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Holiday Programs & Clubs

Gardiner Chess

Holiday Programs

Gardiner Chess run holiday programs in two locations: Brisbane and Gold Coast. Programs run from 8.30am through to 4.00pm and consists of 3-4 lessons each day where new concepts are learnt, plus tournament games and a chance to get fresh air!

Our holiday programs are a lot of fun, and a great way for kids to learn more about chess in a relaxed and engaging setting.

Holiday Programs

Upcoming Events

25
May

2025 Term 2 Brisbane One Day Challenge

Mt Gravatt Bowls Club, Carson Room
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Gardiner Chess is excited to present the Term 2 Brisbane One Day Challenge. This one day rapid event is perfect for juniors of all ages and abilities as there will be two divisions!

The OPEN division is for all rated players and for those trying hard to get a rating. The NOVICE division will be for unrated players only and is perfect for younger or newer players wanting to try a weekend tournament for the first time.

 

  • When: Sunday, 25th May
  • Where: Mt Gravatt Bowls Club, Carson Room.
  • Time: 9.30am for registration, starting at 10.00am and finishing approx 4.00pm
  • Cost: $45.00 per player

Other Tournament details are:

  • Time Control: 15 minutes per player + 3 seconds per move
  • Prizes
    • Open: 1st to 3rd place + 3 x Rating Groups
    • Novice: 1st to 3rd + Other trophies
  • All games submitted for Queensland Junior Rating
  • More prizes added pending numbers.
  • Registration will CLOSE on Friday 23rd May!!

Come along and give this event a go and have a heap of fun! Parents can hang around.

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31
May

2025 Term 2 Sunshine Coast One Day Challenge

Sunshine Coast Grammar School Aquatic Centre
9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Gardiner Chess is excited to present the Term 2 Sunshine Coast One Day Challenge. This one day rapid event is perfect for juniors of all ages and abilities as there will be two divisions!

The OPEN division is for all rated players and for those trying hard to get a rating. The NOVICE division will be for unrated players only and is perfect for younger or newer players wanting to try a weekend tournament for the first time.

  • When: Saturday, 31st May
  • Where: Sunshine Coast Grammar School, Rooms above the Aquatic Centre
  • Time: 9.30am for registration, starting at 10.00am and finishing approx 4.00pm
  • Cost: $45.00 per player

Other Tournament details are:

  • Time Control: 15 minutes per player + 3 seconds per move
  • Prizes
    • Open: 1st to 3rd place + 3 x Rating Groups
    • Novice: 1st to 3rd + Other trophies
  • All games submitted for Queensland Junior Rating
  • More prizes added pending numbers.
  • Registration will CLOSE on Friday 30th May!!

Come along and give this event a go and have a heap of fun! Parents can hang around and enjoy some sunshine in the outside area or head across the road to the cafe and other eateries!

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07
Jun

2025 Far North Queensland Junior Chess Championships

Trinity Anglican School, Multi Purpose Hall, White Rock Campus
9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Gardiner Chess, in conjunction with Trinity Anglican School is delighted to bring you this exciting event – the Far North Queensland Junior Chess Championships! This event is also proudly sponsored by FGF Developments.

The event will be played across one day at a rapid time control with trophies up for grabs for various age categories. On the day there will be two separate divisions, an Open division (all rated players + those trying to get a rating) and a novice division for players who may be a bit younger or less experienced.

  • When: Saturday 7th June
  • Where: Trinity Anglican School, White Rock (Multi Purpose Hall)
  • Time: Registration from 9.30am to 9.45am. Approximate finish will be 3.30pm to 4.00pm.
  • Time Control: 15 minutes + 3 seconds per move added
  • Who: All junior players!
  • Cost: $35 per player
  • Prizes Open: 1st to 3rd + Under 12 1st to 3rd + Girls 1st to 3rd
  • Prizes Novice: 1st to 3rd + 2 x Age bracket prizes determined on day

For any questions, please contact us on [email protected].

A flyer for the event can be found HERE!

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08
Jun

2025 Term 2 Gold Coast Girls

William Duncan SS Hall
9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Gardiner Chess is excited to present the Term 2 Gold Coast Girls Tournament. This one day rapid event is perfect for girls of all ages and abilities as there will be two divisions!

