European Draughts events calendar in 2009.

[Alex_Moiseyev]

One of participants in Beijing from Ukraine, Alexander Kolin, asked me recently if any aheckers/draughts events are scheduled in Europe in 2009. He was unable to find any information on this site or WCDF site.

I told him in general w/o much details:

1) Germany National - May
2) English Open - 1st week of June (traditionally)
3) Germany Open - August
4) Wells Open - - somewhere in fall
5) Irish Open - last week of October (traditionally).

Can someone extend and correct this list for accuracy and fullfillment of information.

I remember other years we had Dutch Open, something in Czech Republic, Scotland ... ?

Thanks in advance,

Regards,

Alex

[Alex_Moiseyev]

More about his ... I am not familiar with rules and requirements, but maybe for Home International some team would include Alexander, if this is legal ?

Just question only ...

Regards,

Alex

[S_McCosker]

Hi Guys

I only have a few details for tournaments for next year.

English Open 2nd or 3rd week in May (Knighton Wales)
email: johnmorgan396@btinternet.com

British & Irish Freestyle 18th-19th July in (Stonehaven Scotland)
Scottish Open 20th - 24th July (Stonehaven Scotland)
email: "Graham Young" <bendings@hotmail.com>

but maybe for Home International some team would include Alexander, if this is legal ?

The home internationals are held every four years so theres plenty of time to iron out this matter, I say the more players the better.

all the best

Shane.

[Alex_Moiseyev]

Thanks, Shane ! I passed your information to Alexander. We have more people now who might be interesting the same information. Maybe we can maintaing and post this information somewhere ?

Regards,

Alex

[john reade]

The English Open is at Knighton from 11 to 15 May.

The earliest European event that I know of next year is the Kildare Open at Naas over the weekend 21/22 February.