YOU'LL ALWAYS HAVE A GAME

Bring the family, take in the sights in the nation's capital.

2023 Cherry Blossom Backgammon Championship
​19-23 April 2023

Tournament Director

Ben Friesen 

Organizers

Karen Davis
Vinson Blanton

Tournament Staff

Jeb Horton; Paul and Andy Horton, Julius High (Novice division director), Jonathan Hardigree

Rules Committee

​Jeb Horton, Richard Munitz, Frank Talbot

Eligibility Advisory Committee 

Ben Friesen, Carol Joy Cole, Jeb Horton

​Corporate Sponsors

U.S. Backgammon Federation National Championship Fund, Gammon Stuff, Gammon Guys, Women in Backgammon, The Board Room DC & VA

Individual Sponsors

​Alfred Mamlet - Newcomer Freeroll
Tom Jayne – Novice division director
Jason Lee – Novice seminar
John Klein – Novice board prize
Bill Finneran/Marcy Kossar – chocolate favors
Karen Davis – hospitality
Art Benjamin – learning session

Contact Us

​Contact Ben Friesen for any questions or assistance.
Mobile: 810-348-1695
E-mail: benjamin.a.friesen@gmail.com