# Kitchener Waterloo Chess Club > We are a not-for-profit, member-based organization promoting the game of Chess in the KW area for all ages. ## Pages - [Media Gallery](https://kwchess.org/media-gallery/) - [Refund and Returns Policy](https://kwchess.org/refund-returns-policy/) - [Sitemap](https://kwchess.org/sitemap/) - [My Account](https://kwchess.org/my-account/) - [Checkout](https://kwchess.org/checkout/) - [Cart](https://kwchess.org/cart/) - [Privacy Policy](https://kwchess.org/privacy-policy/) - [Cookie Policy](https://kwchess.org/cookie-policy/) - [Terms & Conditions](https://kwchess.org/terms-conditions/) - [Support the Club](https://kwchess.org/support-the-club/) - [Sponsorship](https://kwchess.org/sponsorship/) - [Volunteer](https://kwchess.org/volunteer/) - [Membership](https://kwchess.org/membership/) - [Intern Practice](https://kwchess.org/intern-practice/) - [Style Guide](https://kwchess.org/style-guide/) - [News](https://kwchess.org/news/) - [About](https://kwchess.org/about/) - [Contact](https://kwchess.org/contact/) - [Guidelines](https://kwchess.org/guidelines/) - [Home](https://kwchess.org/) ## Products - [KWCC 2026 Winter Active Tournament](https://kwchess.org/product/kwcc-2026-winter-active-tournament/): KWCC 2026 Winter Active: Heat Up the Board Beat the February cold with a day of intense, fast-paced chess! 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