AMERICAN BACKGAMMON TOUR MAIN EVENTS
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ABT Main events are eligible for American Backgammon Tour (ABT) master points.
Total registration fee for all players is $100 and includes registration fee, ABT fee, and a boxed lunch during the Saturday lunch & lecture with Kent Goulding. Looking for SPONSORS - Have a service or product that you want to advertise to the community? Become a sponsor of the Lecture! Contact Ben Friesen for full details. Membership in the U.S. Backgammon Federation required for all events. Renew or join at usbgf.org. |
ABT Championship Division - $3500 Added Money!
Entry Fee - $300, 90% return.
Optional Side Pool - $150, 95% return.
Eligibility - Open to all players.
Format - Double Elimination with Progressive Consolation. 11 Point matches in the Undefeated Bracket, 9 point matches in the Second Chance bracket, 7 point matches in the Consolation bracket
Finals - The finals will be one match between the last undefeated player and the last fighter bracket player. The last undefeated player will receive a payout from the prize pool before other prizes are determined.
Clocks required, 2m/12s settings.
Optional Side Pool - $150, 95% return.
Eligibility - Open to all players.
Format - Double Elimination with Progressive Consolation. 11 Point matches in the Undefeated Bracket, 9 point matches in the Second Chance bracket, 7 point matches in the Consolation bracket
Finals - The finals will be one match between the last undefeated player and the last fighter bracket player. The last undefeated player will receive a payout from the prize pool before other prizes are determined.
Clocks required, 2m/12s settings.
ABT Advanced Division - $1500 Added Money!
Entry Fee - $200, 85% return.
Optional Side Pool - $100, 95% return.
Eligibility - Advanced division players are generally in the 7-10 PR (performance rating) skill level based on eXtreme Gammon. Subject to eligibility approval based on win %, ELO, PR, and recent results.
Format - Double Elimination with Progressive Consolation. 9 Point matches in the Undefeated Bracket, 9 point matches in the Second Chance bracket, 7 point matches in the Consolation bracket
Finals - The finals will be one match between the last undefeated player and the last fighter bracket player. The last undefeated player will receive a payout from the prize pool before other prizes are determined.
Clocks required, 2m/15s settings.
Optional Side Pool - $100, 95% return.
Eligibility - Advanced division players are generally in the 7-10 PR (performance rating) skill level based on eXtreme Gammon. Subject to eligibility approval based on win %, ELO, PR, and recent results.
Format - Double Elimination with Progressive Consolation. 9 Point matches in the Undefeated Bracket, 9 point matches in the Second Chance bracket, 7 point matches in the Consolation bracket
Finals - The finals will be one match between the last undefeated player and the last fighter bracket player. The last undefeated player will receive a payout from the prize pool before other prizes are determined.
Clocks required, 2m/15s settings.
ABT Intermediate Division - $500 Added Money!
Entry Fee - $200, 85% return.
Optional Side Pool - $100, 95% return.
Eligibility - Open to players not deemed of Championship level, generally 7-10 PR. Subject to eligibility approval. based on win %, ELO, PR, and recent results.
Format - Double Elimination with Progressive Consolation. 9 Point matches in the Undefeated Bracket, 9 point matches in the Second Chance bracket, 7 point matches in the Consolation bracket
Finals - The finals will be one match between the last undefeated player and the last fighter bracket player. The last undefeated player will receive a payout from the prize pool before other prizes are determined.
Clocks required, 2m/15s settings
Optional Side Pool - $100, 95% return.
Eligibility - Open to players not deemed of Championship level, generally 7-10 PR. Subject to eligibility approval. based on win %, ELO, PR, and recent results.
Format - Double Elimination with Progressive Consolation. 9 Point matches in the Undefeated Bracket, 9 point matches in the Second Chance bracket, 7 point matches in the Consolation bracket
Finals - The finals will be one match between the last undefeated player and the last fighter bracket player. The last undefeated player will receive a payout from the prize pool before other prizes are determined.
Clocks required, 2m/15s settings
Rookie Seminar
Rookie / Novice Players are welcome starting at 10am Saturday, April 22st and will join Julius High, USBGF Director of Tournament Services, to learn and play backgammon throughout the weekend.
FEATURED EVENTS
$5000 Added Money!
One free initial entry to USBGF members;
$50 Re-entries available until full, 80% Return. Re-entries monies will be paid to the winners of the qualifying event. The National Championship prize pool will be the $5000 added money.
$100 Championship Side Pool, $50 Advanced Side Pool, 95% Return. Side pool entry caries over on re-entry.
$50 Re-entries available until full, 80% Return. Re-entries monies will be paid to the winners of the qualifying event. The National Championship prize pool will be the $5000 added money.
$100 Championship Side Pool, $50 Advanced Side Pool, 95% