2023 Dave Beachy's GAYP Checker Meet
2/20/23 Text message from Dave Beachy saying, “He has a house full and no more players unless you received a RSVP Invitation and responded.”
Dave & Betty Beachy will host this years GAYP Checker Meet on Thursday,
February 23rd 2023 in Sarasota, FL. This meet is usually hosted by
Jerry Miller during the 3rd week of February. This will be a delightful
tournament with plenty of delicious food, snacks, and treats throughout the
tourney including “homemade ice cream.” The meet will be held at Dave's home on
5382 Bowers Street, Sarasota, Florida 34232. Dave's GAYP Checker Meet will
start at 8:00 AM Thursday morning. There will be donuts &
coffee Thursday morning. This is an annual event with a round-robin format
depending upon attendance. Usually 1st round as luck of the draw, thereafter
opponents played whoever is available until each player finished their
rounds. This allows for slow players who wanted to play a longer game. 90
minutes per 2 game rounds are allowed which most players played within these
time limits. This will make a welcoming checker event because of all the
activity in the Pinecraft Park where checker player use the park shelters and
play. This park is well known for checker players and outdoor shuffleboard. You
may review Pinecraft
Park. All the top Amish & Mennonite players from Ohio, Indiana, and
Pennsylvania will be there, so bring a friend and join the fun! You should write Dave Beachy for any questions about this tournament. He has
trouble hearing so telephone is not very feasible, nor does he use e-mail. I
personally correspond with Dave by texting him at 941-376-8163. You should write
or text Dave if you plan to attend. There are plenty of hotel and motels in the
area which I looked on-line this time of year for a weekly rental in the
$120-$180 per night range and most everything was already booked for 2023. These
were the ones I looked at less than 15 miles from the park. You will find more
available hotels 40 miles away and at a little better price. The Pinecraft Park
is located at 1420 Gilbert Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34239 | (map) |
Amish/Mennonite Chat Line RESULTS:
copied from MCA Newsletter - April 2023