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The Eagles Youth Partnership (EYP) and After-School Activities Partnerships (ASAP) hosted the Seventh Annual Eagles Chess Tournament at Lincoln Financial Field yesterday with 225 students from the School District of Philadelphia, including many local participants. The day-long event gave third- through 12th-graders a chance to compete against each other and Eagles players, including offensive linemen Todd Herremans and Winston Justice, as well as safeties Quintin Mikell and Quintin Demps.

In 2003, when EYP first established support for the ASAP Chess program, there were only 28 chess clubs serving fewer than 300 students in Philadelphia. Now, there are 263 clubs, engaging more than 3,500 students playing weekly after school.  

Seeking new recruits

The City of Philadelphia’s Youth Commission is hosting a Summer Opportunities Fair 4 to 8 p.m. May 11 at the Atrium of the Education Center of the School District of Philadelphia, 440 N. Broad St. Organizations and agencies will be providing information about summer camp and enrichment programming for local youths, as well as the opportunity to enroll in programs.