Sign-up for the 2026-2027 season

All Download links are currently ACTIVE
For Rochester public schools, click 'HERE' to download the informational letter. 
For Rochester public schools, click 'HERE' to download the registration form.

For Rochester private schools, click 'HERE' to download the informational letter. 
For Rochester private schools, click 'HERE' to download the registration form.

For all Buffalo area public schools, click 'HERE' to download a copy of the informational letter.
For all Buffalo area public schools, click 'HERE' to download just the registration form.

For Buffalo private schools, click 'HERE' to download the informational letter. 
For Buffalo private schools, click 'HERE' to download the registration form.


For all Rochester and Buffalo schools, click 'HERE' for the combination ACB/MS Chess Pre-scheduling Form
For Rochester and Buffalo public schools, click 'HERE' to download the new, required Billing information Form
For Rochester and Buffalo private schools, click 'HERE' to download the new, required Billing information Form

For all Albany area schools, click 'HERE' to download a copy of the informational letter.
For all Albany area schools, click 'HERE' to download just the registration form.

For Albany schools, click 'HERE' to download the Pre-scheduling form.


The registration deadlines for the 2026-2027 season are:
Rochester:  Friday, October 16, 2026
Buffalo:  Friday, October 23, 2026
Albany:  Friday, October 16, 2026

NOTE:  schools may be permitted to register after the deadline IF space is available.
Schools may not begin participating until all registration forms (including Billing Information forms where applicable) are received.