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For information on US Chess Group Membership plans beyond what is provided below, please contact membership services, 931-787-1234 option #4 or membership@uschess.org

What are Group membership Plans?

Group Membership Plans are designed to make US Chess membership more affordable for large groups, such as schools and the organizations that work with them.

How do Group membership Plans Work?

The sponsoring organization purchases a block of memberships at a reduced rate, then assigns those memberships to the students in their program by issuing that student a voucher that can be redeemed online for a one-year US Chess membership.

How Much do Group Membership Plans Cost?

For current cost information, see Group Membership rates.

Who is eligible to be part of a Group Membership Plan ?

Group Membership Plans are designed for all school age groups through 12th grade, but are restricted to residents of the United States.

What benefits do members in a Group Membership Plan receive?

Group Members receive all the benefits of US Chess membership except for printed magazines. They will have online access to both Chess Life and Chess Life for Kids through the US Chess website. (Separate website registration required.)

Can former US Chess members be part of a Group Membership Plan?

Yes, providing they meet other membership eligibility requirements. Also, someone whose US Chess membership will expire in the next few weeks may be renewed as a member of a Group Membership plan.

Who takes care of redeeming the voucher?

That could be the organization that purchased them or the recipient (or more likely the recipient's parents, coach or teacher.)

How long is a voucher valid for?

A voucher is valid for twelve months from the end of the month in which it was purchased.

What information is required to redeem a voucher?

If the individual is a current or former US Chess member, you will need his or her 8 digit US Chess Member ID. You will also need the member's full name, mailing address, sex, and birthdate. We also ask that you give us the member's current grade in school. An email address is not strictly required but if available is very important to ensure that the member receives the full benefits of his or her US Chess membership, including registration for the US Chess website.

Does redeeming a voucher cost anything?

No, the voucher has already been paid for.

How can the group issuing the vouchers keep track of them ?

There is a tool for this in the TD/Affiliate Support Area. (The group, usually a US Chess affiliate, will have to have access to TD/A. That can be applied for through the Members-Only Area.)