Preparations are ramping up as young chess masters will be gathering in Wawa tomorrow.
Wawa's École Saint-Joseph is set to host its ninth annual Franco-Nord-Ouest Chess Tournament, expected to bring together over 300 Francophone students from nearly 20 French language Catholic and public schools, including in Wawa, Dubreuilville, and Chapleau, but also Hornepayne and Marathon to the northwest and Azilda, Chelmsford, and Hanmer to the southeast.
Players are divided into four categories: Grades 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; and 9 through 12, with prizes awarded to the top students in each category, as well as winning teams.