2011 Mississippi State Open Checker Tournament
Saturday - May 28th at Hall II - ICHF, 220 Lynn Ray Road, Petal, MS 39465

(The Mississippi Open is traditionally held every Memorial Day weekend)

MISSISSIPPI OPEN CHECKER TOURNAMENT
MAY 28, 2011
9:00 A.M.

A MISSISSIPPI OFFICERS’ MEETING was held and Sam Parker recommended that Clayton Nash be made Vice-President. Bill Parker seconded and it carried. It was also approved to continue with the current officers: Sam Parker, President; Clayton Nash, Vice-President (a new position); Dr. Joe Fasold, Secretary/Treasurer.

The Round Robin System was approved and Referee Charles Walker stated the tournament would stop at noon for lunch and he would award door prizes and awards for the Youth Division after lunch.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned (See agenda of the day’s activities).
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There were 26 players in Five Divisions and 34 supporters and spectators plus the news media.

The Youth Division and Amateur Men and Women Players also received prizes and door prizes were awarded to five people. Charles Walker told the News Media that he was pleased with the turnout for the Grand Re-Opening of the ICHF and expects an even larger turnout next year.
Submitted by Charles & Deloris Walker 6/4/2011

TOP GROUP (The Majors and Masters Combined)
1st Place  Clayton Nash 17Pts (won & lost a game with Fasold) $100.00
2nd Place  Dr. Joe Fasold 15Pts $70.00
3rd Place  Rev. Danny Pitts 12Pts $50.00
Bill Parker 10Pts
Gary Bankston 5Pts
Sam Parker 1Pts

MEN’S MINOR DIVISION
Kevin Seaton
Carroll Harmon
Billy Whitehead
Chris Jacobs

WOMEN’S MINOR DIVISION
Linda Seaton
Brandi Walker
Sandy Ward
Mary Harmon
Brenda Walker
Marge Whitehead

YOUTH DIVISION AGE GROUP 13 - Up
Joshua Parker
Henry Price
Joe Heiztmann

YOUTH DIVISION AGE GROUP 10 - 12
Molly Seafidi
Jake Frommeyer
Laura Parker
Jack Hirtzman
Hunter Callahan
Katie Johnson

YOUTH DIVISION AGE GROUP 7 – 9
Tie: Dawson Williamson and Justin Walker
Cheynne Walker
Beckah Smith
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First Place $100.00, Second Place $ 70.00, and Third Place $ 50.00 in Top Group.
Everyone received prizes and certificates.  The other groups also received cash prizes and certificates.
Total cash prize fund was $400.00. The gifts $300.00. The food $300.00 and the certificates $5.00  Everyone had a great time.

                                  

 WELCOME TO THE ICHF!
 9:30 A.M. Opening Song and Prayer
 President Sam Parker introduces officers and guests

  1. ADULT BEGINNING MEN – AGE 18 – UP WILL PLAY GAYP

  2. ADULT BEGINNING WOMEN – AGE 18 – UP WILL PLAY GAYP

  3. CHILDREN’S DIVISION - AGE 7 – 12 WILL PLAY GAYP

  4. CHILDREN’S DIVISION - AGE13 – 17 WILL PLAY GAYP

  5. MINORS – RATING 1500 TO 1699 WILL PLAY 3-MOVE “ROUND ROBIN”

  6. MAJORS – RATING 1700 TO 1899 WILL PLAY 3-MOVE “SWISS SYSTEM” USING THE MOVE FORM

  7. MASTERS – RATING 1900 AND UP WILL PLAY 3-MOVE “SWISS SYSTEM” USING THE MOVE FORM

    NO SMOKING INSIDE – NO PROFANITY, CURSING OR UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT WILL BE PERMITTED. THERE IS A PENALTY FOR DELAY OF GAME.

    MEN’S RESTROOM ON MY LEFT; LADIES’ RESTROOM ON RIGHT.

    ONLY THREE PRE-ARRANGED LADIES SHOULD BE IN THE KITCHEN. OTHERS MAY HELP WITH THE CHILDREN (SEE CHARLES WALKER). THE SERVING WINDOW WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL 12 A.M. WHEN LUNCH WILL BE SERVED.

    THE BACK TABLE AND CHAIRS ARE RESERVED FOR SPECTATORS AND ADULTS TO EAT. PLAYERS MAY EAT AT THEIR PLAYING TABLES.

    PICTURE TAKING IS PERMITTED WITHOUT A FLASH.

    PLEASE GO OUTSIDE TO TALK – OTHERWISE WHISPER.

    IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO – GET A TICKET FOR THE DOOR PRIZE DRAWINGS.

    THERE ARE TWO GARBAGE CONTAINERS ON EACH SIDE OF THE SERVING WINDOW FOR YOUR PAPER PLATES AND CUPS. PUT YOUR PLASTIC FORKS, ETC. IN THE CONTAINER ON TOP OF THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS.

    PRIZES AND CERTIFICATES FOR THE BEGINNING MEN, LADIES AND CHILDREN’S DIVISIONS WILL BE PRESENTED FROM 12:30 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M. (INCLUDING DOOR PRIZES IN CASE SOME NEED TO GO).

    1:00 P.M. THE STRONGER DIVISIONS WILL START BACK AT 1:00 P.M. AND CONTINUE UNTIL EACH CATEGORY IS FINISHED. THEN CASH AWARDS AND CERTIFICATES WILL BE PRESENTED TO THEM.

    PUT YOUR NAME ON YOUR SCORE CARD (SAVE ROOM TO PRINT YOUR OPPONENT’S NAME). WHEN TWO PLAYERS FINISH THEIR TWO GAMES – BOTH COME SEE ME. NOTE: YOU GET 2 POINTS FOR A WIN – 1 POINT FOR A DRAW – 0 POINTS FOR A LOSS.

    COME SEE ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. THE NATIONAL ANTHEM BY SAM PARKER ON PIANO AND THE GROUP MAY ALL SING ALONG.  ANY QUESTIONS? IF NOT – SHAKE HANDS WITH YOUR OPPONENT AND BEGIN. MAY THE BEST MAN, WOMAN/BOY/GIRL WIN! ENJOY!

 

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