Tournament Announcements

  South African Open
The South African Open was held December 11th - 12th , 2004 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa . Sorry, no more information available

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  Children's Checkers Tournament
The Children's Checkers Tournament was held February 26th , 2005 in Weekes Branch Library, 27300 Patric Avenue, Hayward, California . Children from Kindergarten to 5th grade play in the morning from 10 AM - 12:30 PM and 6th to 9th play from 1PM until 4:30PM. There is no charge for the tournament. We
will award medals to the top three players in each of the three divisions.

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  New England States & District One Open
The New England States & District One Open was held June 25th , 2005 in the home of Freeman Frank, 22 Floral Avenue, Malden, MA 02148 . Registration 10:30 am, play from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. 5 rounds of GAYP. Highest finishing N.E. resident will be the District One champion; the highest finishing player from each N.E. state will be the champion of that state.

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  Wisconsin Chess & Checker Tournament
The Wisconsin Chess & Checker Tournament was held September 17th , 2005 in Memorial Building, Fennimore, Wisconsin . This is a Chess / Checker tournament on Sat. Sept. 17, 2005 at the Memorial Building in downtown Fennimore, WI. From 9:00 to 3:30, Swiss pairing chess and checkers are run the same. There will be trophies and prizes awarded and food will be available. We run one hour games. This is the third year for our chess tournament and second for checkers. Ed Ferber from Adell, WI. runs our Chess Tournament as he does many in the eastern part of the state. Any advice, or information you could share would be appriciated. You can call me a 888-867-7935 any week day.

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  8th International Match between U.S. and Great Britain & Ireland (100th anniversary)
The 8th International Match between U.S. and Great Britain & Ireland (100th anniversary) was held September 26th - 30th , 2005 in Las Vegas Plaza Hotel . The following players have been chosen for the U.S. team: 1) Jim Morrison 2) Tim Laverty 3) Richard Beckwith 4) John Webster 5) Michael Holmes 6) Gene Lindsay 7) Clayton Nash 8) Joe Schwartz 9) Leo Levitt 10) Anthony Bishop Current alternates: 11) Gerry Lopez 12) Charles Walker

The follow playings for the UK and Ireland team: 1) Hugh Devlin 2) Rawle Allicock 3) Myles Hannigan 4) Patricia Breen 5) S. O'Driscoll 6) Sean Cronin 7) David Harwood 8) P. Doyle 9) G. Owens 10) Colin Young Current alternates: F. Moran and Brian Lucas

Plaza Hotel special room rates are 2 for $45 plus tax from Sunday through Thursday and $59 plus tax Friday the 30th. # for reservations is 1-800-634-6575.

8th International Match Book is being planned by the ACF for the games that will be played. The book will include all the games, annotations, corrections, cooks, diagrams, match history, etc. There will also be photos and short bios of the players. It will be a hard bound book of very good quality. There will be 60 numbered copies for $100 each. The profit from the sale of the books will be used to make up for hosting the UK & Irish team. The unnumbered copies will sell for $40 ($6 postage for overseas). The copies will be limited, so get your orders early. Please send your checks to Gerry Lopez, 41858 Corte Selva, Temecula, CA 92591

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  Mississippi State Open Tournament
The Mississippi State Open Tournament was held March 11th - 12th , 2006 in ICHF Petal, Mississippi . THE MS OPEN ADULT TOURNAMENT WILL BE HELD MARCH 11 & 12 AT THE ICHF IN PETAL.
(Youth event is scheduled for July)

THOSE WISHING TO STAY OVERNIGHT SHOULD CALL CAROLYN REED [601]5827090 AND MAKE RESERVATIONS.

THERE WILL BE A STATE MEETING SAT MAR 11.2006 AT 8:30 AM TO ELECT OFFICERS AND DISCUSS PLAYING TIMES ENTRANCE FEES ETC. PLAYING WILL START SHORTLY THEREAFTER.

YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE! PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD.

ENTHUSIASTICALLY!

ICHF STAFF

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  South Carolina Open State Checker Tournament (Turbo & GAYP)
The South Carolina Open State Checker Tournament (Turbo & GAYP) was held June 16th - 18th , 2006 in Lander University in Greenwood, SC .

Friday, June 16th -- National Turbo Championship (Register 9 a.m., Centennial Hall, Play at 10 a.m.)
Saturday, June 17th -- State GAYP Tournament (Register 9 a.m., Centennial Hall, Play at 10 a.m.)
Sunday, June 18th -- State GAYP finals (begin at 10 a.m.)

Centennial Hall is located on corner of Sproles and Barksdale

Entry fees (Turbo): $25 dollars adult, youth (16 and under) free
Entry fees (GAYP): $25 dollars adult (SC resident); non-resident $150 (Master), $125 (Major) or $100 (minor); all youth (16 and under) free

Great cash prizes available. A brochure is available under calendar at http://www.nccheckers.org/, which contains registration form, accommodations, etc.

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  Edward A. Bruch 2006 Three-move National Tournament
The Edward A. Bruch 2006 Three-move National Tournament was held June 19th - 24th , 2006 in Traveler's Choice Hotel, Medina, Ohio . Referee for the National tournament will be Don Brattin and Leon Creek. Entry fees will be $50 (Master’s) / $30 (Majors) / $20 (Minors). ACF Membership required to enter all divisions, and may be paid at registration. Registration will take place Monday morning from 8:30-10:30 followed by a business meeting. All divisions will play eight four-game rounds. All divisions will play one round Monday. The Majors and Minors will play 2 rounds (6 hour limit per round) on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, followed by the final round on Friday. The masters will play one-and-a-half rounds Tuesday through Friday, with the final round on Saturday. Masters will have an 8-hour limit per round.

This will be a three-move restriction event using 156-opening deck and Swiss system. Recording of games and time clocks will be used in the Masters group. (Players in other divisions are welcome to do the same, but optional). Clocks and scoresheets will be provided. Masters will use a tough deck consisting of 80 openings if the round is still tied after the first two games. The Masters will use the traditional round scoring. The Majors and Minors will play 4-game rounds, scoring by game (2 points for each win, 1 point for each draw).

Official ACF ratings (at time of registration) will be used as a guide to placing entrants into the appropriate division (Masters, Majors, or Minors). The ratings cutoffs for Masters/Majors/Minors are 2300 and 1950. The gray areas are 2250-2300 and 1900-1950. That is, players with a rating of 2300 and higher will enter the Master division. Players with ratings of 1950-2250 will be placed in the Majors, and entrants with a rating of 1900 and lower shall enter the Minors. Players are welcome to play up one division for the challenge and to try for higher prize money.
Winners of the Minors/Majors division of the last 3 Nationals must also move up a division.

The Traveler’s Choice Hotel is located on I-71 between Columbus and Cleveland (closer to Cleveland) and is less than a two hours drive from our 2005 Dublin venue. The hotel is located on the northeast corner of the Exit 218 interchange with state highway 18. Go east ¼-mile, and the hotel is on the left. (Need to do some type of a U-turn at the light to get around the median.)

The Traveler’s Choice has many guestrooms. They will also offer a daily complimentary breakfast, which they don’t normally do for their other patrons. The rate on the sleeping rooms will be $33.00 plus tax. Phone number = 330-725-4571 or e-mail Bw36067@aol.com with type of room, dates, etc. The hotel contains a bar and outdoor swimming pool.

Nearby Attractions

Many restaurants are located at this interchange, including within walking distance --Dairy Queen, Cracker Barrel, Bob Evans, Waffle House, Buffalo Wild Wings, Alexander’s (a great find!), Lou’s Landing Grill and more. A large antique mall is nearby. The Lodi outlet mall and Strongsville mall are both 15 minutes away by interstate.

Cleveland has many attractions, including Lake Erie, Jacob’s Field, Tower City, Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Zoo, Great Lakes Science Center, Playhouse Square, Geauga Lake Amusement Park, and the John G. White chess & checker collection at the Cleveland Public Library.

Airport Transportation to Medina

Airport Direct Transportation (440) 479-1515
$55 (with tax) per trip from Cleveland Hopkins airport to Medina. $65 from Akron-Canton airport to Medina.

