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will be handled in the playing room at the fellowship hall on Friday morning
between 9:00 - 9:30 AM. A short business meeting is scheduled following registration.
Play begins 10:00 AM Friday. The entry fee is $25.00. Any contributions to
support the tournament or Prize Fund will be appreciated.Read Larry's 2012 Invitation Letter As in the past, the tournament will be played under 3-Move, using the Swiss pairing system of scoring. There will be 8 rounds at
2 games per round - 1 hour games. 1 opening using the 156 Deck Openings; Score by games, 2 points for a win, 1 for a draw,
3 for a bye.
We will play 4 rounds Friday of 2 hours per round - 1 round before lunch and break for 1
hour lunch. Then 3 rounds afterwards. An early start
of 8AM for 4 rounds Saturday - 2 rounds before lunch then break for a 1 hour lunch
at 12:00, and 2 afterwards, hopefully finished by 5PM permitting adequate travel
time back home. Larry Michael is our District 4 Manager who is the
sponsor/director of this tournament. He plans to have the Tournament at
his Church in the fellowship hall. This is a very nice facility, plenty of
room, kitchen, padded chairs, etc. Friday evening fellowship meal!
(lunch provided both days) Most players will lodge at the Days Inn at 1620
Cotton Grove Rd, Lexington, NC 27292 (map).
Larry negotiated a checker player's rate $62.00 which you should book your
reservation early (by October 31st) and tell receptionist (336-357-2333) you are
a checker player.