Frequently Asked Questions
You probably have questions about ORCA. Here are some answers to commonly-asked questions. If the information you're looking for is not listed here, please go to our Contact page and let us know.
Q: I'm in Sheboygan County. Can I
join the Ozaukee Regional Chess Association? Is there a
benefit?
A: Yes! We're a regional association and are here to support interest in chess in
Ozaukee,
Sheboygan and Washington counties. If you're a chess player,
please consider joining ORCA. When you're an ORCA member, you
receive discounts to all ORCA-sponsored tournaments and other
events!
Q: Where can I play chess in Ozaukee
County?
A: ORCA sponsors open chess in two different locations! Every
Monday night in Port Washington at
Java Dock Cafe, and the second Thursday of every month at the
Thursday Knights group in Mequon.
Q: Do I have to be a member of the United States Chess Federation
(USCF) to participate in ORCA events?
A: It depends. Anyone is welcome to attend ORCA's two club
locations (Port Washington and Mequon) at no cost. ORCA sponsors
various kinds of chess tournaments, ranging from free tournaments
with no USCF membership requirement to official USCF tournaments
where USCF membership is required and an entry fee is charged. More
information about USCF membership and the benefits thereof can be
found at
www.uschess.org.
Q: How do I become a member of ORCA?
A: You may apply for ORCA membership by completing and submitting an
application to the address provided on the membership application
form, along with the appropriate membership dues amount. A PDF
version of the application can be obtained on our
Membership page.
Q: What benefits do I receive for becoming a member of ORCA?
A: Your ORCA membership dues help support ORCA's mission, which is
to promote chess as an educational and recreational activity in
Ozaukee County and surrounding areas. In addition, members in good
standing are eligible to receive a discount in each
ORCA-sponsored tournament where an entry fee is charged.
Q: Are my donations to ORCA tax-deductible?
A: While ORCA is operated as a not-for-profit organization,
donations to ORCA are not tax deductible at this time.
Q: How can I keep apprised of ORCA activities?
A: This site (OrcaChess.org) will be updated periodically with
current information. In addition, ORCA activities and notices can
be received by inviting "Ozaukee Chess" to be your friend on
Facebook or by following "ORCA_Chess" on
Twitter. In addition, you
can get on the email mailing lists for the Port Washington and
Mequon clubs by sending an email request to
or
.
Q: Who do I contact if I have a question that is not covered on this
site or in these FAQ?
A: Send an email to
to get a direct reply.