11 man ballott WCM, 2008

Alex_Moiseyev · Post by **Alex_Moiseyev** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 2:44 am

JR, do you want to be a match referee ?

Alex

JR Smith · Post by **JR Smith** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:13 pm

I would be honored to referee; however, I'm sure there are others more qualified.

I will say I have a love for 11-Man Ballot and itâ€™s my wish this style of checkers become more popular amongst professional players. It is superior to 3-Move and most interesting and exciting form of our game. It should be recognized and highly respected by the professional checker playing fraternity. The Eleven Man Ballot is the true test of an accomplished cross-board player's checker aptitude and ability to visualize. (It separates the men from boys!) I liken 3-Move to Mail Checkers, they are twin sisters - book knowledge and memory. This is not mint to start a flame war, just an opinion.

Yes, definitely would accept with the reservation that rules are outlined so I have a judiciary basis. We can use Beckwith's outline and players should expand on that.

Alex_Moiseyev · Post by **Alex_Moiseyev** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:10 pm

Hi, JR !

JR Smith wrote:I would be honored to referee;

Great ! I am glad you accepted (preliminary) my offer.

however, I'm sure there are others more qualified.

Probably, but WCDF rules usually requires referee approval by both players. I am 100% satisfy with your candidacy. I always consider on this matter (choice of referee) that spirit and attitude is important, and perhaps even more than experience.

Either me and Tim have long professional experience and can handle things anyway. I also don't anticipate any kind of serious conflict and hope your "referee life" will be easy

Yes, definitely would accept

Thats all I need ! Now we also need Tim approval your candidacy and deal done.

with the reservation that rules are outlined so I have a judiciary basis.

Usually we create and sign contract which includes match specifics - dates, time, location, prize fund, time control and anything which is exception of rules. I believe - we can use WCDF rules as basic.

The only important thing is: due to title vacant status, we have to get agreement about tie-break procedure.

Few more comments ...

1) Experience only comes from experience ! If you don't have a chance to move ahead - how you can get experience ? Being a Referee of this match will definetely put you on another level of professionalism ! We need more experienced Referees in WCDF and ACF.

2) Along with referring match you may have other obligations

- in particular: helping me and Tim with communications regards contract, and setting dates and time.

3) For the time now I propose to leave a question about prize fund / bid / venue behind and just start the process.

4). Please, ask Tim if he is OK with your candidacy and ready to play match around July 4 ... lets say July 3-6, from Thursday to Sunday, 4 days, 16 games.

Regards,

Alex

JR Smith · Post by **JR Smith** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:52 pm

I got an email off to Tim a few minutes ago with link to this page, requesting particulars... so ball is in motion. This should be the most exciting WCM since World Three Move Women's in Ireland!

http://www.nccheckers.org/NCCA/2007%20T ... 20Open.htm

Alan Millhone · Post by **Alan Millhone** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 5:02 pm

Hello Everyone:

I have directed Dr. Beckwith to transfer $100.00 of my 'store' account towards this important 11-Man Ballot Match. GAYP, 3- Move and 11-Man and Mail play are all important facets of our game and I will also add internet playing sites. By emcompassing all of these styles we try to appeal to all players and thus leave no one behind.

Sincerely:
Alan Millhone, President
American Checker Federation

JR Smith · Post by **JR Smith** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 5:39 pm

You are so correct... just blowing off I like GAYP and 11-Man and enjoy 3-Move but have not really sent the time studying BC, GD , CTTW, Sixth etc. which you need to do if you intend to be a worthy competitor.

Alex_Moiseyev · Post by **Alex_Moiseyev** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:09 am

JR Smith wrote:This should be the most exciting WCM

Yes, I am honored to be a part of this historical event.

In order to simplify things and make everything easy and clear I propose ...

Once Tim is a winner of National tournament, there is no reason for tie-break, and if match will be tie and score even - Tim should get title. This will be perhaps the most fear thing to do.

Regards,

Alex

Alex_Moiseyev · Post by **Alex_Moiseyev** » Tue May 06, 2008 4:06 pm

Not much news yet since I posted here last time. Both partners finally completely agreed to play match of 16 games through July 4 weekend, starting Thursday July 3rd and finishing on Sunday, July 6th. Match will be play somewhere in NC area, but an exact location is still subject to be determined.

In case of tie score Tim Laverty will get a title, due to his recent victory in the National 2008 Tourney.

Refereee and promoter of event - JR Smith. All contributions can be send to him or ACF Player Representative Richard Beckwith.

