2020 86th Illinois 101 Counties Open Tournament
Saturday, October 3rd & 4th 2020
(Usually scheduled 1st weekend in October

 
Cancellation: The Illinois State Checker Association has decided not to hold our open tournament that we typically have run on the first weekend of October.  email Aug 16, 2020 - 10:39 PM,  Roger Doll

The 86th Annual Illinois 101 Counties Checker Tournament will be held Saturday October 3rd, 2020 in Marion, IL. Registration at 8:00 a.m. with play beginning at 9:00 a.m.  Note the change in format to a one day tournament.

Venue: Mackie's Pizza, at 2704 Walton Way, Marion, IL 62959.  The Illinois State Checker Association will be providing pizza for meals to all players   Players will need to purchase their own beverages.

The Mackie's Pizza is located west of the intersection of Interstate I-57 and IL State Highway 13 (Exit 54).  Travel west on IL 13 about 0.6  miles. Turn left onto Walton Way and follow around to Mackie's Pizza. Recommended hotel: Super 8 Motel at 2601 Vernell Road, Marion, IL 62959 (map),  phone 618-993-5577.   The Super 8 is located to the left, off the first light west of the Interstate.

Five total rounds to be played, unless time allows for more rounds. .  Three move restriction paired by a modified Swiss system.  Entry fee is $10.00 Please join us for a great time playing checkers.  For information call Roger Doll  (618) 402-1822, email erdoll@gmail.com

2020 Tournament Dates