We cordially invite you and your family to join us at the 2009 Illinois checker tournaments!  

Checkers is a game of recreation the whole family can participate in.  It encourages analytical thinking and problems solving, healthy mental exercise for  developing minds young and old alike.  If you want to try some alternative recreation, like a challenge, want to win some prize money, try your skill against the world champion, or just want to have some fun, consider joining us at one of our 2009 Illinois tournaments.

2009  Illinois State Tournament 

When:  April 4 - 5

Where:  at the beautiful Illinois Centre Mall food court area in Marion, IL.  

Details:  Registration and sign-up between 8 - 9 AM.  Play begins at 9:45.

                     Three groups of play:  Beginner, Intermediate, and expert.  Prizes and trophy's awarded at all levels.

Contact Gene Ellison for more information.  Ph. 618-962-3321  Email:  gellison@shawneelink.net

74th Annual Illinois 101 Tournament 

When:  October 3 - 4

Where:  at the beautiful Illinois Centre Mall food court area in Marion, IL.  

Details:  Registration and sign-up between 8 - 9 AM.  Play begins at 9:45.

                     Three groups of play:  Beginner, Intermediate, and expert.  Prizes and trophy's awarded at all levels.

Contact Gene Ellison for more information.  Ph. 618-962-3321  Email:  gellison@shawneelink.net

The 2008 Illinois State Checker Championship was held April 5th and April 6th at the Illinois Centre Mall in Marion, IL.  We congratulate all participants for their outstanding play during these two days.

Congratulations to the Masters and Tournament Champion Dr. Richard Beckwith of Willoughby, OH.

The Illinois State Champion is Gene Ellison of Norris City, IL.  Gene tied with Ramon Dionisio at 16 points each, but scored more honor points, 89 to 81.  This is Gene's 2nd Illinois State Championship in 3 years!

Class B winner is Jerry Askins of Kentucky, scoring even with Bob Rice of Kentucky, but winning on honor points 102 to 97.

The Illinois State Checker Association is deeply grateful for the continued support of the beautiful Illinois Centre Mall for hosting the championship.   A generous donation from the Williamson County Tourism Bureau contributed to the prize pool from which $1,016.00 was won by players.  Many players enjoyed their special accommodations provided by the Super 8 located at 2601 W DeYoung. 

Full results can be seen on the tournament page.

Thanks again to all for a great tournament!

^73rd  . . .

The 73rd Annual Illinois 101 county open was held October 6th and 7th, 2007 at the Illinois Centre Mall in Marion, IL.  We congratulate all participants for their outstanding play during these two days.

The Illinois State Tournament was held March 31st and April 1st at the Illinois Centre Mall in Marion, IL.  We congratulate all participants for their outstanding play during these two days.