Ace Taxi (216) 361-4700
$54 from Cleveland Hopkins airport to Medina, or $95 roundtrip.

I also contacted Hopkins Shuttle service (in airport terminal). Medina is not on their regular route, and cost is $80 (1-6 people) one-way.

Unfortunately, the airport situation is not ideal for those who wish to fly, since Medina is in another county. I may be able to assist with rides for a few travelers who arrive on the weekend. (contact me at beckwith24@msn.com or 34490 Ridge Road #115, Willoughby, OH 44094 and we can discuss).

Donations are most welcome and may be sent to Alan Millhone or R. Beckwith. A copy of the select games will be given to contributors of at least $10 (or $15 will get you the youth tournament games too.) Paypal donations can be made under ACF Store under Donations/ACF Tournament Fund Donation.


The hotel is located on the northeast corner of the Exit 218 interchange with state highway 18. Go east ¼-mile, and the hotel is on the left. (Need to do some type of a U-turn at the light to get around the median.)

The rate on the sleeping rooms will be $33.00 plus tax. Phone number = 330-725-4571 or e-mail Jeff at Bw36067@aol.com with type of room, dates, etc

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  AICS National Tournament
The AICS National Tournament was held July 3rd - 7th , 2006 in Continental Inn in Lancaster, Pennsylvania . AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL CHECKERS SOCIETY

Mr. Rodney Gleiberman, General Manager, has confirmed the terms which
will be the same as last year. Single room rate is $75.00, double is
$85.00. Reservations will be taken beginning on March 3. The hotel phone
number is (717) 299-0421.

We were pleased with the facilities last summer and look forward to a
successful tournament in Lancaster!

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  Mississippi Youth Tournament
The Mississippi Youth Tournament was held July 10th - 13th , 2006 in ICHF, Petal Mississippi . THE YOUTH TOURNAMENT WILL BE HELD ACCORDING TO AGE BRACKETS BETWEEN JULY 10-13 IN ORDER TO ATTRACT MORE YOUTH.


DIV.   DAY       AGES 


1       MON      5-6-7-8

2       TUE       9-10-11-12

3       WED     13-14-15-16

4       THU       17-18-19-20

PLEASE BRING YOUR YOUTH THE DAY IN JULY THAT HE WILL COMPETE BASED ON HIS OR HER AGE. YOUTH SHOULD BE READY TO COMPETE AT 9 AM

THERE IS A $5 ENTRANCE FEE FOR ALL YOUTH AGES. YOUTH RECEIVE PRIZES AND AWARDS BASED ON THERE STANDING FROM COMPETING WITH THEIR AGE GROUP PEERS.

THE WINNER IN HIS HER AGE DIVISIONS  WILL BE THE STATE CHAMPIONS

YOUTH WINNERS OF THEIR DIVISION AND RUNNER UPS ARE INVITED TO COMPETE IN NEXT YEARS MINOR DIVISION  IN THE ADULT TOURNAMENT



COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH WILL BE SERVED FOR BOTH YOUTH AND ADULTS AND THOSE WISHING TO STAY OVERNIGHT SHOULD CALL CAROLYN REED [601]5827090 AND MAKE RESERVATIONS.

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  World 3-move Qualifier
The World 3-move Qualifier was held July 24th - 28th , 2006 in Stonehaven, Scotland . Subject to confirmation by the GA the format of the Men's Qualifiers will be as follows.
 
1. The tournament will run from Monday 24 July to Friday 28 July.
2. There will be 8 rounds, 2 per day from Monday to Thursday.
3. The Friday will be kept free for a tiebreaker if needed.
4. Each round will consist of 2 games played at 30 moves per hour.
 
Danny Oliphant will reply to your queries about accommodation at danny@linwoodgrove.freeserve.co.uk

NOTE: This is a restricted field event (2 nominations per federation); a women's qualifier will also be held. Tentative representatives from U.S. include Jim Morrison, Richard Beckwith, Kim Willis, Michael Holmes (ICHF), and Clayton Nash (ICHF).

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  KRCC Omaha City Open GAYP Checker Tournament
The KRCC Omaha City Open GAYP Checker Tournament was held August 12th , 2006 in Omaha, Nebraska . Kings Row C.C. is having a Omaha City Open GAYP Checker Tournament on Aug. 12 at the American Legion on 78th and Davenport St. Three divisions - A, B, C. There will be 7 rounds of play, 10.00 entry fee ( lunch provided ).
All entries must be in by 8-1.

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  Preserving Our Heritage Festival
The Preserving Our Heritage Festival was held August 26th , 2006 in Cedarock Park . We plan to participate in the Alamance Co. Cedarock Park-Heritage Festival.
Burlington Checker Club will have a Checker booth with several tables & chairs for playing checkers at the Festival as many other participants. All checker players are welcome to come by and play and help promote our great game. Let’s do our part in preserving our heritage. We need a few strong players on hand to handle the local heavy weights that drop by, and of course there will be plenty of kids asking to play each other and challenging club members. Last year was a fun day and great attendance.


DIRECTIONS TO CEDAROCK PARK CENTER 570-6759

From I-85 / 40
Take I-85/40 to Exit 145 (NC Highway 49)
Head south on Hwy. 49 for 7 miles
Turn left onto Friendship Patterson Mill Rd.
Turn left into Cedarock Park
Follow R. Dean Coleman Rd. to the end

From Highway 87 (including Pittsboro)
Turn west onto Southern High School Rd.
(just south of Graham)
Turn left onto Mt. Herman Creek Rd.
Take a right on Friendship Patterson Mill Rd.
Turn right into Cedarock Park
Follow R. Dean Coleman Rd. to the end

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  Cedarock Park "Preserving Our Heritage Festival"
The Cedarock Park "Preserving Our Heritage Festival" was held August 26th , 2006 in .

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  Whitley County Kentucky Checkers Tournament
The Whitley County Kentucky Checkers Tournament was held September 9th , 2006 in Williamsburg, KY . Registration at 9:00 am and the round robin play starts at 10:00 am. There will be 1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophies given. It is during the Old Fashioned Trading Days Festival, so there will be lots of music, food, and trading. The tournament usually lasts about 4 hours.

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  2007 Florida State Tournament
The 2007 Florida State Tournament was held February 24th - 25th , 2007 in Joe Schwartz's home, Hollandale, Florida . Schwartz's home is located at 1000 Parkview Dr., Apt. 714 Hollandale, FL. Everyone is welcome. Free refreshments and cash prizes.

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  102nd Illinois State Tournament
The 102nd Illinois State Tournament was held March 31st - April 1st , 2007 in Marion, Illinois . The 102nd Illinois State Checker Tournament will be held on March 31, and April 1, 2007 at the Illinois Centre Mall, which is located near the intersection of 57 and State Highway 13 (Exit 54B), Marion, Illinois. Registration on Saturday is from 8:00-9:00 a.m. with the business meeting at 9:00 a.m. and playing beginning at 9:45 a.m. There will be four rounds on Saturday and three on Sunday. I hope to have enough players for a C division to attract beginners. The entry fee will be $10.00.

A recommended motel is the Super 8 in Marion, Illinois. Phone number for the Super 8 is 618-993-5577. This is a newly renovated and very clean motel. Room rates are $32.88 plus tax. Directions to Super 8 is located to the left off the first stop light West of Exit 54 B. The mall is located at the 3-rd stop light west of the same exit. Turn right at this third light and go to the back of the mall toward the Target parking lot. Park in the lot before Target and the door will lead to the food court where we will be playing.

The American Checker Federation requires membership ($25.00) for all participants at ACF-sanctioned tournament.

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  Greensboro Checker Tournament
The Greensboro Checker Tournament was held April 21st , 2007 in Greensboro, North Carolina . The tournament will be held at Bill McClintock’s “home”
3741 Williams Dairy Rd.
Greensboro, N.C. 27406
Home Cooked Lunch (free)

We will play 3-Move - five 2 game rounds (Swiss Style) of 1 hour & 15 minutes each

$10.00 entry fee - Registration Opens: 8:45AM - Play begins 9:45AM - Lunch break after two rounds

Directions to my home: From I-85/40 take exit 41 - “Old 128 Lee Street exit”. It is East Lee Street. Follow East Lee St., East about 1 mile to Nelson’s Farm Rd. on right. Follow Nelson Farm Rd. to Alamance Church Rd. turn left on Alamance Church Rd. about 1 mile to stop light, turn right on Southeast School Rd. then go about 200 feet, turn right on Williams Dairy Rd. and go 9 tenth’s mile on left to my house with a “Checker Tournament” sign at driveway entrance.

