Nationals in Ohio

[kim willis]

hi all,

Just wanted everyone to know i will arrive friday at Akron/Canton airport at 11:45am on friday and hope to be at the hotel at least by 1pm.Would like for everyone to know we have media coming to see what our national Checker tourneys are like and in hopes to open eyes for newcomersand other unknown players to want to get involved in our wonderful game.I hope to see alot of players and may you all have a wonderful tourney.May the best win

See you all in Ohio

Regards

kim willis

[MFulkerson]

I was watching an HBO special the other day that was called The Checker King, which had coverage of the 03 nationals I believe.

[Alan Millhone]

Hello everyone:

The ACF has had two inquirys from newspapers in the Medina area. Dr. Beckwith has been taking care of their questions,etc. The professional image we as Checker players present to the public is most important. What the media sees and reports to the public can make or break any organization. A couple of years ago it was discussed by myself and Mr. Al Darrow about dressing professionally. Many were critical that the issue of how one dresses was even discussed. The adults have to project a positive example to the younger players and to the watching public. Use of good equipment ,etc. also sets a proper example.

I am pretty well packed and my Daughter and my Grandson's Solomon and Forest (7& 9) will accompany her. Solomon will play in the "Arthur Niederhoffer" Youth Tournament this week-end and Forest might enter for the first time as well:-)

Looking forward to seeing old friends this coming week and hopefully many new faces. See you in Medina!!

Sincerely:
Alan Millhone, President
American Checker Federation
District 6 Champion
=============================================== " Mr. Alex will have copies of SIXTH on hand to see at Medina "
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[Michael Holmes]

Well, Ryan Pronk is in the lead with an extra 2 points after four rounds. Corey is in a close second and the other two are not in their regular sharp form but I expect to see a nice recovery tomorrow to make the Youth tournament a little bit closer.

In the younger age group Trey has the lead with Holmes trailing by 3 or 4 points.

Michael Holmes

[Michael Holmes]

And now he will be playing in the Majors tomorrow. Good Luck!!!!

[Michael Holmes]

And now he will be playing in the Majors tomorrow. Good Luck!!!!

[AKA]

I thought Pronk was going to play in the Masters this year???

I understand his decision to play Majors - Playing back to back tournaments isn't easy.

What were the full final results in Youth Nats?

Any updates after day 1 of Nats?

[Ryan Pronk]

Hello,

Here are the results of the 2006 Youth National Tournament.

Top Division:
1. Ryan Pronk 25 points $300
2. Corey Modich 15 points $200
3. Paul Bryan 13 points $100
4. Josh Armstrong 11 points $50

Lower Division:
1. Trey Stanley 26 points $65
2. Alex Holmes 24 points $40
3. Solomon Reece 19 points $30
4. Forest Reece 10 points $20
5. Erin Stanley 9 points $20

Overall, there was very strong competition. I will attempt to give a full recap (at least of my experience) later on. Corey and I are both endorsed to play in the next World Youth Tournament. I know it is our intent to bring the World Youth Title back to the USA.

--Ryan

[matthewkooshad]

woohoo trey good job! he's advancing

ryan, you are really good for your age. I am confident the USA will get the next world youth title

[Patrick Parker]

"The adults have to project a positive example to the younger players"


hehe

[AKA]

OK- post full results for all divisions with honor points.

[matthewkooshad]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060621/ts ... 0621140518

[Alex_Moiseyev]

Very interesting ! Thanks Matthew. The most interesting fact I learned from this newspaper - USA population should hit 300 million record this fall, 2006 ! They also estimated - [u]"it's a good bet the milestone baby

[Patrick Parker]

ron gets suki for nickname
alex gets mad russian...thats funny

[matthewkooshad]

lol he's a mad man!