say in our governance by voting at Annual Meetings and electing our Board of Directors. Membership fees help us pay for rent, insurance, background checks, staff, Scholastic Cup awards, and more. Members ages 16+ are eligible to vote.
HRCA membership is required to participate in most classes and clubs at HRCA. Membership is also required to complete in the HRCA Scholastic Cup.
Are you trying to sign up for a class? Please visit: https://hrchessclub.org/our-chess-programs/
If you are trying to register for a tournament, please visit: https://hrchessclub.org/upcoming-events/
Membership Cost
We offer very low membership costs! We currently have two membership pricing tiers – $10 and $25. HRCA membership fees are not refundable and are not pro-rated.
Basic HRCA Membership
$10
- Valid through August 31st
- Required for most K-12 students enrolled in HRCA’s classes and clubs
(INCLUDED in all HRCA classes with an annual registration fee!) - Required for non-HRCA students who wish to participate in the HRCA Scholastic Cup
- Optional for friends and family members who want to support HRCA and/or vote in upcoming elections.
| This Membership is For: | It is Required for those who participate in: |
| Most K-12 students enrolled in HRCA’s classes and Clubs | HRSCC, Guppies, Masters, Girls Club, Homeschool Club, most HRCA-run school chess clubs HRCA Scholastic Cup HRCA financial aid program |
| K-12 students who are in an HRCA program that did not require a $25 registration fee (ex. Title I, PAL, ReCenters, Libraries, etc) | HRCA Scholastic Cup HRCA financial aid program |
| K-12 students who are not in enrolled in HRCA chess classes/ clubs | HRCA Scholastic Cup HRCA financial aid program HRCA Annual Meeting Elections (Ages 16+) |
| Friends and family who are not players but want to support HRCA and/or vote in HRCA elections. | HRCA Annual Meeting Elections (Ages 16+) |
| HRCA Staff and Volunteers | HRCA Staff and Tournament Directors |
Regular HRCA Membership
$25
- Valid for 1 calendar year
- Required for players at HRCC and PSCC
- Optional for friends and family members who want to support HRCA and/or vote in upcoming elections.
| This Membership is For: | It is Required for those who participate in: |
| Adults who play at our casual and rated clubs | HRCC and/or PSCC |
| Advanced K-12 students who play at our casual and rated clubs (and not enrolled in class) | HRCC and/or PSCC |
| Friends and family who are not players but want to support HRCA and/or vote in HRCA elections | HRCA Annual Meeting Elections (Ages 16+) |
What Programs Include Membership?
The following classes/programs have HRCA membership included in their Registration fee, so students do not need to purchase another:
| Girls Club | Guppies | Homeschool Club |
| HRSCC | Masters Class | |
| Christopher Farms Chess Club | Cooke ES Chess Club | Old Donation School Chess Club |
| Star of the Sea Chess Club |
Frequently Asked Questions
I paid an annual registration fee in the spring that included membership. Do I need to pay again?
Yes, Our Annual Registration Fee includes a basic Membership ($10), which is only valid through August 31st. If you have a Regular Membership ($25), those are valid for 1 calendar year.
How do I know if my class/program included membership?
If your class/program is listed in the chart above, it includes HRCA membership! If you are in one of our other classes at Rec Centers, Libraries, Title I schools, and other school chess programs, you would have had to purchase membership separately.
I just paid for a membership, but found out I was already a member. Can I get a refund ?
Memberships are non-refundable, but we will extend your membership for an additional year.
Do I need a membership to play in HRCA tournaments?
We do not require HRCA membership for our weekend tournaments unless you are wanting to compete in the NEW HRCA SCHOLASTIC CUP. We do require Membership to play at our rated Club Events (HRCC and PSCC).
Membership Form
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