CHERRY BLOSSOM BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIP
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2021 CHERRY BLOSSOM
​Backgammon Championship
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The Hyatt Regency at Dulles Airport
Herndon, Virginia
April 21- April 25, 2021



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Cherry Blossom Championship featured in PrimeTime Magazine

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YOU'LL ALWAYS HAVE A GAME

$10,000 Added Money and Prizes!!


  • ABT: Championship, Advanced, Intermediate, and Novice
  • Jackpots: Cherry Blossom Classic, Masters, Open, and Limited
  • BMAB -- four 11-point matches; directed by Jeb Horton
  • USBGF Tournament of Stars Doubles for Founding Sponsors with Backgammon Stars -- $650 added money
  • Nation's Capital Doubles -- open to all not active in Jackpots
  • ​USBGF National Championship -- $5000 added money
  • ​$200/$100/$50/$20 Jackpots
  • Newcomers and Women's Jackpots
  • Super Star Package includes Classic, ABT Championship and Side Pool, Tournament of Stars, reserved playing space, recorded and transcribed matches for BMAB, international airline transfer to hotel
  • Stellar Star Package includes GW Masters, ABT Championship and Side Pool, reserved playing space, international airline transfer
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COME AHEAD OF TIME

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

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Beautiful Hotel Near Dulles Airport

Held at The Hyatt Regency Dulles. Complimentary on-site parking and high-speed Wi-Fi in guest rooms and conference rooms. Enjoy amenities such as 24-hour StayFit Gym, indoor pool and hot tub. 10% discount on food and beverage at hotel's Elements Restaurant. Spacious playing rooms.
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Lots of Fun Activities

Great tourist attractions. Visit the nearby Udvar-Hazy Center Air and Space Museum, Shenandoah National Park, and local championship golf course. Take the Metro to DC and check out over 100 popular landmarks, museums, and national monuments.
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Enjoy Reston Town Center Restaurants and Shops

Take in the shops and restaurants at Reston Town Center. Catch the Silver Line Metro at Wiehle-Reston East stop to go into downtown DC. Five miles from hotel -- short taxi or Uber ride.

FTH USBGF Board 


USBGF National Championship Prize Pool includes $5000 added money for USBGF members  plus  a FTH USBGF-customized board. Members receive free initial entry,  $50 re-entries. 80% return. $100 Side pool carries over to re-entries. 256-player single elimination starts at 10 am on Sunday May 3.
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SUPER STAR PACKAGE

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​​Comprehensive package includes:

  • Cherry Blossom Classic Jackpot
  • ABT Championship and Side Pool
  • Tournament of Stars

​Plus:

  • Reserved playing space
  • Recorded and transcribed matches
  • Transfer from Dulles airport to Hyatt Regency for international guests

LIVE VIDEO STREAMIING

Tune in during the tournament to watch state-of-the-art triple live match streams on YouTube.
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Stream One
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Stream Two
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Stream Three
2021 Cherry Blossom Backgammon Championship, April 20-April 25, 2021
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Tournament Director

Ben Friesen 

Organizer

Karen Davis

Tournament Staff

Cary Hoarty, Stephen Collins

Rules Committee

​Jeb Horton, Richard Munitz, Frank Talbot

​Corporate Sponsors

U.S. Backgammon Federation, Gammon Stuff, Gammon Guys

Individual Sponsors

​Alfred Mamlet, Karen Davis. 

Eligibility Advisory Committee 

Ben Friesen, Carol Joy Cole, Jeb Horton

Contact Us

​Contact Karen Davis for any questions or assistance.
411 N. New River Drive East, #10-05
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 
Cell Phone: 917-488-5364 
Landline: 954-525-5443
E-mail: karen@usbgf.org
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