2017 WCDF World GAYP Qualifier & Women/Youth World
Championship
will be held at The International Checkers Hall
of Fame (ICHF) in Petal, Mississippi (map)
from 31st July to 4th
August
Read WCDF communication (esp. 1st and 4th pages) has info about this World GAYP Qualifier.
WCDF GAYP World Qualifier and Women & Youth World Championship will be held July 31 to August 4, 2017 at the International Checker Hall of Fame in Petal, MS. Player entries must be nominated be their national or other WCDF-affiliated association (2 men/woman/youth nominations per association, 3 nominations each for ICHF). Contact Richard Beckwith, 34490 Ridge Road #115, Willoughby, OH 44094 or beckwith24@msn.com for more details.
email from ICHF.... Charles Walker - ICHF - Petal, MS | ichfcheckers@aol.com | Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 1:09 PM
ATTENTION: NEWS MEDIA AND PUBLIC
You are invited to attend the 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM. opening ceremonies of the WOMEN’S AND YOUTH WORLD CHECKER CHAMPIONSHIPS and the MEN’S WORLD QUALIFIER which provides the winner the opportunity to challenge the current World Men’s Champion.WHEN: July 31st – August 4th, 2017
HOSTED BY: The International Checker Hall of Fame (ICHF)WHERE: 220 Lynn Ray Roads, Petal, MS
SPONSORED BY: The World Checker Draughts Federation (WCDF)
Come see the top checker players compete from the United States, Russia, Africa, Barbados, Italy, Europe, etc. This historical event is your opportunity to observe a “once in a lifetime event” with complimentary refreshments.
THE WOMEN AND YOUTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS AND THE MEN’S
QUALIFIER TOURNAMENT OPENING CEREMONIES AGENDA MONDAY, JULY 31st, 2017
8:00 AM - WELCOME PLAYERS AND VISITORS BY ICHF PRESIDENT, CHARLES WALKER; WCDF President, Dr. Richard Beckwith; and, invited speakers.
SONG: “THIS IS MY COUNTRY”, in honor of each person’s country, and sung by retired policeman, Smoky Hartfield.
CLOSING PRAYER: Noah Mann, William Carey University.
WCDF REFEREE, Richard Beckwith makes announcements and starts the tournaments.
NOTE: Those who stay to watch this historical event are asked to please remain silent and allow the players to concentrate. Thank you.
CALL (601) 307-7070 OR (601) 307-5050 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
750 Miles / 11hrs via I-85
S & I-59 S RT Flight GSO - Hattiesburg-Laure Regional (PIB /
KPIB) $444