Williams Dairy Rd. also dead-ends into Old Liberty Rd. about 5 miles Southeast of Greensboro. 3741 Williams Dairy Rd. will be 1 mile on right.

Please Note: Approaching Greensboro you would swing around below the city on I-85 BYP (By-Pass) and take exit 128 Alamance Church Rd. However if you decide to stay on I-85/40 approaching from the East then it is call exit 41- “Old 128 Lee St exit” and obviously approaching from the West you take exit 38 - “Old 126 ML King Jr. exit” going South 1 short block and turning left on Alamance Church Rd. then take Williams Dairy Rd. on right as above.

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  West Tennessee Open Strawberry Festival Checker Tournament
The West Tennessee Open Strawberry Festival Checker Tournament was held May 11th - 12th , 2007 in Humboldt, TN . The tournament will be held at the "Regions Bank” 1214 Main St. Humboldt, TN. Same location as in past years. Play will begin Friday, May 11 at 9:00 am and continue until 2:00 pm Saturday. Frank and Mary Davis will again be referee and scorekeeper. The Humboldt Chamber of Commerce and the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival will again sponsor this tournament. We will have a very good prize fund (as always), free food, door prizes, and you won’t have to go outside to eat. From I-40 (Jackson, TN) take Exit 80-B – 14 miles to Humboldt. Motels:

Deerfield Inn, 45 bypass, Kingsize bed $39.99, double beds $45.99 (1-731-824-4770). I recommend this one, but you have to call early, as it fills up quickly.
Heritage Inn, 3350 East End. Single $46 Double $51 (1-731-784-2278).
Regal Inn, 618 N. 22 Ave. (1-731-784-9693).

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  2007 North Carolina Open Checker Tournament
The 2007 North Carolina Open Checker Tournament was held May 18th - 19th , 2007 in Sanford, North Carolina . The tournament is held at The River Lodge & Palomino Motel in Sanford, NC.

Directions: Take US #1-15-501 Bypass South Sanford, NC
Palomino Motel 1-800-641-6060 Special Checker Rates: $35.00 Double Bed

Registration: 9:00-10:00A.M Play Begins at 10:00 Registration Fee $15.00

3-Move Restriction Style of Play-Swiss Style Play - 8 rounds of 2 hour per 2 game rounds
Four Rounds on Friday & Four Rounds on Saturday
Scoring each game as 2 points for Win - 1 point for Draw - 4 points for Bye
Finish position determined by score points, then honor points
Tim Laverty - Scorekeeper & Referee

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  Tournament of Champions (CANCELLED)
The Tournament of Champions (CANCELLED) was held May 18th - 19th , 2007 in Omaha, Nebraska . Friday (May 18th): register by 1:30 pm and play three rounds starting at 2:00. Four rounds are played Sunday starting at 9:00. Entry fee = $25. First place prize = $300. You must be an ACF member. We are planning 16 entries and two groups of players. The winners of each group will play off 2 games for first place. (If they tie, they will play until someone wins a game.) The Swiss system and 3-move openings will be used.



A discounted room, continental breakfast & brunch are available for the players. This is a very exclusive event. There are 22 State and former State champions invited. The first 16 to commit will get in. RSVP to Dave Stovie ASAP.

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  LaGrange, IN Amateur Checkers Tournament
The LaGrange, IN Amateur Checkers Tournament was held June 2nd , 2007 in MUGGS GOURMET COFFEE HOUSE, La Grange, Indiana . Location: MUGGS GOURMET COFFEE HOUSE, 102 W. Michigan St., LaGrange, Indiana.
(Across the street from the north side of the Court House)

“Go as you please” (no restriction on openings)
Entry fee $3.00. Prizes – gift certificates, books, etc.
Register 9:45-10 a.m. Tourney lasts until about 4 p.m.
Approx. 5 rounds of 2 games each.
Some games outdoors if the weather is nice! Please bring red & white checkers,
green & buff board if you have them. (We will have some extras.)

EXCELLENT coffee & sandwiches for lunch at MUGGS !

Director: Roger Blaine, P.O. Box 353, Osceola IN 46561.
Phone (574) 257-9033, e-mail reblaine@hotmail.com Muggs ph. (260) 463-9971

The old-fashioned game of CHECKERS is FUN!!

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  District 3/Pennsylvania State Tournament
The District 3/Pennsylvania State Tournament was held June 9th - 10th , 2007 in Grove City, PA . Pennsylvania and District 3 combined Checker Tournament will be held Saturday and Sunday June 9 & 10, 2007 at the Comfort Inn on Rte. 208 Grove City. Call (724) 748-1005 for reservations. Mention you are there for the tournament to receive the group rate. A block of rooms is being reserved until June 1, so please make your reservations early.

The Inn is located off I-79 Exit 113. Those heading south on I-79 as they exit 113, the Inn will be on the right directly behind McDonald's and Red Apple Gas Station; those heading north on 79 Exit 113 will turn left on Rte. 208.

Registration 8:30 am, play 9:00 am.

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  Burlington Checker Tournament
The Burlington Checker Tournament was held June 16th , 2007 in May Memorial Library, Room A, downtown Burlington, NC . Registration 9:00 AM - Play begins 9:30 AM

Entry fee $10.00 - Five 2-game 3Move Rounds of 1 hr 15 min - 2 rounds before lunch and 3 afterwards

Break for 1 hour Lunch at 12 - various restaurants & eateries in walking distant
(Zack's, The Grille, Boston, Subway, Mi Casa Mexican Grille, etc)

Location: The May Memorial Library
342 S Spring St - downtown Burlington - 336-229-3588
Large Meeting Room (Room - A)

Directions to Library: From I-85/40 take the NC-62 exit - EXIT 143 - toward Burlington / Downtown / Alamance, Turn Left onto NC-62 / Alamance Rd go 1.3 miles, Turn Right onto S Church St / US-70 E / NC-62 N 1.5 miles, Turn Right onto W Davis St, then Left onto S Spring St.

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  New England District 1 and States Open
The New England District 1 and States Open was held June 30th , 2007 in Home of Freeman Frank, 22 Floral Ave. Malden, MA 02148 . Register-10:30 a.m. Over by 5-6 p.m. Round-Robin; no First Move Limitations. Directions: Find the Mobil Gas on Main Street, Melrose, Mass. and head toward Malden. At third set of lights take left (at Global Gas) onto Forest Street. Floral Ave. is 3/4 mile on right. #22 is greenish cottage, 4th on left. Contact me by 7 p.m., June 29, if you plan to attend.

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  Long Island Checker Championship
The Long Island Checker Championship was held June 30th , 2007 in Long Beach Boardwalk at Riverside Drive . The event will be hosted by world famous Bodybuilder and TV personally Dan
Lurie. Now 84 years of age, Dan Lurie is a muscular icon who was a physical
fitness pioneer of his time. Named 3 times America's Most Muscular Man, Dan
is also a former New York State Checkers Champion and an avid fan of the
game. In promotion as such, he has recently created the slogan 'DEVELOP THE
MOST IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR BODY, YOUR BRAIN" and to that end he will host
the Long Island Checkers Championship on June 30th in New York. The event
will take place on the Long Beach Boardwalk on Long Island. Long Beach is a
beautiful and bustling beach town easily accessible from all major roads and
just a 25 minute train ride from New York City. I would like to invite all
checkers enthusiasts to take part in this exciting tournament.

For more information about Dan Lurie, please visit www.danlurie.com

Long Island Checker Championship
June 30th, 12PM
Long Beach Boardwalk at Riverside Drive
$10 Entry Fee
T-shirts and Trophy's for all!

