2008 Southern States
The 2008 Southern States will be 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.

For more information please contact Frank Davis at 1-913-552-4246.

  ACF District 7
The ACF District 7 will be 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.

For more information please contact Gary Hinerman at 660-342-0605.

  New York State Checker Championship
The New York State Checker Championship will be 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

For more information please contact Lois Boyle at (516) 378-2000, ext. 220.

  POOL Checkers National Tournament/100 square Ty.
The POOL Checkers National Tournament/100 square Ty. will be 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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For more information please contact Stoney Burke - President, or Roger Blaine at Work - 312-983-8765; Cell - 312-914-3754; E-Mail: Aaron.w.Johnson@usps.gov.

  "Arthur Niederhoffer" National Youth Tournament
The "Arthur Niederhoffer" National Youth Tournament will be 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.

For more information please contact Gerry Lopez at .

  "Gene Lindsay" 3-move US National
The "Gene Lindsay" 3-move US National will be 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

For more information please contact Gerry Lopez at 41858 Corte Selva, Temecula, Ca. 92591. Phone # (951) 695-2499.

  District 9 Western States
The District 9 Western States will be 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.

For more information please contact Gerry Lopez at .

  Mt. Hope, Ohio Tournament
The Mt. Hope, Ohio Tournament will be held August 2nd - 3rd , 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.

Submitted By: Crist H. Miller

  Nebraska State Open 3-Move
The Nebraska State Open 3-Move will be held August 16th , 2008 in . More details later.

For more information please contact Dave Stovie at .

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

For more information please contact Ingo Zachos at nimzo@gmx.de.

  INDIANA STATE and DISTRICT 6 Checkers Championship
The INDIANA STATE and DISTRICT 6 Checkers Championship will be held August 23rd - 24th , 2008 in Motel 6, Plainfield, Indiana . Same location as last 4 years:
Motel 6 (formerly AmeriHost)
in Plainfield, Indiana
just west of Indianapolis.

More details later...

For more information please contact Roger Blaine at .

  Ohio State Title Match
The Ohio State Title Match will be held August 30th - September 1st , 2008 in Medina, Ohio . 12-game match of 3-move featuring Alex Moiseyev (current state match champion) and Richard Beckwith. Hotel info same as for Ohio Tournament, Sept. 6 & 7.

For more information please contact Rich Beckwith at richardbeckwith@usacheckers.com.

  Ohio State Tournament
The Ohio State Tournament will be held September 6th - 7th , 2008 in Rodeway Inn & Medina Conference Center, Medina, OH . 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.

Additional event: World GAYP Title Match between Ron King (Barbados, champion) and Lubabalo Kondlo (South Africa) will be played Sept. 8-13 in Medina.

Medina, Ohio is located west of Akron.
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. Estimated room rates are $45 (single or double) per night plus tax. Seven-day rates (no pro-rating) are available for $149.95 plus tax (approx. $169). Phone number for Rodeway Inn is 330-725-4571. Please indicate you are there for the checker tournament to receive the discount.

For more information please contact Rich Beckwith at richardbeckwith@usacheckers.com; 440 516-1284.

  GAYP World Title Match
The GAYP World Title Match will be held September 8th - 13th , 2008 in Rodeway Inn, Medina, Ohio . 24-game GAYP match will feature Ron King of Barbados (champion) and Lubabalo Kondlo of South Africa (challenger). Alan Millhone will referee. See above "Ohio State tournament" for lodging info

  Virginia Open Checker Tournament
The Virginia Open Checker Tournament will be held September 18th - 19th , 2008 in Super 8 Motel, Bedford, Virginia . The Old Dominion Checker Association
presents:
The 91st Annual Virginia Open Checker Tournament
Friday & Saturday, September 19th & 20th 2008
The Super 8 Motel in Bedford, Virginia
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 tournament or prize fund will be appreciated.
As in the past, the tournament will be played under 3Move, using the Swiss System of scoring. There will be 8 rounds at 2 games per round - 1 hour games. We will play 4 rounds Friday of 2 hours per round - 1 round before lunch and break for a 1 hour lunch at 12:00 - various restaurants close by. Then 3 rounds afterwards, an early start of 8AM for 4 rounds Saturday - 2 rounds before lunch then break for a 1 hour lunch, 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) northwest city limits of Bedford. The Motel link is: Super 8, Bedford Call 1-800-800-8000 or 540-587-0100. Ms. Gail Hamlet, General Manager gave us special tournament room rates, which are $58.00 plus tax for king beds or double queens. Continental Breakfast and coffee available during the day is included with the playing room. Please note: you need to make your reservations early by 1st weekend of September. Gail confirmed a group block of 10 rooms under the name VA Checker Tournament and included this flyer.
Buck Smith & Kevin Burks continue the ODCA tradition. This is the 91st 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.

For more information please contact Kevin Burks / Buck Smith at K. Burks: 434-238-7349 email: metallica_one2@hotmail.com or Buck Smith 540-997-0332 or email: BUCKandBJ@aol.com.

  2008 Kentucky Open
The 2008 Kentucky Open will be held October 3rd - 5th , 2008 in La Quinta Inn, Richmond, KY . La Quinta Inn, 1751 Lexington Rd., 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. 3rd. Two rounds Friday, four rounds Saturday, one Sunday. The La Quinta 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.

For more information please contact Don Brattin at 859-986-9711.

Submitted By: Don Brattin

  Illinois 101 Open
The Illinois 101 Open will be held October 4th - 5th , 2008 in Marion, IL . More details later.

For more information please contact Gene Ellison or Roger Doll at .

  Nebraska State Open GAYP
The Nebraska State Open GAYP will be held October 11th , 2008 in . More details later.

For more information please contact Dave Stovie at .

  "Olympic" IMSA checkers & Qualifying Tournament
The "Olympic" IMSA checkers & Qualifying Tournament will be held October 13th - 17th , 2008 in Beijing, China . This is a new IMSA (International Mind Sport Association) checkers event, which will be played in 3-move as part of the 1st World Mind Sports Games. While medals will be awarded, it is not an official event of the Beijing Olympic games. This is a restricted field event. Alex Moiseyev (3-move World Champ), Jim Morrison, Richard Beckwith, and Kim Willis will represent USA. Event will also serve as annual WCDF Qualifying Tournament for men and ladies. Approximately 50 players from 20 countries are expected to participate.

Submitted By: Richard Beckwith

  10th Annual Pool and International Checkers Festival
The 10th Annual Pool and International Checkers Festival will be held October 25th - 26th , 2008 in South Bend, Indiana . More details later

For more information please contact Roger Blaine at .