Main events are eligible for American Backgammon Tour Online! (ABTO) master points.
All events return 92.5% of Entry Fee and 95% of Side Pool.
The tournament registration fee is $10 and covers all events.
ArtGammon backgammon board to winner of Intermediate division donated by Gammon Guys.
FTH USBGF National Championship backgammon board to winner of USBGF National Championship event provided by Gammon Stuff.
Women's Prize -- $100 to women going furthest in ABT Online! Championship, Advanced, and Intermediate Divisions.
Membership in the U.S. Backgammon Federation is required for all events. Renew or join at usbgf.org.
ABT Online! Division 1 - Championship
$150 Entry Fee. $100 Optional Side Pool. Open to all players. Single Elimination, Progressive Consolation. 13 points in Main Bracket, 11 points in Consolation Bracket. Clocks Required, 1m/10s setting. All matches to be played on Heroes3.Backgammonstudio.com. Audio & Video communication through zoom is required for this event.
ABT Online! Division 2 - Advanced
$50 Entry Fee. $50 Optional Side Pool. Open to players between 7.5 and 10.5 PR (subject to eligibility approval). Single Elimination, Progressive Consolation.
9 points in Main Bracket and Consolation Bracket. Clocks Required, 2m/10s setting. All matches to be played on Heroes3.Backgammonstudio.com. Audio & Video communication through zoom is required for this event.
9 points in Main Bracket and Consolation Bracket. Clocks Required, 2m/10s setting. All matches to be played on Heroes3.Backgammonstudio.com. Audio & Video communication through zoom is required for this event.
ABT Online! Division 3 - Intermediate
$50 Entry Fee. $50 Optional Side Pool. Open to players with PR of 10.5 or higher (subject to eligibility approval). Single Elimination, Progressive Consolation.
9 points in Main Bracket and Consolation Bracket. Clocks Required, 2m/10s setting. All matches to be played on Heroes3.Backgammonstudio.com.
Audio communication through zoom is required for this event. ArtGammon backgammon board to winner of Intermediate division donated by Gammon Guys.
9 points in Main Bracket and Consolation Bracket. Clocks Required, 2m/10s setting. All matches to be played on Heroes3.Backgammonstudio.com.
Audio communication through zoom is required for this event. ArtGammon backgammon board to winner of Intermediate division donated by Gammon Guys.
Social Division
$5 Entry Fee
This division does NOT earn ABT Online! points and is open to players with limited online tournament experience. Format will be round robin for up to 6 players - swiss for 7+ players.
This division does NOT earn ABT Online! points and is open to players with limited online tournament experience. Format will be round robin for up to 6 players - swiss for 7+ players.
Divisional Eligibility
Players are permitted to play up, never down. In order to create the best playing experience for all, the directors reserve the right to move players up based on other skill and result indicators (Recent PR / ELO / Win % / Results) ArtGammon backgammon board for winner of Intermediate Division donated by GammonGuys.
Division 1 - All players welcome
Division 2 - Players with >=7 PR
Division 3 - Players with >=10.5 PR
Division 2 - Players with >=7 PR
Division 3 - Players with >=10.5 PR
ADDED MONEY -- USBGF National Championship
The USBGF National Championship prize pool has $500 added money plus an USBGF-customized FTH Board to the winner. 7-point matches will be held beginning Sunday April 25 at 12:30 pm. $25 entry, $25 re-entries; $25 side pool, $50 side pool 2; 92.5% return on entry fee, 95% return on side pools; side pools carry over to re-entries. This event is expected to conclude at 9:30 pm Sunday. 2m/10s
JACKPOTS
Jackpots use the same eligibility guidelines as the ABT Online main event. Side Pool Entry only has to be purchased once and applies to re-entries. USBGF Membership & Registration Fee apply for players only participating in the Jackpot events.
Cherry Blossom Classic
$200 Entry Fee. $100 Optional Side Pool. Best two out of three 11 point matches, single elimination (rebuys will be available). Clocks required, 1m/10s setting. All matches to be played on Heroes3.Backgammonstudio.com. Audio & Video communication through zoom is required for this event.
Jackpot Division 1 - George Washington Masters Jackpot
$100 Entry Fee. $100 Optional Side Pool. All matches are 13 points. Single Elimination Format (rebuys available ). Clocks required, 1m/10s setting. All matches to be played on Heroes3.Backgammonstudio.com. Audio & Video communication through zoom is required for this event.
Jackpot Division 2 - Abraham Lincoln Advanced Jackpot
$50 Entry Fee. $50 Optional Side Pool. All matches are 9 points. Single Elimination Format (rebuys available ). Clocks required, 2m/10s setting. All matches to be played on Heroes3.Backgammonstudio.com. Audio & Video communication through zoom is required for this event.
Jackpot Division 3 - Thomas Jefferson Intermediate Jackpot
$25 Entry Fee. $25 Optional Side Pool. All matches are 7 points. Single Elimination Format (rebuys available ). Clocks required, 2m/10s setting. All matches to be played on Heroes3.Backgammonstudio.com. Audio communication through zoom is required for this event.
Doubles
Cherry Blossom Doubles
$100 Entry Fee per team. $100 Optional Side Pool per team. 7 points, Single Elimination. Clocks Required, 3m/12s settings. Only one registration fee is required per team, unless both players are playing additional events. Audio & Video communication through zoom is required for this event.
Other Side Events
Saturday Night Jackpot
Starts at 6 p.m. Saturday 4/24 and Plays to Completion. Players must be free to play (not scheduled to play main event or jackpot matches).
$25 Entry Fee. $25 Optional Side Pool. Clocks Required, 2m/10s setting. Audio communication through zoom is required for this event.
$25 Entry Fee. $25 Optional Side Pool. Clocks Required, 2m/10s setting. Audio communication through zoom is required for this event.
Nightly Speed Gammon Events (Thursday - Sunday)
Starts at 9 p.m. Nightly and Plays to Completion. Players must be free to play (not scheduled to play main event or jackpot matches).
$50 Entry Fee. $50 Side Pool. Clocks Required, 24s/6s setting. Audio & Video communication through zoom is required for this event.
$50 Entry Fee. $50 Side Pool. Clocks Required, 24s/6s setting. Audio & Video communication through zoom is required for this event.
Alfred Mamlet Newcomers Freeroll
Starts 8 pm Friday April 16. Free entry for first-time Cherry Blossom entrants (online or in person). Single Elimination.
$200 added money. Must be preregistered for Cherry Blossom Backgammon Championship.
$200 added money. Must be preregistered for Cherry Blossom Backgammon Championship.
Technology Newbie Freeroll
Starts 8 pm Friday April 16. Free entry for players new to Backgammon Studio Heroes, Challonge, or Zoom technology requirements. Single Elimination.
$100 added money. Must be preregistered for Cherry Blossom Backgammon Championship.
$100 added money. Must be preregistered for Cherry Blossom Backgammon Championship.
