2006 National Tournament in Medina, Ohio
"Edward A. Bruch 2006 3-Move National"
in Traveler's Choice Hotel, Medina, Ohio.
Date are June 19-24 for the National tournament (with Masters finishing
on 24th). Referee for the National tournament will be Brattin, Donald"Entry fees will be $50 (Master’s) / $30 (Majors) / $20
(Minors). ACF Membership required to enter all divisions, and may be
paid at registration. Registration will take place Monday morning from
8:30-10:30 followed by a business meeting. All divisions will play eight
four-game rounds. All divisions will play one round Monday. The Majors
and Minors will play 2 rounds (6 hour limit per round) on Tuesday,
Wednesday, and Thursday, followed by the final round on Friday. The
masters will play one-and-a-half rounds Tuesday through Friday, with the
final round on Saturday. Masters will have an 8-hour limit per round. Tournament Donations are most welcome and may be sent
to Richard Beckwith at 34490 Ridge Road # 114, Wiloughby, OH 44094.
A copy of the select games will be given to contributors of at least
$10.00. Paypal donations can be made under ACF Store under
donations/ACF Tournament Fund Donation. Just friendly remind you folks:
the overall winner of ACF National Youth Tournament 2006 will be awarded
by personalize numbered copy of SIXTH
(I already reserved this number) which is worthy of $75. I will
sign book on Sunday after the Youth tournament unless I know the name of
nominee
Donations are most welcome and may be sent to Alan Millhone or R.
Beckwith. A copy of the select games will be given to contributors of at
least $10 (or $15 will get you the youth tournament games too.) Paypal
donations can be made under ACF Store under Donations/ACF Tournament
Fund Donation. Prize Fund for the 2006 National, by Richard Beckwith: Below is the proposed prize distribution for this year's 2006
National in Medina, Ohio. As an example, I am assuming twenty
players in each division, and that half the places (including ties for
the last money place) will finish in the money. The number of
money positions will be extended beyond ten places if there are more
than 20 players in a division. The model assumes a prize fund of
$7,000.00. The final prize fund total is not known at this
time, so the above numbers are open to adjustment, up or down. For more information please contact Richard
Beckwith at 1-440-516-1284. Richard Beckwith,
Ed Bruch
- East Amherst, NY
The ACF National Tournament will be held
June 19th - 24th , 2006
This will be a three-move restriction event using 156-opening deck and
Swiss system. Recording of games and time clocks will be used in the
Masters group. (Players in other divisions are welcome to do the same,
but optional). Clocks and score-sheets will be provided. Masters will use
a tough deck consisting of 80 openings if the round is still tied after
the first two games. The Masters will use the traditional round scoring.
The Majors and Minors will play 4-game rounds, scoring by game (2 points
for each win, 1 point for each draw).
Official ACF ratings (at time of registration) will be used as a guide
to placing entrants into the appropriate division (Masters, Majors, or
Minors). The ratings cutoffs for Masters/Majors/Minors are 2300 and
1950. The gray areas are 2250-2300 and 1900-1950. That is, players with
a rating of 2300 and higher will enter the Master division. Players with
ratings of 1950-2250 will be placed in the Majors, and entrants with a
rating of 1900 and lower shall enter the Minors. Players are welcome to
play up one division for the challenge and to try for higher prize
money. Winners of the Minors/Majors division of the last 3
Nationals must also move up a division.
The Traveler’s Choice Hotel is located on I-71 between Columbus and
Cleveland (closer to Cleveland) and is less than a two hours drive from
our 2005 Dublin venue. The hotel is located on the northeast corner of
the Exit 218 interchange with state highway 18. Go east ¼-mile, and the
hotel is on the left. (Need to do some type of a U-turn at the light to
get around the median.)
The Traveler’s Choice has many guestrooms. They will also offer a daily
complimentary breakfast, which they don’t normally do for their other
patrons. The rate on the sleeping rooms will be $33.00 plus tax. Phone
number 330-725-4571 or e-mail Jeff at
Bw36067@aol.com
with type of room, dates, etc. The hotel contains a bar and
outdoor swimming pool. See the National Ty Announcement in the
February ACFB for details about hotel, map, and
transportation. Visitor information is also found at
WWW.visitmedinacountry.com
Nearby Attractions:
Many restaurants are located at this interchange, including within
walking distance --Dairy Queen, Cracker Barrel, Bob Evans, Waffle House,
Buffalo Wild Wings, Alexander’s (a great find!), Lou’s Landing Grill and
more. A large antique mall is nearby. The Lodi outlet mall and
Strongsville mall are both 15 minutes away by interstate.
Cleveland has many attractions, including Lake Erie, Jacob’s Field,
Tower City, Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Zoo, Great Lakes
Science Center, Playhouse Square, Geauga Lake Amusement Park, and the
John G. White chess & checker collection at the Cleveland Public
Library.
At this point, there is a good chance that someone may get two
personalize copies of SIXTH !
Regards, Alex
Airport Transportation to Medina
Airport Direct Transportation (440) 479-1515
$55 (with tax) per trip from Cleveland Hopkins airport to Medina. $65
from Akron-Canton airport to Medina.
Ace Taxi (216) 361-4700
$54 from Cleveland Hopkins airport to Medina, or $95 roundtrip.
I also contacted Hopkins Shuttle service (in airport terminal). Medina
is not on their regular route, and cost is $80 (1-6 people) one-way.
Unfortunately, the airport situation is not ideal for those who wish to
fly, since Medina is in another county. I may be able to assist with
rides for a few travelers who arrive on the weekend. (contact me at
email beckwith24@msn.com or 34490 Ridge Road #115, Willoughby, OH 44094 and we
can discuss).
Position
Masters
Majors
Minors
Junior
Youth
1
$1,220.00
$600.00
$320.00
$300.00
$65.00
2
$820.00
$400.00
$215.00
$200.00
$40.00
3
$610.00
$300.00
$160.00
$100.00
$30.00
4
$405.00
$200.00
$105.00
$50.00
$20.00
5
$300.00
$145.00
$80.00
$20.00
6
$200.00
$95.00
$55.00
7
$150.00
$70.00
$40.00
8
$120.00
$60.00
$30.00
9
$100.00
$50.00
$25.00
10
$75.00
$40.00
$20.00
Total
$4,000.00
$1,960.00
$1,050.00
$650.00
$175.00
ACF Player Rep