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  Southern States Checkers Tournament
The Southern States Checkers Tournament was held July 5th - 8th , 2007 in Americas Best Value Inn & Suites in Lebanon, TN . PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE. The inn is located on Highway 231 (822 Cumberland St.) near I-40 (take exit 238 North). On Thursday, July 5, registration begins at 9 am followed by a business meeting at 10 am. Tournament play will begin at 11 am. The tournament will consist of ten rounds: 3 rounds on Thursday, 3 rounds on Friday, 3 rounds on Saturday, and 1 round on Sunday. For reservations, call 1-615-449-5991 and tell them you are a checker player. Call early for reservations. For additional information, call Frank Davis.

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  Arthur Niederhoffer National Youth Championship
The Arthur Niederhoffer National Youth Championship was held July 21st - 22nd , 2007 in Plaza Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada . Event is for ages 21 and under. First prize in the top group is $3000, 2nd place $1000, 3rd $500, with other prizes to be determined. Valid ID will be required (e.g., birth certificate, passport, etc.) to verify age limit is met. See ACF National GAYP Tournament ad for reservation info. An adult must be present in each reserved sleeping room.

On Saturday there will be 4 rds. and on Sunday 3 rds. All youth playing in this event will play GAYP and will have to record their games. (The younger youth may have an adult or referee assist with this, but should not interfere with the game.) The Expert Youth will use clocks. We hope to offer 3 sections:

expert youth division ages 16 to 21
A class 12 to 15
B class for ages below 12 yrs

Qualified youth (master/major level) under age 16 may “play up” if they wish to try for National youth title.

ACF membership is required for top group. Entry fees are $25/$15/$5 for the three divisions. Kim Willis is referee.

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  2007 ACF “Derek Oldbury” Go-As-You-Please (GAYP) National Tournament
The 2007 ACF “Derek Oldbury” Go-As-You-Please (GAYP) National Tournament was held July 22nd - 27th , 2007 in Plaza Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada . There are two parts to the hotel cost. Players will pay a sleeping room rate of only $29 plus tax for Sunday night through Thursday night and $65 on Friday when prices go way up in all of Vegas. Each entrant will also pay a one-time $60 charge to an ACF representative to help pay for our playing room for five days. (The playing room costs $500 per day!) Two persons to a room are allowed at the $29 plus tax rate. Family & friends of checkers will pay only $29 plus tax from Sunday through Thursday and $65 plus tax on Friday & Saturday. $15 extra is charged for each person beyond two to a room. Please note that the Plaza hotel does not accept Saturday arrivals on the 21st, but visitors wanting to arrive early at the Plaza may come Friday the 20th with weekend room rates of $65 plus tax. Even at ~$41 total per weeknight for entrants, this is a deal that is hard to beat anywhere, and we thank the sales staff at the Plaza for their cooperation. Hotel shuttles (for a fee) are available outside the airport baggage area.

We highly recommend that reservations be made as early as possible since rooms are limited at that price. Make sure that you mention that you'll be there for the US Checkers Championship to get the special rate. Let's make this one of the biggest tournaments ever in order to show the Las Vegas hotels that it's worth it to have checker tournaments there! The number for reservations is 1-800-634-6575. A deposit of $33 will hold your room. A major credit card will be required to hold the reservation, or you can send a check in early enough to hold your reservation. You may cancel your reservation and get your deposit back if you notify the hotel in advance.

The Plaza is a great hotel in a great location. It has a swimming pool, tennis courts, and plenty of restaurants that cater to all tastes. Food is very reasonable also. Any questions, call Gerry Lopez at (951) 695-2499 or email prof237@netzero.net.

Entry fees will be $50 (Master’s) / $30 (Majors) / $20 (Minors). Prize distribution is expected to be similar to that of 2005 National GAYP. ACF Membership is required to enter all divisions, and may be paid at registration. Registration will take place Monday morning from 8:30-10:30 followed by a business meeting. Format will be 13 two-game rounds (2 rounds Monday, 3 rounds Tuesday through Thursday, two rounds Friday) scored by game. Three points are awarded for a bye and for a forfeited round.

Seeding rules (ACFB #274) state that ACF ratings will be used at registration. The gray area cutoff for Masters/Majors is 2250-2300. The gray area cutoff for Majors/Minors is 1950-1900. Players may play up one division. Winners of the Majors and Minors divisions of the past 3 Nationals (going back to 2004 GAYP) must play up.

Masters will use clocks (30 moves per hour) and record games. Majors and minors may do the same, but optional. “Move-a-minute” rules will not be applied if clocks are used. Referee will be Tim Laverty. GAYP National Daily Schedule:

Monday: Register 8:30-10:30 am followed by business meeting Rounds 1-2: 1-4 pm; 5-8 pm
Tuesday (Rounds 3-5): 9 am-12 noon; 1-4 pm; 5-8 pm
Wednesday (Rounds 6-8): 9 am-12 noon; 1-4 pm; 5-8 pm
Thursday (Rounds 9-11): 9 am-12 noon; 1-4 pm; 5-8 pm
Friday (Rounds 12 and 13): 9 am-12 noon; 1:30-4:30 pm

Derek E. Oldbury lived from March 21, 1924 to July 9 1994. He won his first British Championship in 1953. He won the U.S. National Ty. in 1976. Derek was the top British player in the 4th International Match (1983) with a 2-0-12 record. He was 3-move world champion from 1991-1994 and GAYP World champion from 1976-1982. He was a checker author of several works and generously set up trust funds to promote GAYP play.

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  2nd Annual Mt. Hope, Ohio Competition
The 2nd Annual Mt. Hope, Ohio Competition was held August 3rd - 4th , 2007 in Mt. Hope Auction Grounds, Mt. Hope, OH . Sign in 5:30 - 6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 3. Preliminary starts at 6:00 and
should be over by 10:00. Finals start at 9:00 a.m. Sat. Aug. 4, and
should be over by 4:00. Please call Crist Miller at (330) 359-7877 (Crosco Wood Products) and
let him know if you plan to attend.

Mt. Hope is in Holmes County, Ohio, on State Rt. 241, 10 mi. NE of
Millersburg, or 20 mi. SW of Massillon. Site is the Mt. Hope Auction Grounds in the S.E. corner of the S.E. building on the lot, in conjunction with the Antique Steam & Engine Show.
Entry fee is $20 per player. Small prize for 1st place. All profits
will benefit Ohio Crippled Childrens Fund. Preliminaries in groups of 4-6 players. Winners of each group will form a group for the finals. Three-move cards will be used.

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  2007 Tennessee GAYP State Open Tournament
The 2007 Tennessee GAYP State Open Tournament was held August 11th - 12th , 2007 in Super 8 Motel, Morristown, TN . Address for Super 8 Motel is 2430 East Andrew Johnson Hwy. Morristown, TN. Call for reservations at 1-866-802-6324. There is a special rate of $55 for the checker ty (1-4 people per room).

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  2007 Indiana State & District 6
The 2007 Indiana State & District 6 was held August 25th - 26th , 2007 in Motel 6, Plainfield, Indiana . The motel is located at 6105 Cambridge Way, Plainfield, Indiana. West of Indianapolis, I-70 Exit 66, St Rt. 267 (Quaker Blvd. ) North 1/4 mile, right at light (Hadley Rd.) right again on Cambridge, behind Comfort Inn. Ph. 317-838-9300.

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  Ohio State Checker Tournament
The Ohio State Checker Tournament was held September 8th - 9th , 2007 in Medina, Ohio . The tournament will be held at the Rodeway Inn Medina Conference Center (same place as last year, new name) Medina, Ohio (located west of Akron)

Entry fee is $10.00.

Registration on Saturday from 9:00-9:30 am

with play beginning at 9:30 am. Seven rounds of play using 3-move restriction (156-opening deck).

Master players: time clocks and recording of games will be employed. Please note that ACF membership is required and may be paid during registration.

$500 in prizes.

The hotel is located on 2875 Medina Road on the Northeast corner of I-71 interchange with state highway 18 (exit 218, just south of where I-71 and I-271 merge). Hotel is a quarter-mile from interchange. Room rates are $44.95 (single or double) per night plus tax. Phone number for Rodeway Inn is 330-725-4571. Please indicate you are there for the checker tournament to receive the discount. Reserve early to get into the block of rooms.

