Without much details which will be posted later in couple days, I can officially confirm that Executive Committee of World Checkers and Draughts Federation (WCDF) unanimously approved 3-moves World Qualify Tournament and Woman and Youth World Championships will take place in Vidor, Texas, USA in July 13 - 16, Monday - Thursday. The largest International Airport is George Bush International airport in Huston, approximately 100 miles away from Vidor. Minivan will be provided by organizers to pickup guests.
More details and contact information are coming.
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Mr. Alex
WQT 2020
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WQT 2020
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Re: WQT 2020
Below are two important documents - official announcement by Vidor organizers and WCDF Rules and Regulations. As usually, Joe McDaniel and his family are on top of things and supporting event along with Vidor sponsors.
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3-moves WCDF WQT 2020
USA, TX, Vidor
July 13-16
WCDF TOURNAMENT NEWS
The Executive Committee of World Checkers and Draughts Federation (WCDF) has recently approved the 3-Move World Qualifying Tournament and the Woman and Youth World Championships to take place in Vidor, Texas, USA on July 13-16 (Monday-Thursday). The World Children’s Championship will coincide with the Youth Tournament. Ages for the Children’s Tournament is 12-under at time of tournament.
The site of the tournament will be the Holiday Inn Express, 20691 I-10, Vidor, Texas 77662. The phone number is 409-783-2420. When making reservations, be sure to indicate that you are with the World Checkers Tournament. You may call the Hotel or contact us and we will email you the reservation link. It is important to get this done as early as possible. The rate is $89 per night plus tax. The Hotel will provide a complimentary playing room, free hot breakfast, internet access and free parking. Currently, plans are also being made to use the local School as a site for tournament as it will give ample room for all groups. Players may check in on Saturday at same rate.
The business meeting will precede the tournament at 8:30 AM on Monday, July 13-16. The WQT will play 8 rounds with 2 rounds a day. Rounds will be 4 hours with a one hour lunch break. The Woman’s & Youth tournament will depend on number of entrants but likely a round robin style. Make sure the District Affiliation Fee of $100 has been paid. Entry fee will be $50 for adults and $15 for Youth and Children. The Children’s Tournament will most likely be a 2 day event beginning on Monday.
The Hotel is 108 miles from Houston Intercontinental Airport. The tournament committee members will provide transportation to and from the airport. The Hotel is also only 45 miles from the Lake Charles Airport if some prefer to go that route. When you have made reservations, please let us know as soon as possible when your flight will arrive, in order for us to make plans to run the van.
Tournament referee will be Mr. Richard Beckwith. Assistant referee will be Charles Walker. They both always do outstanding jobs in every area they are assigned.
The City of Vidor is excited about hosting this World Class event. The city has supplied money for funding. The City of Vidor contributed $7500. Mr. Joe McDaniel has contributed $4000. This will give us close to $12000 for prize funds and expenses of tournament! We are currently working on more funding from local sites. If you would like to contribute to the prize fund, send your contributions to 820 Concord, Vidor TX 77662. Make checks payable to Watson Franks.
For further information, contact us at 409-201-2543.
We do look forward to seeing you!
Watson & Rita Franks
820 Concord
Vidor, TX 77662
409-201-2543
watpics@aol.com
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3-moves WCDF WQT 2020
USA, TX, Vidor
July 13-16
WCDF TOURNAMENT NEWS
The Executive Committee of World Checkers and Draughts Federation (WCDF) has recently approved the 3-Move World Qualifying Tournament and the Woman and Youth World Championships to take place in Vidor, Texas, USA on July 13-16 (Monday-Thursday). The World Children’s Championship will coincide with the Youth Tournament. Ages for the Children’s Tournament is 12-under at time of tournament.
The site of the tournament will be the Holiday Inn Express, 20691 I-10, Vidor, Texas 77662. The phone number is 409-783-2420. When making reservations, be sure to indicate that you are with the World Checkers Tournament. You may call the Hotel or contact us and we will email you the reservation link. It is important to get this done as early as possible. The rate is $89 per night plus tax. The Hotel will provide a complimentary playing room, free hot breakfast, internet access and free parking. Currently, plans are also being made to use the local School as a site for tournament as it will give ample room for all groups. Players may check in on Saturday at same rate.
The business meeting will precede the tournament at 8:30 AM on Monday, July 13-16. The WQT will play 8 rounds with 2 rounds a day. Rounds will be 4 hours with a one hour lunch break. The Woman’s & Youth tournament will depend on number of entrants but likely a round robin style. Make sure the District Affiliation Fee of $100 has been paid. Entry fee will be $50 for adults and $15 for Youth and Children. The Children’s Tournament will most likely be a 2 day event beginning on Monday.
