The 2026 Southern Open “GAYP” Championship Checker Tournament  Friday & Saturday - June 26th & 27th 2026 Mark Hernig, Mule Barn Mercantile & Waxhaw Woman’s Club will host this event. This Tournament will be held at The Waxhaw Woman’s Club building in Waxhaw, 200 E South Main St, Waxhaw, NC 28173. Contact: Mark Hernig, POB 545, Waxhaw, NC 28173 mhernig@yahoo.com 704-292-5115  $8,750.00  Cash Prize Fund, Door Prizes, Trophies, & Participation Certificates Tournament Agenda: Pop Top Checkers Presents: The 2026 Southern Open “GAYP” Championship Checker Tournament Tournament Schedule: Friday 6/26/2026 Waxhaw Women's Club open for Tournament 7:30AM (Registration if available) Mr. Mark Hernig Welcomes PopTop players, Agenda, Rules 8:00 - 8:45AM Round 1: Tournament Play begins 9:00 - 10:30AM Round 2: Tournament Play begins 10:30 - 12:00AM Lunch: 12:00AM - 1:00PM local eateries & food truck Round 3: Tournament Play begins 1:00 - 2:30PM Round 4: Tournament Play begins 2:30 - 4:00PM Round 5: Tournament Play begins 4:00 - 5:30PM Tournament Schedule: Saturday 6/27/2026 Round 6: Tournament Play begins 8:00 - 9:30AM Round 7: Tournament Play begins 9:30 - 11:00AM Tournament Closing Ceremony: payout, picture taking, etc. 11:00 -12:00AM Perhaps this may be the most fun, friendly, family orientated tournament this year! The best will be there! Pre-register early on-line www.PopTopCheckers.com, Entry Fee $25 Players are required to bring a regulation board & checkers, and Masters required to use a clock & record game. If you have friends who play, please let them know. All are welcome.                      Full details: https://www.nccheckers.org/NCCA/2026 Southern PopTop Open Announcement.htm                         & https://www.poptopcheckers.com You are invited to make and renew friendships and play some excellent checkers! Call Mark Hernig 704-292-5115 and tell him you are playing, he will register you.

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