The OPEN division is for all rated players and for those trying hard to get a rating. The NOVICE division will be for unrated players only and is perfect for younger or newer girls wanting to try a weekend tournament for the first time.

 

  • When: Sunday, 8th June
  • Where: William Duncan State School (Cnr Explorers Way and Alexander Dr, Highland Park)
  • Time: 9.30am for registration, starting at 10.00am and finishing approx 4.00pm
  • Cost: $45.00 per player

Other Tournament details are:

  • Time Control: 15 minutes per player + 3 seconds per move
  • Prizes
    • Open: 1st to 3rd place + Other Trophies
    • Novice: 1st to 3rd + Other trophies
  • All games submitted for Queensland Junior Rating
  • Registration will CLOSE on Friday 6th June!!

Come along and give this event a go and have a heap of fun! Parents can hang around and enjoy some sunshine in the outside area or head across the road to the cafe and other eateries!

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21
Jun

2025 Gold Coast Junior Championships

William Duncan SS Hall
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

One of the biggest events on the junior calendar is the Gold Coast Junior Championships. This event is split into three different divisions with Under 8, Under 10 and Under 12-18 sections.

Will anybody be able to win both their age group in the Gold Coast Juniors and then back it up in the Queensland Juniors?

  • Divisions:

Under 8 – Saturday 21st June

Under 10 – Sunday 22nd June

Under 12-18 – Both days!

 

  • Where:

William Duncan State School

Corner Explorers Way and Alexander Drive, Highland Park

 

  • Time Controls:

Under 8 and Under 10 – 15 minutes + 3 secs per move

Under 12 to 18 – 30 minutes + 30 secs per move

 

  • Cost:

Under 8 and 10 – $45 per player

Under 12 to 18 – $85 per player

 

  • Prizes:

Under 8 and 10 – trophies for 1st to 3rd as well as best girl. Additional prizes added pending numbers

Under 12 to 18 – trophies for 1st to 3rd in each age group. $300, $200, $100 for 1st to 3rd overall.

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30
Jun

2025 Gold Coast Winter Holiday Program

Somerset College, Gallus Classrooms
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Students will be able to learn new strategies, play over famous games of chess, take on challenging puzzles, and play tournament games.

Coaching will be available to all levels from beginner through to tournament player.

Students should bring their lunch and snacks, water bottle and a HAT!

When

Monday 30th June — Wednesday 2nd July, 2025

8:30am – 4:00pm

Where

Somerset College, Galus Classrooms Upstairs
Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba

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Cost

$70 per child per day, $130 for two days, or $180 for all three days.
$10 late fee on the day

Thursday is Tournament Day!
Gold Coast Winter Cup

When

Thursday 3rd July 2025
(same venue)

Registration from 9:30am
Round 1 @ 10:00am
Finish @ 4:00pm

Cost

$45 per player. No Entries on the day.

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How To Get Involved In Clubs and Extension Programs

Gardiner Chess currently runs several junior clubs in South-East Queensland.

The Brisbane Northside club runs from 6.00pm to 8.00pm every Tuesday night during term time at Nudgee College on Sandgate Road. Each night consists of students enjoying a combination of coaching sessions and playing time. The club also has different tournaments from time to time including their ACF rated club championship.

We have also added an extension group for Brisbane South on Thursday afternoons at Wishart State School from 4.15pm to 5.30pm headed up by FM Dusan Stojic! We will be running two groups with the aim of extending students with further coaching so this group is invite only. If you are interested, please contact us via [email protected].

On the Gold Coast we currently run a club out of our office on Mondays. This is invite only and runs from 4.15pm to 5.30pm. Please contact us if you are interested at all.

External clubs are a great way for students to meet new friends and be challenged by stronger players from different schools.

Event Registration

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Registration for individuals is via our iClassPro app, and is only available on selected tournaments.

For all questions please contact our Events team on [email protected]

Teacher & Coordinator Registration

Please Note: This form is for School Teachers and Coordinators ONLY. Individual registration links are available for schools where there is no chess coordinator or official school entries. Please email [email protected] for further information.

Step One: Download the spreadsheet below and complete all details. For all questions please contact our events team on [email protected]

Step Two: Complete the form below and upload the spreadsheet.

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