The Hotel is 108 miles from Houston Intercontinental Airport. The tournament committee members will provide transportation to and from the airport. The Hotel is also only 45 miles from the Lake Charles Airport if some prefer to go that route. When you have made reservations, please let us know as soon as possible when your flight will arrive, in order for us to make plans to run the van.
Tournament referee will be Mr. Richard Beckwith. Assistant referee will be Charles Walker. They both always do outstanding jobs in every area they are assigned.
The City of Vidor is excited about hosting this World Class event. The city has supplied money for funding. The City of Vidor contributed $7500. Mr. Joe McDaniel has contributed $4000. This will give us close to $12000 for prize funds and expenses of tournament! We are currently working on more funding from local sites. If you would like to contribute to the prize fund, send your contributions to 820 Concord, Vidor TX 77662. Make checks payable to Watson Franks.
For further information, contact us at 409-201-2543.
We do look forward to seeing you!
Watson & Rita Franks
820 Concord
Vidor, TX 77662
409-201-2543
watpics@aol.com
I am playing checkers, not chess.
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Re: WQT 2020
Rules and Reulations
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3-moves WCDF WQT 2020
USA, TX, Vidor
July 13-16
Additional Rules and Regulations (2020 WCDF Event, USA):
The World Qualifier/Women Youth and Children World Championship is scheduled for 13-16 July, 2020 in Vidor, Texas. Player entry fee is set at $50. A Facebook site for information and announcements will be up soon.
Time Control is 45 minutes with 20 seconds gained with each press of a clock. Clocks are reset to the same initial time control for the second game. A player with time under 3:00 minutes is not obliged to record moves, but the full written game must be recovered and turned in by the end of the round. The player in time shortage may still wish to record a tick mark as a placeholder, in case a forty-move count is later requested.
With Swiss system of pairing, the first round will be paired randomly without respect to country of origin. Pairing two players from same country in final round is discouraged if a fresh pairing with equal points is possible. In the event of a round-robin, pairings will emphasize people from same country being paired sooner than later.
The tournament format is traditionally 8 rounds of Swiss with no repairing. However, alternate formats may be more suitable for sections with fewer participants. Players in those sections will decide on format in consultation with tournament officials.
Leaving board to go to bathroom within player’s first 8 moves of game is discouraged, where possible. A short break prior to starting the second game is preferred.
WCDF tie breaker rules apply where players are tied on points. In the event additional playoffs are needed at rapid rates, two games will be played at normal time controls. If still tied due to a draw round, then two games will be played at 15 minutes total time on the clock (with additional 5 seconds gained for each press of the clock). After the first game, players exchange colors, but clocks are not reset. An official or other designee will record games for players, if players wish. If the 2-game set is drawn, then two more games are played at 10 minutes, followed, as needed, by two more games at 5 minutes, and then 5 new final minutes until someone wins one game or runs out of time.
Referee will decide disputes. Decision of Referee will be final.
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3-moves WCDF WQT 2020
USA, TX, Vidor
July 13-16
Additional Rules and Regulations (2020 WCDF Event, USA):
The World Qualifier/Women Youth and Children World Championship is scheduled for 13-16 July, 2020 in Vidor, Texas. Player entry fee is set at $50. A Facebook site for information and announcements will be up soon.
Time Control is 45 minutes with 20 seconds gained with each press of a clock. Clocks are reset to the same initial time control for the second game. A player with time under 3:00 minutes is not obliged to record moves, but the full written game must be recovered and turned in by the end of the round. The player in time shortage may still wish to record a tick mark as a placeholder, in case a forty-move count is later requested.
With Swiss system of pairing, the first round will be paired randomly without respect to country of origin. Pairing two players from same country in final round is discouraged if a fresh pairing with equal points is possible. In the event of a round-robin, pairings will emphasize people from same country being paired sooner than later.
The tournament format is traditionally 8 rounds of Swiss with no repairing. However, alternate formats may be more suitable for sections with fewer participants. Players in those sections will decide on format in consultation with tournament officials.
Leaving board to go to bathroom within player’s first 8 moves of game is discouraged, where possible. A short break prior to starting the second game is preferred.
WCDF tie breaker rules apply where players are tied on points. In the event additional playoffs are needed at rapid rates, two games will be played at normal time controls. If still tied due to a draw round, then two games will be played at 15 minutes total time on the clock (with additional 5 seconds gained for each press of the clock). After the first game, players exchange colors, but clocks are not reset. An official or other designee will record games for players, if players wish. If the 2-game set is drawn, then two more games are played at 10 minutes, followed, as needed, by two more games at 5 minutes, and then 5 new final minutes until someone wins one game or runs out of time.
Referee will decide disputes. Decision of Referee will be final.
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Re: WQT 2020
Have the US nominees been announced?
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Re: WQT 2020
Change:
The Woman's Tournament will be two 4-hour matches a day
The Woman's Tournament will be two 4-hour matches a day
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Re: WQT 2020
postponed to following year