These pages are dedicated to Nebraska Checkers Association and the excellent effort they are making to promote checkers... Here is their story with information and pictures provided by NCA-President, Dave Stovie.
Fifteen years prior to Dave Stovie taking over as President, the N.C.A. averaged only 5 entrants in the State Tournament. Dave shares his checker enthusiasm and promotes our game with a crusader's zeal. It's paying off, as more members enjoy and appreciate this great game. They now average 14 and hope to increase that this year. Dave said, "Through playing the game and "booking up" as Al Kopko* calls it, my game is rapidly improving." "NCA is planning three tournaments this year, myself and other members are hoping to go to another ty or two also." "Al Kopko has taught me a lot and has helped my game a lot..." Regards, Dave Stovie 1/23/08
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Al Kopko - "The Great One" and Dave Stovie, |
Al Kopko receives congratulations form Dave Stovie the President of the Nebraska Checkers Association for his outstanding accomplishments. 1) Five time Nebraska State Checkers Champion. 2) Inducted into the N.C.A. Hall of Fame. 3) 1997 U.S. National Champion in the Majors Division. |
August 2006
John Pestal - 2006 Omaha City Champion
& also a four time Nebraska State Champion!
2016 1st Annual KRCC-Omaha Checker Tournament
2009 NE State Match Games Title Challenge
9/15/209 Nebraska Museum Article
2009 NE 111th State 3-Move Open
2008 NE State Match Games Title Challenge
2008 NE 110th State 3-Move Open
2007 NE 109th State 3-Move Open
2006 NE 108th State 3-Move Open
Hall of Fame Ceremony Reception