On the 4th of February HABS played in the first round of the English Primary Schools Chess Association National Competition 2017 at Roundwood School, Harpenden. After a long day and tense times for the parents in the team room the boys proved to be very successful. The U11 A team came 1st and the B team 3rd both qualifying for the Bristol semi-final. the U11 C team were joint 5th with Radlett Prep and can go forward to the semi-finals in Pontins, camber sands.

The U9 A team came 1st and the B team 4th again both qualifying for Bristol. The C team were 7th and can go forward to the Plate Competition also at Pontins.

I would like to congratulate the boys and thank the parents for their support throughout the day.