Events

Volunteer Orientation

Please join us at ASAP's monthly Volunteer Orientation. At this session, new volunteers will learn more about ASAP and our different volunteer opportunities, meet other new volunteers,and fill out paperwork needed to complete required clearances to work with youth. To register and receive the Zoom information, please contact Sara at smorningstar@phillyasap.org.

Recurring

PSSL Scrabble League High School

From October through February, ASAP runs the Philadelphia Scholastic Scrabble League (PSSL), the competitive arm of ASAP Scrabble for students grades 3rd-12th.  The Scrabble League is open to Philadelphia public and charter schools. This year, the league will compete online. To join ASAP’s Philadelphia Scholastic Scrabble League, please contact Caroline Henley at chenley@phillyasap.org or call 215.545.2727 ext. 13. […]

Recurring

PSSL Scrabble League Elementary/Middle School

From October through February, ASAP runs the Philadelphia Scholastic Scrabble League (PSSL), the competitive arm of ASAP Scrabble for students grades 3rd-12th.  The Scrabble League is open to Philadelphia public and charter schools. This year, the league will compete online. To join ASAP’s Philadelphia Scholastic Scrabble League, please contact Caroline Henley at chenley@phillyasap.org or call 215.545.2727 ext. 13. […]

Grand Prix Elementary School Tournament

The Grand Prix, a virtual chess competition, occurs between November 1st and December 18th. Chess players in grades K-12 will complete lessons and puzzles and participate in ASAP events to earn points. In the Elementary School Tournament, K-5 students students will compete on ChessKid.com to earn points towards their individual and team Grand Prix total. […]

Grand Prix Free for All Tournament

Each Thursday until December 18th at 4:00 PM, ASAP Chess will be holding the Grand Prix Free for All Tournaments on ChessKid.com. Students in all clubs can earn points by participating in the Grand Prix Free for All Tournaments. ASAP Chess will distribute trophies to top teams and top players.

High School Grand Prix Match

The first High School Grand Prix Match is happening on Tuesday, November 24th! The High School Grand Prix match is for K-5 students to compete against other students. Participating in a Grand Prix match earns your team points towards the Grand Prix total. Email chess@phillyasap.org for more information.

High School Grand Prix Match

The second High School Grand Prix Match is happening on Tuesday, December 15th! The High School Grand Prix match is for K-5 students to compete against other students. Participating in a Grand Prix match earns your team points towards the Grand Prix total. Email chess@phillyasap.org for more information.

Elementary School Grand Prix Match

The first Elementary School Grand Prix Match is happening on Tuesday, November 10th! The Elementary School Grand Prix match is for K-5 students to compete against other students. Participating in a Grand Prix match earns your team points towards the Grand Prix total. Email chess@phillyasap.org for more information.

Volunteer Orientation

Please join us at ASAP's monthly Volunteer Orientation. At this session, new volunteers will learn more about ASAP and our different volunteer opportunities, meet other new volunteers,and fill out paperwork needed to complete required clearances to work with youth. To register and receive the Zoom information, please contact Sara at smorningstar@phillyasap.org.

Scrabble New Club Leader Training

All new club leaders are required to attend a New Club Leader Scrabble training with ASAP Scrabble. Trainings are held on Zoom and led by Johnny Scrabble, a professional Scrabble player and long-time coach.  This interactive training is sure to excite new club leaders as they learn strategies for teaching Scrabble to youth, as well […]

Grand Prix Free For All Tournament

Each Thursday until December 18th at 4:00 PM, ASAP Chess will be holding the Grand Prix Free for All Tournaments on ChessKid.com. Students in all clubs can earn points by participating in the Grand Prix Free for All Tournaments. ASAP Chess will distribute trophies to top teams and top players. Email chess@phillyasap.org to register.