Regards,

Alex Moiseyev

Patrick Parker · Post by **Patrick Parker** » Wed May 21, 2008 11:11 am

will all the games be saved ?

will ballots be discarded or will everything be played?

JR Smith · Post by **JR Smith** » Wed May 21, 2008 1:48 pm

Not much news yet since I posted here last time. Both partners finally completely agreed to play match of 16 games through July 4 weekend, starting Thursday July 3rd and finishing on Sunday, July 6th. Match will be play somewhere in NC area, but an exact location is still subject to be determined.

Tim and I discussed having it at Sleep Inn. We held our NC Open there this past weekend. I have reserved an adequate block of rooms which were originally sold out over the July 4 weekend, but rooms are now available because of our past business and our first right of refusal. I showed Tim where we would be playing, in the balcony lounge area which I think is ideal, and you are close to your rooms, public rest area, just down the stairs and also to the breakfast area for coffee and drinks. Nice big cushion chairs or they will setup playing table and chairs. You can smoke in this balcony lounge area. It is open to motel guest but private and quite, since we will be occupying it all day. But it does overlook the entrance and reception counter and common lobby area. Their banquet and meeting room is booked for a wedding.

Next couple of choices is:

Americas Best Value & Suits 200 Henson St 24-27 Bypass East Albemarle no meeting rms $45 2Star 704-982-3939 J Petal Mgr. ($41+tax group rate) We play in room I visited this venue and it is a little ratty but workable... you get what you pay for it.

Executive Inn - conference meeting/banquet/convention
735 NC 24/27 Bypass Albemarle, NC 28001 Paul Resident Mgr.
704-983-6990 2Q $65/ K$69 continental breakfast & full internet access/service

Tim Laverty suggested the Palomino Motel in Sanford, NC which I agreed, we need to check it out since it has recently changed ownership. We held our 2007 NC Open there and the rooms were getting a little ratty but for $29.95 you can't complain.

Tim also mentioned we should visit the owner of â€œSpeakEasyâ€ a very nice billiard parlor in Sanford when he plays in tournaments and knows the owner.

I will see what Tim has on his mind this week. I got the impression he didn't like the balcony lounge? Maybe it was the thought of a wedding reception during the tournament? Maybe the distraction of it would effect his play or the concern about noise that could be generated from it?

Patrick Parker · Post by **Patrick Parker** » Thu May 22, 2008 3:56 am

i thought of one day when i buy my own house putting a lil speakeasy type room in
now that you mention it i could use having a pool table for my reason to have the room done like that......how do i convince the powers that be that i need a pool table

Alex_Moiseyev · Post by **Alex_Moiseyev** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 1:09 am

It is less than 2 weeks before match will start. More news are coming soon, stay on ! Your contribution will not be ignore and even free gas gift card will be accepted !

Alex

JR Smith · Post by **JR Smith** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:49 pm

We are all set for the (Moiseyev vs Laverty) 11-Man World Title Match in Albemarle, NC July 3-6, 2008

We need support for this Exciting World Title Championship Checker Match, Please contribute to the prize fund.

All contributors will be listed and receive a copy of all games.

I will keep editing this post with new names as they contribute.

Jimmy Reliford $200.00
Dr. Richard Beckwith $100.00
Alan Millhone $100.00
JR Smith $100.00
Clint Pickard $100.00
John Webster $100.00
Teal Stanley $100.00
Bob Murr $50.00
John & Carla Elliott $50.00
Bill Burnett $50.00
Don Andrews $25.00
Victor Habgood
Gerry Lopez
Al Darrow
Pal Bucker
Jay Hinnershi-tz

Tournament Expenses:
Complimentary Hotel Player's Rooms $541.20
Certificate & Trophy $37.00

Prize Fund: < $500.00

http://www.nccheckers.org/NCCA/2008%2011-Man%20WTM.htm

Alex_Moiseyev · Post by **Alex_Moiseyev** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 12:41 am

JR Smith wrote:All contributors will be listed and receive a copy of all games.

Maybe we can create a booklet in respect of event ? We can include here all annotated (by myself) games with diagrams , photos, notes from players/referee and kibitzors, list of contributiors ... Many nice things can be done, but pre-order will be needed. How many buyers we can anticipate ? Thats all make sense only if we are dealing with at least 30-40 copies.

Regards,

Alex

JR Smith · Post by **JR Smith** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 12:47 am

Booklet... Wonderful idea, count me in and all $100.00 contributors. I didn't want to suggest anything about annotated games because I didn't know if you or Tim would have the time.

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