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  2007 GAYP World Qualifying Tournament
The 2007 GAYP World Qualifying Tournament was held September 17th - 21st , 2007 in Las Vegas, NV . The discounted room rate is $60.00 for Friday and Saturday, and then the room rate will be $35.00 for each weekday (ask for checker rate). Note: the Plaza Hotel does not take Saturday arrivals. We thank Gerry Lopez for getting affordable room rates. Hotel shuttles (for a fee) are available outside the airport baggage area. For Sunday arrivals, Kim Willis is also available to provide airport rides if she receives flight info in advance.

There are three divisions, men, women, and youth (under 18). Note that this is a restricted field event. All non-hosting federations in good standing may send two participants per division. Nominations and Federation dues to WCDF should be in place by July 1, 2007. All federations participating in WCDF tournament must have $100 US (or equivalent) dues paid to Ian Caws or Jonathon Chappell. The ACF and ICHF are still seeking additional youth (under age 18) and women participants. Please contact Kim Willis or richardbeckwith@usacheckers.com if interested.

Donations to the WQT are needed and may be sent to Kim Willis, 31 Sandston Rd., Eldon MO 65026 (or donate through ACF Store at usacheckers.com via Paypal). As an enticement, Alex Moiseyev has graciously agreed to prepare a tournament book of games (with diagrams) for all divisions of play. Book is expected to include photos, day-by-day tournament impressions and more. The price of book will be around $25-$30, approximately 200-250 pages. Book may be ready in spring/summer 2008. Pre-order reservations may be directed to Alex, Kim Willis, or to richardbeckwith@usacheckers.com. All profits from book sales will go to WCDF, and in particular - organizers of Las Vegas 2007 QT event to reduce players’ travel expenses. All participants will get a financial kickback (depending on how much is raised minus expenses).
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Rules and Regulations for the WCDF GAYP Qualifiers 2007
1. The tournaments will be played during the week beginning Monday 17 September.
2. Each tournament will consist of 8 rounds played over 4 days.
3. Each round will consist of 2 games with no restriction.
4. Starting times for the rounds will be 9.30 am and 2.30 pm each day.
5. The rate of play will be 30 moves per hour.
6. The Swiss system for pairing will be used.
7. Tiebreakers will be held on the Friday morning if needed.
8. The referee will be Tim Laverty.

Additional:
1. If a position occurs 3 times in a game then that game is drawn.
2. If no man has moved and no piece has been captured for 40 moves by each side then the game is drawn.
3. Players must record their move before they press the clock.

John Reade, Hon. Sec. WCDF. (14 October 2006)

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  Virginia Open Checker Tournament
The Virginia Open Checker Tournament was held September 28th - 29th , 2007 in Super 8 Motel, Bedford, Virginia . The Old Dominion Checker Association
presents:

The 90th Annual Virginia Open Checker Tournament

Registration will be handled in the playing room on Friday morning between 8:00 - 9:00 AM. A short business meeting is scheduled following registration. Play begins 10:00 AM Friday. The entry fee is $15.00. Any contributions to support the Prize Fund will be appreciated.
As in the past, the tournament will be played under 3-Move, using the Swiss System of scoring. There will be 8 rounds at 2 games per round. We will play 4 rounds Friday of 2 hours - 1 round before lunch and break for 1 hour lunch at 12 - various restaurants close by. Then 3 rds afterwards, an early start of 8AM for 4 rounds Saturday - 2 rounds before lunch and break for 1 hour lunch at 12, and 2 afterwards, hopefully finished by 5PM permitting adequate travel time back home.
The Super 8 is located at 842 Sword Beach Lane off US Route 460 (Ole Turnpike Drive) before reaching down town Bedford. The Motel link is: www.super8.com Call 1-800-800-8000 or 540-587-0100. Special Tournament Room Rates are $49.95 plus tax for double beds. Continental Breakfast and coffee available during the day is included with the rooms.
Buck Smith & Kevin Burks continue the ODCA tradition. This is the 90th continuous Annual Virginia Checker Tournament. See beautiful Bedford and enjoy the view from the window or back of Motel, there is a great view of Sharp Top Mountain and the Peaks of Otter, the highest in Virginia.

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  OMA and NOMA DAYS Checker Tournament
The OMA and NOMA DAYS Checker Tournament was held September 29th , 2007 in Lake Ozark, Missouri . Reg. 8:00 am, play 9:00 am. The night before (Sept. 28), Kim Willis will play 20 people at one time. OMA and NOMA DAYS takes place Sept. 28-30 along the Bagnell Dam strip. The entire festival drew thousands last year. Don't miss the new Ozarks tradition!

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  KENTUCKY OPEN CHECKER TOURNAMENT
The KENTUCKY OPEN CHECKER TOURNAMENT was held October 5th - 7th , 2007 in La Quita Inn, Richmond, KY . There will be a total of seven rounds of two games each, two and 1/2 hours per round. Starting time is 4 pm Friday, Oct 5. Two rounds Friday , four rounds Saturday, one Sunday.

The La Quinta Inn (1751 Lexington Rd., Richmond, KY.) is furnishing the playing room free based on 15 players taking rooms at the motel; rooms rent at $49.95 plus tax per day. For reservations call 859-623-9121. (Do not attempt to use the 800 number ) "Advise the reservation clerk that this is for the Kentucky Checker Ty and the block of 15 rooms is reserved as the "Brattin, Donald" block. Free continental breakfast and swimming pool. These rooms will be held until Sep 15. Cracker Barrel Old country store and restaurant is adjacent to the motel.

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  1st Yonkers open checker tournament
The 1st Yonkers open checker tournament was held October 27th , 2007 in Aisling Irish community center 990 Mclean Avenue Yonkers New York 10704 . sign up at 12:30---tourney begins at 1pm----hope to finish by 6pm.-----the tourney will be open class---round robin system---the tourney will be G.A.Y.P--style------20 minutes per game-----2 points for win----1 point draw.----entry fee $10----prizes for 1st 2nd 3rd place.-----near by subway station---take the 2 or 5 train to Nereid Avenue station in the Bronx, exit station via north west corner to Nereid Avenue, you will see Dunkin Donuts on corner, straight walk to Mclean avenue,--10 minutes ---bus link up from Nereid avenue station is the #-25 to Mclean ave.------driving take major Deegan expressway---1-80 north to exit 14 Mclean avenue off exit go to first traffic light, make right on to Mclean ave travel 0.8 miles ,A.I.C.C. will be on left hand side.--------New York thruway 1-80 south take exit 1 Mclean ave---off exit go to 2nd traffic light, make left on to Mclean, travel 0.8 miles A.I,C.C. will be on left side.----you will find parking on side streets off Mclean ave.----there are plenty on diners, coffee shops in the area, anybody needs to be picked up from train station feel free to call me

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  Irish Open
The Irish Open was held October 27th - 31st , 2007 in Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Bucrana, County Donegal . The World Three Move Women’s Championship, Patricia Breen vs. Amangul Durdyeva, will take place alongside the Irish Open. More information later on.

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  Irish Open
The Irish Open was held October 27th - 31st , 2007 in Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Bucrana, County Donegal . The Irish Open will feature a large prize fund. The 20-game Women's World Title Match, Patricia Breen vs. Amangul Durdyeva, will be held alongside the Irish Open.

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  Alabama Open & District 5
The Alabama Open & District 5 was held November 9th - 10th , 2007 in Windwood Inn, Haleyville AL . The 2007 Alabama Open Checker Tournament will be held in Haleyville, AL.
November 9th & 10th - Friday and Saturday at Windwood Inn Haleyville
1250 11th Avenue, Haleyville AL 35565 (Special rate $39.95 + tax for DB)
205-486-5205 Playing Room is in the Galley Restaurant at 1260 11th Ave.
205-486-9620. The Motel and Restaurant are beside & across from each other so its a
short walk from your room to the tournament.

Registration 9:00AM Friday, Nov. 9th play will start 10:00AM
There are quite a few expert players expected, so we should have some good
competition. There's a group planning to arrive early Thursday evening for
a warm-up practice session.

