The even has been moved back to the Days Inn, 101 Alexander Spring Road, Carlisle, PA 17015, (map)  where it was held last year. The Pennsylvania/District 3 Tournament will be held June 9th - 10th, 2012.  Rooms are $62 + tax per night, mention you are there for the checker tournament for the discounted rate. The phone number is 717-258-4147.  Up to four people may share a room.

$1,000.00 in prize money guaranteed, registration is $50 if received before June or $60 during June. This is an ACF tournament and those dues may be paid at the door if you haven't already paid them. An active ACF membership is required to participate and may be purchased at the event if needed. All participants will receive a portion of the prize fund as long as ALL of their games are recorded and handed in.

A meeting will be held at 7:30am on June 9th with play to begin at 8:00. There will be 4 divisions with a maximum of 8 players each. Division placement will be based on players performance in other tournaments. Each division will be round robin for a total of 7 rounds with 2 hours allotted for each round. There will be a half hour between rounds and an hour and a half break for lunch.

Classes of players will be,
1. Minor, 16 years old or younger. Will be playing GAYP.
2. Minor, for those that have never won a Minor tournament anywhere. 3 move.
3. Major, for those that have never won a Major or "Class 'B' " tournament anywhere. 3 move.
4. Master, for those that have never won a Master tournament. 3 move.
5. Grand Master, for those that have taken first place in a Masters tournament before. 3 move.
Everyone will pay the same 50 dollar registration fee (If paid before June or $60 after that.) and be a member of the ACF.
ACF dues may be paid on site.
Only eight players per class, so get your money in right away.
To receive your prize money, you must be signed into your correct class, be present, let all players finish, all players are required to record all games and turn a copy into the scorekeeper.

To pre-register send name, address, and payment to: Jason Solan, ATTN: District 3, 127 B St., Carlisle, Pa. 17013
Spots will be filled on a first come first serve basis so get registered early to secure your spot.

For more information contact Ray Shelly 410-228-7192 / rayhshelly@gmail.com or Jason Solan 717-884-8805 / jason.solan66@gmail.com or solman66@yahoo.com 

Get ready for a great tournament. Shelly & Solan did a great job on this.