KLC GATE/TEAM USA Program Application Form
🎓 KLC GATE Program Registration Process
STEP 1: To enroll in KLC’s GATE Program, students must first complete the official application form.
Only students who submit the application will be considered for evaluation.
📝 Selection Criteria: Applicants will be evaluated based on the following:
STEP 2: Tournament Requirement: All applicants must register for and participate KLC 9/1 Labor Day Selection Rated Tournament as part of the evaluation process. Tournament performance allows us to assess each student’s current skill level, game behavior, and readiness for advanced training.
STEP 3: Final Evaluation and Interview: Qualified students will receive a formal invitation. Afterward, we will follow up with students and their families to confirm placement and class scheduling.
STEP 1: To enroll in KLC’s GATE Program, students must first complete the official application form.
Only students who submit the application will be considered for evaluation.
📝 Selection Criteria: Applicants will be evaluated based on the following:
- Age and USCF rating
- In-class performance
- Passion and enthusiasm for chess
- Personal growth goals
- Parental support and involvement
- Time commitment to training, self-study, and tournament participation
STEP 2: Tournament Requirement: All applicants must register for and participate KLC 9/1 Labor Day Selection Rated Tournament as part of the evaluation process. Tournament performance allows us to assess each student’s current skill level, game behavior, and readiness for advanced training.
STEP 3: Final Evaluation and Interview: Qualified students will receive a formal invitation. Afterward, we will follow up with students and their families to confirm placement and class scheduling.