These pages are dedicated to Nebraska Checkers Association and the excellent effort they are making to promote checkers... Here is their story with information and pictures provided by NCA-President, Dave Stovie.

Fifteen years prior to Dave Stovie taking over as President, the N.C.A. averaged only 5 entrants in the State Tournament. Dave shares his checker enthusiasm and promotes our game with a crusader's zeal. It's paying off, as more members enjoy and appreciate this great game. They now average 14 and hope to increase that this year. Dave said, "Through playing the game and "booking up" as Al Kopko* calls it, my game is rapidly improving." "NCA is planning three tournaments this year, myself and other members are hoping to go to another ty or two also." "Al Kopko has taught me a lot and has helped my game a lot..." Regards, Dave Stovie 1/23/08


Al Kopko - "The Great One" and Dave Stovie, First day in the Nebraska Veterans Home 10/14/07 Al was 85 in 2008 his DOB: 6 Jun 1923	Al Kopko receives congratulations form Dave Stovie the President of the Nebraska Checkers Association for his outstanding accomplishments. 1) Five time Nebraska State Checkers Champion. 2) Inducted into the N.C.A. Hall of Fame. 3) 1997 U.S. National Champion in the Majors Division.