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  Salem (Illinois) Open Checker Tournament
The Salem (Illinois) Open Checker Tournament was held November 10th , 2007 in Denny's Restaurant in Salem, IL . The location is 1/4 mile west of the Interstate 57 and Highway US 50 interchange, on the right hand side of US 50 as you travel west. If you come from the west on US 50, then Denny's is on the left hand side, just prior to the Interstate 57 interchange. Registration will begin at 7:30 AM and play will begin at 8:00 AM. Players will compete in two classes (possibly three classes according to how many newer players attend). The tournament will consist of five rounds, two games per round. Three move restricted rules will apply. Each round will be limited to 90 minutes. Scoring will be two points for a win, one point for a draw and 3 points for a bye. Cash awards the higher finishers.
The room that Denny's is furnishing us is separated from the main restaurant, so there should be no distractions. Parking is available in the front and the rear. Denny's is attached to the Salem Inn Motel and the phone number for the motel is 618 548 4212. There is also two other motels nearby, the Super 8, phone no. 618 548 5822 and the Comfort Inn, phone no. 618 548 2177.
Hope to see you all there. Come join in the grand old game of checkers.

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  "Elbert Lowder Memorial" 11-man Nationals
The "Elbert Lowder Memorial" 11-man Nationals was held January 31st - February 3rd , 2008 in Sleep Inn & Suites, Albemarle, NC . Sleep Inn & Suites – 621 SR 24/27 East Bypass, Albemarle, NC 28001

Make your reservations early, block of Double Queens or King reserved until January 25th under "NC Checkers" Special Tournament Rates $70.00 704-983-2770 Ms. Tiffany Roberts, Hotel Rep. or Matt McNeil, mgr. choicehotels.com

Registration:7:30-8AM Brief Business Session, Door prizes, review rules & schedules-paring, Play Begins at 9AM. Entry Fee: $25 ACF membership required. The tournament consists of 2 divisions, provided enough players participate to fill 2 groups. Clocks & Recorded games required in top class (others may request).

4 day Tournament - Thursday thru Sunday
4½ Hour Clock - Allows 2¼ per Game and 2 Rounds per day, Thursday thru Saturday, and one round Sunday, Break for 1½ Hour Lunch – various restaurants & eateries in walking distance and numerous others just a short drive. Start at 8 AM Friday thru Sunday – 1 Round before Lunch and 1 afterwards. except for single round on Sunday.

Use 11-man deck, play both sides. We plan 7 Rounds of Swiss Style Play scored by game.
Tim Laverty Official Referee/Scorekeeper

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  Florida State Tourney
The Florida State Tourney was held February 22nd - 24th , 2008 in Hallandale, FL . The 2008 Florida State 3-Move Tourney will be held Feb. 23 and 24 at Joe Schwartz's home, 1000 Parkview Drive, apt. 714, Hallandale, Florida. Enjoy a Florida vacation in warm 80° + weather. The beaches, Gulfstream Races, casinos, etc. await you! Lots of free refreshments. Grand Master Richard Hallett and your host Joe Schwartz will welcome you.

In honor of Pat Quartucci, a GAYP Tourney will be held February 22nd at Joe's home.

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  Tennessee State Open
The Tennessee State Open was held March 7th - 9th , 2008 in Americas Best Value Inn & Suites in Lebanon, TN . Three divisions. Two rounds Friday, four Saturday, and two Sunday. Call early for reservations, 1-615-449-5781 and tell them you are a checker player.

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  Illinois State Checker Tournament
The Illinois State Checker Tournament was held April 5th - 6th , 2008 in Illinois Centre Mall, Marion, IL . The 103rd Illinois State Checker Tournament will be held on April 5th & 6th, 2008 at the Illinois Centre Mall, which is located near the intersection of 57 and State Highway 13 (Exit 54B), Marion, Illinois. Registration on Saturday is from 8:00-9:00 a.m. with the business meeting at 9:00 a.m. and playing beginning at 9:45 a.m. There will be four rounds on Saturday and three on Sunday. I hope to have enough players for a “C” division to attract beginners. The entry fee will be $10.00.

A recommended motel is the Super 8 in Marion, Illinois. Phone number for the Super 8 is 618-993-5577. This is a newly renovated and very clean motel. Room rates are $35.00 plus tax. Directions to Super 8 is located to the left off the first stop light West of Exit 54 B. The mall is located at the 3-rd stop light west of the same exit. Turn right at this third light and go to the back of the mall toward the Target parking lot. Park in the lot before Target and the door will lead to the food court where we will be playing. For more information please call Gene Ellison, at 618-962-3321 or email gellison@shawneelink.net.

The American Checker Federation requires membership for all participants at ACF-sanctioned tournament. All Class “A” players must have ACF membership to play. Class “B ” player will not be required to have ACF or Associate membership to play this year.

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  Greensboro NC Checker Tournament
The Greensboro NC Checker Tournament was held April 26th , 2008 in Bill McClintock’s “home,” Greensboro, NC . Bill McClintock’s “home”
3741 Williams Dairy Rd.
Greensboro, N.C. 27406

We will play 3-Move - five 2 game rounds (Swiss Style) of 1 hour & 15 minutes each
$15.00 entry fee - Registration Opens: 8:45AM - Play begins 9:45AM - Lunch break after two rounds. Home Cooked Lunch (free).

Directions to my home: From I-85/40 take exit 41 - “Old 128 Lee Street exit”. It is East Lee Street. Follow East Lee St., East about 1 mile to Nelson’s Farm Rd. on right. Follow Nelson Farm Rd. to Alamance Church Rd. turn left on Alamance Church Rd. about 1 mile to stop light, turn right on Southeast School Rd. then go about 200 feet, turn right on Williams Dairy Rd. and go 9 tenth’s mile on left to my house with a “Checker Tournament” sign at driveway entrance.
Williams Dairy Rd. also dead-ends into Old Liberty Rd. about 5 miles Southeast of Greensboro. 3741 Williams Dairy Rd. will be 1 mile on right.

Please Note: Approaching Greensboro you would swing around below the city on I-85 BYP (By-Pass) and take exit 128 Alamance Church Rd. However if you decide to stay on I-85/40 approaching from the East then it is call exit 41- “Old 128 Lee St exit” and obviously approaching from the West you take exit 38 - “Old 126 ML King Jr. exit” going South 1 short block and turning left on Alamance Church Rd. then take Williams Dairy Rd. on right as above.

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  Missouri State Checker Tournament
The Missouri State Checker Tournament was held April 26th - 27th , 2008 in Wentzville,Mo . The Missouri State Tournament will be held at the Green Lantern Senior
Citizens Center, 506 S.Linn st. Register at 8:00am Saturday morning; play
will start at 9:00am. Four (five if possible) rds on saturday, and three (or two) rds on Sunday. "Expert" and "A" classes. We will have a short business meeting Saturday
afternoon. $250.00 has been pledged to the prize fund so far; more donations solicited.

Directions:if coming from the east on I-70,take Exit 210,from west take
Exit 208. Stay on Main St. and look for S.Lynn which crosses the RR tracks.
Motels:Budget Inn,1258 Continental Dr.ph 636-639-1987. Howards Johnsons
Continental Dr.ph 636-327-5218. Villagers Lodge,404 N.B Rt.61,ph 636-327-6263.

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  Strawberry Festival Open Checker Tournament
The Strawberry Festival Open Checker Tournament was held May 9th - 10th , 2008 in Regions Bank, Humboldt, Tn. . Same location as in past years: Regions Bank 1214 Main St. Humboldt, Tn.
Play will begin Friday, May 9th at 9:00 am and continue until 2:00 pm saturday. Frank and Mary Davis will again be referee and scorekeeper. We will have a good prize fund, free food, door prizes, and you won't have to go outside to eat. From I-40(Jackson, Tn.) take exit 80-B 14 miles to Humboldt.

