Grand National XXVIII

Grand National 28 will be held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on September 25–27, 2009. But the fun actually begins a full week before this date.

GN co-directors Jeff Shimp and David Aiken have announced that three sanctioned tournaments—and more than a dozen satellite events—will be held in the course of ten days. In addition, the Grass Roots Tournament of Champions will be held on Friday, September 25. And entrants who want to play Grass Roots cribbage on Monday–Thursday nights will have plenty of opportunity, for Michigan boasts thirteen Grass Roots clubs.

The Serial City Cribbage Classic (normally in Battle Creek) will be held on September 18–20 and will also be directed by Shimp and Aiken. The Michigan Midweek GN Warm-up, directed by Patrick and Linda Barrett, takes place on September 23–24, with GN proper starting the following Saturday.

All events will be held at the same location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, located near the airport on the southeast side of town (5700 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids MI 49546). A special cribbage rate is available for all GN players (make reservations by calling 800.227.6963).

For more details about the Grand National Extravaganza, contact Jeff (616.850.9229; jeffshimp@charter.net), Dave (616.897.8727; cribbage@iserv.net), or Patrick (715.424.5059; barrett1@wctc.net). Go to Schedule/Results to download the tournament flyers.

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