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Chess

Ballymena Academy Chess Club meets every Wednesday in Room 43 from 3.25-4.30pm.

This club is a great way to improve your thinking skills and meet new people. We welcome those who are interested in learning the game along with the more experienced players.

We have an under 16 and 19 team that have in the past few years won Ulster titles and represented the province in the All – Ireland Finals in Dublin. The club also proves to be a very popular ‘skill’ for students completing their Duke of Edinburgh Award. So, if you are interested in learning a new skill and improving your thinking skills please come along.

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