Motels

1. Deerfield Inn, 45 bypass, Kingsize bed $39.99, double beds $45.99 (731-824-4770) . This one is recommended.

2. Heritage Inn, 3350 East End. Single $46, Double $51 (731-784-2278)

3. Regal Inn, 618 N. 22nd Ave. single $35, double $40 (731-784-9693)

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  2008 North Carolina Open State
The 2008 North Carolina Open State was held May 16th - 17th , 2008 in Sleep Inn & Suites – 621 SR 24/27 East Bypass, Albemarle, NC . Albemarle, North Carolina – Birthplace of Elbert Lowder
3-move - Eight 2 ½ hours per 2 game Rounds of Swiss Style Play
Four Rounds on Friday 5/16th and Four on Saturday 5/17th

Sleep Inn & Suites – 621 SR 24/27 East Bypass, Albemarle, NC 28001. Make your reservations early, block of Double Queens or King reserved until May 9th under “NC Checkers” Special Tournament Rates $70.00 704-983-2770 Ms. Tiffany Roberts, Hotel Rep. or Matt McNeil, mgr. choicehotels.com
Deluxe continental breakfast featuring fresh brewed coffee, bagels, muffins, assorted pastries, fresh fruit, hot and cold cereals and hot waffles. Free local calls and free weekday newspaper. Fitness center, swim in the indoor heated pool, & Ideal 40 person playing room.

Registration:8-9:30 AM Brief Business Session, Door prizes, review rules & schedules-paring, Play Begins at 10:00AM Entry Fee: $20
1 ¼ Hours per Game and 2 Rounds before Lunch and 3 afterwards, Break for 1 Hour Lunch at 12:30 – various restaurants & eateries in walking distance and numerous others just a short drive. Start at 8 AM Saturday – 2 Rounds before Lunch and 2 afterwards.

Tournament Trophies and Plaque certificates will be awarded to top position winners and a players' diplomas to all players. Due to this 118th continuous State status of event, an Elbert Lowder Memorial Carolina Open souvenir will be presented to all tournament partakers.

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  Omaha, NE City Championship
The Omaha, NE City Championship was held May 17th , 2008 in Old Country Buffet in Omaha . 2008 schedule of Nebraska tournaments:

Omaha, NE Open City 3-Move Championship on May 17, 2008 - 7 rounds ("we play a little faster.")
Location: Old Country Buffet, 7540 Dodge St., Omaha, NE. Check in 9:00 am; play starts 9:30 am. $10 entry fee. Buffet lunch $7.69. There will be a prize fund starting this month.

Other upcoming Nebraska events:
Nebraska State Open 3-Move on August 16, 2008 - More details later.
The Nebraska State Open GAYP on October 11, 2008 - More details later.

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  2008 Texas State & District 8
The 2008 Texas State & District 8 was held June 6th - 7th , 2008 in Super 8 Motel, McKinney, Texas . The motel is located on Highway 75
(910 North Central Expressway), about 30 miles north of Dallas, Texas. The reservation phone number is 972-548-8880. Check out time is 11:00 am.

There will be 10 rooms for checker players and/or family. The rate will be $49.99 plus tax. Ask for the "checker player" rate. After the ten block is gone, the double beds will be $59.99. Reservations should be in by May 25th, as June is their busiest month.

The tournament will begin with registration and a short business meeting held at 10:00 am. Play will begin shortly afterward. A total of 7 rounds or 14 games will be played, with 3-4 rounds on Friday and the rest Saturday.

The entry fee will be $20.00-ACF membership is $12.50 for June to December 2008. For further information call Faye Harvell, District 8 manager, at 972-734-6191. You may also call
Hugh Hawkins at 903-532-5313 or 903-532-6757 or e-mail hawk-1@verizon.net.

More details to come as planning and arrangement are made.

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  2008 District 3 & Pennsylvania State
The 2008 District 3 & Pennsylvania State was held June 14th - 15th , 2008 in Microtel Inn Suites, Grove City, PA . (This is the same hotel we played in last year and is past the Comfort Inn.) For reservations, call (724) 748-9920. Mention you are there for the Pennsylvania Checker Tournament to receive the group rate. Rates (excluding tax) are $58.65-single, $67.15-double, and 75.65 –suite. It is suggested to make your reservations early. The Inn is located 0.5 mile west of I-79 Exit 113.

Tournament is 7-rounds, 3-move style.
Registration 9:00 a.m. Saturday. Play begins 9:30 a.m.

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  New England Championship 2008
The New England Championship 2008 was held June 21st , 2008 in Richard White's house . Location = 8 Pine St, Dover, MA

Registration at 9AM, first round beginning at 10.

Format will probably be freestyle round-robin.

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  2008 Burlington Checker Tournament
The 2008 Burlington Checker Tournament was held June 21st , 2008 in May Memorial Library, Burlington, NC . Burlington Checker Club presents:

The Burlington Annual Checker Tournament
Saturday, June 21st, 2008
at
The May Memorial Library (Meeting Room - B)
342 S Spring St - downtown Burlington, NC
Tel.: 336-229-3588 Fax: 336-229-3592

Registration 9:00 AM - Play begins 9:30 AM
Free & Open to Public - Five 2-game (11Man) Rounds of 1 hr 15 min - 2 rounds before lunch and 3 afterwards
Break for 1 hour Lunch at 12 - various restaurants & eateries in walking distant
(Zack's, The Grille, Boston, Subway, Mi Casa Mexican Grille, etc)
Directions to Library: From I-85/40 take the NC-62 exit - EXIT 143 - toward Burlington / Downtown / Alamance, Turn Left onto NC-62 / Alamance Rd go 1.3 miles, Turn Right onto S Church St / US-70 E / NC-62 N 1.5 miles, Turn Right onto W Davis St, then Left onto S Spring St.

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  11-Man Ballot World Title Match
The 11-Man Ballot World Title Match was held July 3rd - 6th , 2008 in North Carolina . Alex Moiseyev will challenge 2008 Tournament champion Tim Laverty for the vacant title. Tentative plans include a 24-game match, 4 games per day, totaling 16 games. In case of tie score, Tim gets the title.

Match will be held in North Carolina (venue to be determined). JR Smith will referee.

Donations are needed and can be sent to Richard Beckwith or J.R. Smith or via ACF Store/Donations

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  2008 Southern States
The 2008 Southern States was held July 10th - 13th , 2008 in Lebanon, TN . Reservation number for America's Best Value Inn & Suites is 1-615-449-5991. Tell them you are a checker player. More details later.

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  ACF District 7
The ACF District 7 was held July 12th , 2008 in Longbranch Restaurant, near Macon, MO . The Longbranch Restaurant is located one mile west of Macon, Missouri off highway 36. Entry fee $10. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m., play at 9:00 a.m. One day, 5 rounds. Everyone must be a member of ACF or join. Best Western Motel is next to restaurant, phone 660-385-2125. Open tourney.

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  New York State Checker Championship
The New York State Checker Championship was held July 13th , 2008 in Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh, New York .
Sponsored by Dan Lurie, 1936 New York State Checker Champion
Proceeds to benefit United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, Inc. (ucpn)
Sunday, July 13th, 2008 (Rain date - Sunday, July 20th)
12:00 Noon
Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh, New York - West Bathhouse
Cash & Merchandise Prizes for first 12 winners
Entry Fee $10

To receive a registration form or obtain more information please call Lois (516) 378-2000, ext. 220

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  POOL Checkers National Tournament/100 square Ty.
The POOL Checkers National Tournament/100 square Ty. was held July 13th - 20th , 2008 in Holiday Inn - Chicago-Countryside-Lagrange . The pool checker National Ty. will run July 13-19.
Holiday Inn - Chicago-Countryside-Lagrange
6201 Joliet Road, Countryside, IL. 60525-3958
708-354-4200 Ex-585 -Group Code APA - Fax 708-639-9212
Rates: $89.00 + 11% Tax = $98.79 - Per Night

Playing Divisions And Fees
Blue Ribbon-$50.00; Gold Bar $55.00; Jr. Master- $60.00
Masters- $65.00; Top Masters - $75.00
Players Not Affiliated With A Local APCA Club, Must Pay Double These Fees.
Note you can send your tournament entry fees (make check payable to APCA) to:
Roger Blaine, APCA Treasurer
P.O. Box 353, Osceola IN 46561
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Thanks to a generous donation from Donell Guy, we are pleased to announce the Chicago Big-Board Tourney on the weekend of July 19-20, right after the National Pool Checkers Tourney. The prize fund will be guaranteed at least $600.

This tournament will not award titles, and no organization membership is required. Don and I agree that we need more opportunities to play the wonderful game of 100-square checkers.

