Hampton Roads Chess Association
Make Your Move. Become an HRCA Member.
Support local chess, enjoy member benefits, and help create opportunities for players of all ages throughout Hampton Roads.
$25 per person · Valid through August 31st
Why Join HRCA?
HRCA is a member-based organization. Membership gives our community a voice. Members age 18 and older help shape HRCA’s future by voting at Annual Meetings and electing our Board of Directors.
Your dues help support facility costs, insurance, training, background checks and youth-safety requirements, staffing, Scholastic Cup awards, scholarship administration, technology, and other essential operations.
By becoming a member, you help sustain and grow chess opportunities throughout our community.
Member Benefits
- First-alert event and class registration notifications, plus early bird discounts
- Participation in the HRCA Scholastic Cup
- Schlich Scholarship Fund financial aid awards
- Special members-only events and activities
- Access to HRCA’s Chess Library
- Members-only newsletter
- Member spotlights and achievements
- Youth Leader Development Program
- Free game analysis at HRCA tournaments, when available
- Noise-cancelling headphone checkout at tournaments, subject to availability
- Clock checkout at the VA Scholastic State Championship, subject to availability
- Prize eligibility at Hampton Roads Chess Club; rated tournament entries are extra
HRCC offers free casual play without an HRCA membership requirement. Adults, teens, and any youth rated 1000+ may participate.
Two Ways to Join
Join Directly
Becoming a member or renewing without a class registration? Complete the HRCA membership form below.
or Add Membership in JackRabbit
Registering for classes in JackRabbit? Add HRCA MEMBERSHIP/Scholastic Cup for 2026-2027 to your cart without completing a separate membership form. You will be charged on September 1 or upon registration if after September 1.
What’s Changed This Membership Year?
Membership dues help offset rising operational costs and support Scholastic Cup awards and the infrastructure behind HRCA’s programs and events.
- Membership is opt-in. Membership is no longer automatically included with program registration. Most HRCA weekend tournaments, classes, and camps do not require membership.
- Membership year: September 1–August 31. Enrollments after May 1 will be prorated at $15.
- Scholastic Cup is a membership benefit. Students who wish to compete for Scholastic Cup recognition must maintain a current HRCA membership, rather than pay a separate Cup participation fee.
- One annual rate: $25. Youth and adults pay the same membership fee.
Already a Member?
Please check your membership status before purchasing or renewing.
For member privacy, only names and expiration dates are listed. Use of this list for any purpose other than official HRCA business is strictly prohibited.
Membership Terms & Conditions
By becoming a member of HRCA, you acknowledge and agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions. Your membership is contingent upon your acceptance of and compliance with these terms.
Read Membership Terms & Conditions
HRCA Membership is subject to HRCA’s Code of Conduct and Youth Safety Policy, the HRCA General Liability Waiver and Release , the US Chess Safe Play Policy , US Chess Code of Ethics , and US Chess Rules (collectively “HRCA Rules”). These policies and guidelines are in place to ensure a safe, respectful, and enjoyable environment for all members, promote good sportsmanship and positive relationships with our community, and ensure that we are good stewards of the facilities and equipment we own, lease, and operate.
Payment for HRCA membership must be done through online registration. Membership is not complete until both completed Membership Form and payment are received . HRCA memberships are not pro-rated and they are not refundable. Membership is not automatically renewed. Members will be notified when it is time for renewal via email. Renewals require completion of the HRCA Membership Application and payment of membership fee.
HRCA reserves the right to update, amend, or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time, without prior notice. Continued participation in our programs or use of our facilities after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. It is your responsibility to regularly review the Terms and Conditions to stay informed of any changes.
Join or Renew Your HRCA Membership
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