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• Prior to play, please sign in at the reception area, pay any event fee and proceed to playing area. At the end of play, please leave the playing area as you found it, then sign out in the reception area.
  

• Chess pieces and boards are furnished by the club and should be treated with appropriate care. Club equipment should not be used for any purpose other than playing chess.
  

• Chess Club members shall conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the CYMCA core values (see below). Members will always practice good sportsmanship, fair play and be courteous to other players.
  

• Consistent with CYMCA policy, only agents of The Monmouth Chess School and Club may provide services to members and guests. This includes chess instruction or solicitation for instruction. Failure to comply will result in dismisal from the premises and may result in loss of membership.
  

• During USCF-rated tournaments, the USCF Official Rules of Chess, 5th Edition, will be followed. The Chief Tournament Director will be the final arbiter when questions arise.
  

• Chess Club members and guests shall be considerate and avoid excessive noise because others are concentrating on ongoing games. Cell phone use is not permitted in the playing area. Cell phones must be turned off when entering the playing areas. Texting, receiving or placing phone calls is permitted in the reception area and only if done quietly and minimally.
  

• Club members and visitors may purchase snacks and beverages in the reception area. However, members are responsible for their food/beverage choices and for keeping their play area neat and clean during play. Members and visitors are responsible for cleaning up after themselves.
  

• Parents are responsible for their children. Children under age 12 require a parent or guardian to remain. For questions, see the Director. The Monmouth Chess School and Club assumes no responsibility if children end play and leave the building.
  

• Chess club members and visitors will at all times be respectful of the CYMCA building and property. Members are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the Y’s core character values - caring, honesty, respect, responsibility. Failure to do so may result in immediate dismissal from the premises and revocation of membership.