2022 87th Illinois 101 Counties Open Tournament
Saturday, October 1st, 2022
(Usually scheduled 1st weekend in October)

The 87th Annual Illinois 101 Counties Checker Tournament will be held Saturday, October 1st, 2022 in Marion, IL. Registration at 8:00 a.m. with play beginning at 9:00 a.m.  Note the change in format to a one day tournament.

Venue: Mackie's Pizza, at 2704 Walton Way, Marion, IL 62959.  The Illinois State Checker Association will be providing pizza for meals to all players   Players will need to purchase their own beverages.

The Mackie's Pizza is located west of the intersection of Interstate I-57 and IL State Highway 13 (Exit 54).  Travel west on IL 13 about 0.6  miles. Turn left onto Walton Way and follow around to Mackie's Pizza. Recommended hotel: Super 8 Motel at 2601 Vernell Road, Marion, IL 62959 (map),  phone 618-993-5577.   The Super 8 is located to the left, off the first light west of the Interstate.

Five total rounds to be played, unless time allows for more rounds. .  Three move restriction paired by a modified Swiss system.  Entry fee is $10.00 Please join us for a great time playing checkers.  For information call Roger Doll  (618) 402-1822, email erdoll@gmail.com

RESULTS:
Reported by Gene Ellison via email - Oct 1, 2022, 5:27 PM
 

Class A

    
Finish Player, State Points

 Cash Prize
1st  Gary Ellison, IL  20 $80.00
2nd  Gene Ellison, IL 20 $60.00
 

 Class B

    
1st  Boone Wooden, IL  5 $60.00
2nd  Jennifer Kelton, IL  4 $40.00
    Total $240.00

Roger, since we didn't have but a few players we are sending back $100.00 to the Illinois State Checker Assn.

2022 Tournament Dates