Solihull Chess Club is one of the largest Chess Clubs in the Midlands.
The Club meet at 7.00pm every Wednesday evening at the Blossomfield Club, Widney Lane, Solihull, B91 3JY.
Members play socially and competitively.
The club we have teams in several divisions of the Birmingham and Leamington Chess Leagues.
All standards of ability are catered for and coaching can also be provided.
The Junior Club (5-15 years of age) runs from 6.00 to 7.00 pm every Wednesday.
Our Constitution can be seen here.
Our Safeguarding Policy can be seen here.
Photos of our club...
2023 Trophy Presentation/Photoshoot
A printable match results card can be found here
Blossomfield Club, Widney Lane, Solihull West Midlands, B91 3JY
Contact: Secretary: Matthew Allen
Phone: 07834 689 413
Email: info@solihull.chessclub.cloud
Blossomfield Club, Widney Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3JY, United Kingdom
Parking is free at the Blossomfield Club. Refreshments can be obtained from the Blossomfield Club bar.
BDCL –
Birmingham and District Chess League
BDCL
Division 1 winners
1979/80,
2018/19, 2021/22, 2022/23
BDCL
Division 2 winners
1949/50,
2003/04, 2010/11, 2013/14
BDCL
Division 3 winners
1948/49,
1988/89, 1990/91, 1993/94, 2001/02, 2011/12, 2014/15, 2023/24
BDCL
Division 4 winners
1948/49,
1965/66, 1998/99, 2013/14
BDCL
Division 5 winners
1970/71,
2011/12, 2012/13, 2013/14, 2018/19
BDCL
Division 6 winners
2004/05,
2011/12
BDCL
Division 9 winners
1993/94
Minor
Division winners
2019/20
(A), 2021/22 (A), 2023/24 (B)
BDCL
Summer League 5800 max rapid play winners
2023
Frank H
Terrill Memorial Trophy
1984/85
(D5)
Gerald
Homer Memorial Trophy
2000/01
(D3)
Dudley
M Townsend Memorial Trophy
1993/94
(D9)
Jim
Barrington Memorial Trophy
2013/14
(D4A), 2023/24 (D5A)
LDCL – Leamington
and District Chess League
Division
1 winners
2015/16
(A)
Division
2 winners
2002/03
(B), 2013/14 (A), 2015/16 (B)
Division
3 winners
2004/5
(C), 2009/10 (B), 2010/11 (C), 2011/12 (C), 2013/14 (C), 2019/20 (C)
Division
4 winners
2004/05
(D), 2013/14 (D), 2017/18 (E), 2024/25 (C)
Open
cup winners
2003/04
U8750
(Formerly U700) cup winners
1996/97,
1999/2000, 2009/10, 2018/19
U1600
(Formerly U120) cup winners
2010/11,
2021/22
National
Club Championships
2017 Intermediate Plate
2018 Major trophy
Solihull
Chess Club Safeguarding Policy Statement
1) This policy will apply to all members and
visitors to the club when undertaking club activities. It is for the benefit of
children and vulnerable adults.
A child or junior member is defined as anyone under
the age of eighteen.
A vulnerable adult is defined as a person over the
age of eighteen who may need community care services because of a disability (mental
or otherwise), age or illness.
The normal venue of the club is:-
The Blossomfield Club Ltd
The Wardens
Widney Lane
Solihull
B91 3JY
2) The Club welcomes all players who can play chess
to a reasonable standard. It allows and encourages junior players to
participate in club activities and events both home and away.
The club does not offer formal tuition in the game
of chess.
The purpose of this policy is to safeguard the
welfare of young people and vulnerable adults attending club activities.
3) A copy of this policy will be posted on the
Solihull Chess Cub website.
4) Solihull Chess club recognises that the welfare
of and interests of children and vulnerable adults, are paramount in all
circumstances enshrined in the Children Act 2004, and The safeguarding
Vulnerable Group Act 2006. It aims to ensure that, regardless of age, gender,
religion or beliefs, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, identity, or
socioeconomic background, all children and vulnerable adults:-
a.
Have a
positive and enjoyable experience of chess in a safe and protected environment.
b.
Are
protected from harm and abuse whilst participating in chess and related
activities.
To achieve these aims we have adopted the protocols
of the English Chess Federation Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Groups
Policy and Code of Conduct, a copy of which can be found on the ECF website
www.englishchess.org.uk, and also in the Manual of Safeguarding established and
maintained by Solihull Chess Club. We have also drawn on the protocols and the
policy of The Birmingham and District Chess league, a copy of which can be
found in the BDCL handbook. The protocols of both organisations have been adapted
to suit the domestic circumstances of Solihull Chess Club.
5) The club has appointed a Safeguarding Committee
headed by a Safeguarding Officer to oversee the implementation of this policy
during club activities. The Safeguarding Officer is: Roland Robson
6) It is the duty of everyone at the club to pass
on concerns or allegations of child abuse or neglect to the Safeguarding
Officer who will investigate such concerns in accordance with ECF guidelines.
7) All parents/guardians are required to escort
their charges to the club premises at the beginning of club activities, and to
collect them at the end, or to provide written permission for them to be either
unaccompanied, or accompanied by another club member.
8) The club welcomes players participating in club
activities at premises other than the home venue. It is the responsibility of
the parent/guardian to provide escorted transport to and from such a venue, and
to remain with their charge during the event, or to give written permission for
the player to be escorted and monitored by another club member during that event.
9) The club strongly recommends that
parents/guardians should provide, in writing, satisfactory contact details such
as home or mobile telephone numbers when junior or vulnerable players are
engaged in club activities.
This policy will be regularly reviewed by the
Safeguarding Committee to ensure that it remains fit for purpose.
Signed …………………………………………………………
Date …………………………………………………………
