Domino tournament held July 10-11

The 34th annual World Championship Domino Tournament is set for July 10 and July 11 in Andalusia, and hundreds of players are expected to compete for the world champion title.

The tournament, sponsored by the Andalusia Rotary Club, will be held at the Kiwanis Fair Complex. The World Championship Domino Tournament began in 1976 as a Bicentennial project. Last year, more than 300 participants competed for trophies and cash totaling more than $20,000.

This year’s events begin on Friday, July 10, with the singles tournament starting at 8 a.m. followed by a singles round robin at 1 p.m. The $15,000 Fantastic Domino Sweepstakes drawing will also begin at 7 p.m. On Saturday, July 11, the doubles tournament starts at 8 a.m. followed by doubles round robin at 1 p.m. Finals in adult singles and doubles begin at 7 p.m. with event awards presented at 9 p.m.

Registration by June 30 is $30 for adults, $15 for teens and $10 for children. On or after July 1, adult registration will be $40; teens, $20; and children, $15. For further information and entry forms, contact the Andalusia Rotary Club at P.O. Box 276, Andalusia, Ala., 36420 or call Carolyn Davis at (334) 222-5830. Or, visit http://www.worlddomino.com.