Titusville Library Hosting Chess Match Between Washington K-8 School & Phillips Academy on May 24
Want to see some of the City of Birmingham's best young chess players compete?
Titusville Branch Library, #2 6th Avenue SW, is hosting its First Annual Interschool Birmingham City Schools K-8 Chess Match on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. The event is sponsored by the James Lewis Education and Tennis Foundation in Birmingham.
The competition between Booker T. Washington K-8 School and Phillips Academy kicks off at 4:00 p.m. Washington K-8 is located at 115 4th Avenue South, a few blocks from Titusville Elementary. Phillips Academy is located in downtown Birmingham at 2316 7th Avenue North.
Both teams will feature 10 players. Washington K-8's chess team is led by Coach Byrd. Phillips Academy's chess team is led by Coach Spoor.
The James Lewis Education and Tennis Foundation (JLTSFI) was formed to provide scholarships to junior tennis players; support educational and character development programs; and support overall tennis play and tennis skills development. It was established on February 14, 1995.
The founders of JLTSFI, former students of James Lewis, know from experience the positive impact of his work and hope to expand the resources available to the youth of Jefferson County. The chess tournament the organization is sponsoring at Titusville Library is its latest effort to provide a positive impact on youth in Birmingham.
The James Lewis Education and Tennis Foundation has been a big part of the Titusville and Ensley communities for decades, providing tennis and educational outlets for the youth.
For additional information on the K-8 Chess Match between Washington K-8 School and Phillips Academy, contact Coach Byrd of Washington at 205-876-0160.
Brain Blox, which sells games and blocks for kids, says chess improves concentration, develops problem solving skills, improves reading skills, develops strategic thinking, and increases memory.
By Reba Williams|Branch Manager, Titusville Library
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