Dave & Betty Beachy will host this years GAYP Checker Meet on Thursday, February 23^rd 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