Please reply and give me a clue whether you might be interested in attending on Saturday and Sunday, July 19-20, 2008. Space may be limited, so we would like to get some idea of how many will attend. Roger Blaine, reblaine@hotmail.com
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  "Arthur Niederhoffer" National Youth Tournament
The "Arthur Niederhoffer" National Youth Tournament was held July 19th - 20th , 2008 in Vegas Club, Las Vegas . Event is for youth 21 and under. See below ad for National for lodging and contact info.

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  "Gene Lindsay" 3-move US National
The "Gene Lindsay" 3-move US National was held July 21st - 25th , 2008 in Vegas Club, downtown Las Vegas . The 2008 “Gene Lindsay” ACF National 3-move Tournament (Part of the 2008 IAGO World Tour) will be held in Las Vegas July 21 through 25 (Masters also finish on 25th). This will be a three-move restriction event using 156-opening deck and Swiss system. Recording of games and time clocks will be used in the Master’s group. Clocks and scoresheets will be provided. In order to finish on Friday, the Masters will play 6 games a day, Monday through Friday. This equates to one two-game round, scored by round, and seven four-game rounds, also scored by round. Masters will use a tough deck consisting of 80 openings for the final two games if the round is tied. The Majors and Minors will play 8 four-game rounds, scoring by game (2 points for each win, 1 point for each draw), with one round Monday & Friday, and 2 rounds Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Entry fees will be $50 (Master’s) / $30 (Majors) / $20 (Minors). ACF Membership is required to enter all divisions, and may be paid at registration. Players should also note the additional $75 to be collected at registration as part of hotel costs, as explained below under room rates.

Our National Tournament honoree this year is Gene Lindsay. He was a past ACF Treasurer and frequent International Match Player, who placed 4th at the 2007 GAYP National. He recently left a large endowment to several checker organizations, and was a friend to many.
The "Arthur Niederhoffer" National Youth Tournament (for 21 and under) will take place July 19 & 20.

"The VEGAS CLUB in downtown Las Vegas (across the street from the Plaza) will be the venue for this years 3 move National from July 21 thru 25. Rates have gone up in Las Vegas this year but we were able to get a special room rate of only $48 total for players at the Vegas Club. Also Friday and Saturday rates for July 18, 19 and for July 25, 26 will be only $55. Thats a great deal! Two players can share a room and cut the already low room rate by half. We have booked 40 rooms so players should get in their reservations before June 15th to make sure they take advantage of the special $48 rate. To make your reservation, call the central reservation #1-800-634-6575 and tell them you want to place your reservation at the VEGAS CLUB (not the Plaza) and make sure to mention the American Checker Federation special rate. We expect this event to attract the best players in the world. There will be three divisions as usual: Masters, Majors, Minors.

Clarification for those reserving rooms for the July National Tournament in Las Vegas….
The previously advertised room rates were $55 (Fri-Sat) and $48 (Sun.-Thurs.). The real room rates are $55 (plus tax, Fri & Sat.) and $29 (plus tax, Sun.-Thurs.). The “$48” was provided for budgeting purposes to assist with the playing room costs (as was done last year). These are still excellent rates for a strip hotel. There is a $15 per weekday differential for players. So, players will need to provide an additional $75 per player at registration, as the hotel will not collect this for us. Any non-playing guests with separate rooms will only have to pay $29 plus tax for weekdays.

Gerry Lopez has bargained good rates for us, and he was the only one who offered a National bid. Gerry tells me this will be his last Las Vegas bid, so please consider supporting what will probably conclude the “Las Vegas era” in checkers.

Regarding the call-in number 1-800-634-6575, note that the Plaza Hotel handles the room reservations for the Vegas Club, which does not have their own reservations line (same owner for both hotels).

Players may send pledges for the National to Gerry Lopez or to ACF Store / Donations/ ACF Tournament Fund Donation OR /ACF National Youth Tournament at www.usacheckers.com. Pledges have been submitted by the following: 1. Wilma Wolverton 2. George Stallsworth 3. Alan Millhone 4. Solomon Reece 5. Forest reece 6. Bob Murr 7. Richard Fortman 8. Gerry Lopez 9. Paul Stein 10. Nico Pradernas 11. John Webster 12. Nery Cardenas 13. Sol Fenster 14. John Gibson 15. Al Darrow 16. Bob Finchum 17. Ken Shultz 18. Rich Beckwith 19. Ken Christian 20. California Checker Association 21. Howard Gain 22. Paul Morris 23. Jim Loy 24. Frank Jacobo 25. Sal Cicero 26. Louis V. Cowie 27. JR Smith 28. Todd Stewart 29. Mac Banks.

You can send your check or pledge to Gerry Lopez, ACF Representative for Nationals at 41858 Corte Selva, Temecula, Ca. 92591 or phone Gerry at: (951) 695-2499 or email Gerry: prof237@netzero.net. All pledges of $10 or more will receive a free copy of the 50 unannotated selected games of the Masters division.

For the first time ever the National will be followed by the 9th. District Open (the Western States Championship) which will take place on Sunday, July 27 and Monday July 28 and perhaps July 29 if a playoff is needed for the championship. All three events will take place at the Vegas Club. Lets all try to make this one of the biggest Nationals ever to show people that checkers is a thriving game. Players have asked about the price of food in Las Vegas. Las Vegas, one of the top tourist attractions in the world, is without a doubt the least expensive attraction in the world when it comes to food. In downtown Las Vegas you can eat a buffet luncheon fit for a king for $8. For those on a tight budget there are plenty of fast food restaurants in the area. Food is inexpensive because the hotels want to attract players to their gambling tables so we can thank the gamblers for the lowest food prices in the world at a great tourist attraction, Bon appetit!” -----Gerry Lopez

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  District 9 Western States
The District 9 Western States was held July 27th - 29th , 2008 in Vegas Club, Las Vegas . For the first time ever the National will be followed by the 9th. District Open (the Western States Championship) which will take place on Sunday, July 27 and Monday July 28 and perhaps July 29 if a playoff is needed for the championship. See above ad for National for lodging and contact info.

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  Mt. Hope, Ohio Tournament
The Mt. Hope, Ohio Tournament was held August 1st - 2nd , 2008 in Mt. Hope . Event is held in conjuction with the Antique Power Show. Round Robin Play starts 6:00 pm Friday. More details later.

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  Nebraska State Open 3-Move
The Nebraska State Open 3-Move was held August 16th , 2008 in Old Country Buffet in Omaha . Old Country Buffet is located at 7540 Dodge St. Omaha, NE. Check in 8:30; play starts at 9:00 am. 7 rounds.

The best hotel arrangements off I-80 (east or west) is to take the 72 st. exit North. There are 6-7 motels 1 block away (Super 8, Baymont, Travel Lodge, Clariton, Howard Johnson, Quality Inn). The lowest rate may be Super 8 and Travel Lodge. Prices range $60-$65 plus tax.

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  German Open
The German Open was held August 23rd - 24th , 2008 in Korbach . Event will be GAYP

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  INDIANA STATE and DISTRICT 6 Checkers Championship
The INDIANA STATE and DISTRICT 6 Checkers Championship was held August 23rd - 24th , 2008 in Motel 6, Plainfield, Indiana . Same location as last 4 years:
Motel 6, 6105 Cambridge Way, Plainfield, Indiana.
(formerly called AmeriHost Inn) West of Indianapolis, I-70 Exit 66, St.
Rt. 267 (Quaker Blvd.),north ¼ mile, right at light (Hadley Rd.), right
again on Cambridge,behind Comfort Inn. Phone (317) 838-9300.
Room $54.95 + tax. Please mention checker tourney when reserving.

Masters and Majors - Sat. & Sun. - 7 rounds - 3-move restriction
– ACF memb. required ($25/yr) Entry fee $15.
Special deal: if you are not an ACF member, membership + entry only $30.

Start 10:00 a.m. Indiana is on Eastern Daylight time, same as Ohio.
+++ Novice tournament, if at least 4 enter: Sat. Aug. 25 only –
"Go as you please" - membership not required - entry fee $10.+++
Please bring standard checkers (red & white 1¼”)
and board (green & buff 2” squares) if possible.
We will also have equipment for sale at the tournament.

Entries: Fair Play Games, P.O. Box 353, Osceola IN 46561

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