Carrickfergus Community Chess Club

Welcome to our chess family

What We're All About

At Carrickfergus Community Chess Club, we strive to be a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive space for all ages and abilities. We meet to share the love of the game in community, where every person is valued, embraced, and respected.

How We Play Together

Our club is built on three simple values that guide how we treat one another:

Respect: Treat every member and visitor with kindness and courtesy, valuing each person just as they are.

Dignity: Uphold the worth of every individual, ensuring everyone feels safe and at home regardless of chess skill or background.

Fair Play: Play with honesty, integrity, and grace whether winning or losing, remembering that friendship and community matter far more than the result.

Looking Out For Each Other

We take the safety and well-being of everyone in our community very seriously:

Following the Open Door Centre Safeguarding Policy with copies available on request

Safeguarding training provided to all our leaders by the Open Door Centre team

Raise any concerns directly with any club leader or contact our Designated Safeguarding Officer Lynn McKenzie