I have already checked the public library in Statesville and Troutman and did postings on their bulletin boards. The lady at the Statesville library said that they used to sponsor a chess club several years ago. Statesville did have a club but it folded about 11 years ago. I did a posting at the coffee shop in Troutman over a year ago and picked up one player there. Also last year I did a posting on our local nextdoor.com social site and picked up one player. There is club in Charlotte and one in Hickory but they are a long drive away. I would like to get something started in my area.
Thank you for your response.
George Pattie
I forgot all about Craigslist. I have used it several times to sell things. Good idea.! I have also thought about posting a chess party at my house on our nextdoor.com social site. I have already tried the Statesville Senior Center. I went there on their scheduled board games day and no one showed up. There have been some tournaments at the local school and college but I missed them. Thank you very much for your input. If I have any luck I will let you know.
Ur not too far from Charlotte (35-40 miles) and it has one of the best and busiest chess clubs in America. Peter has done an amazing job with not only all the classes for different levels but all the tournaments, including all the famous names he gets to come to Charlotte for his events on a regular basis.
I am looking for chess players to help start a club in my area.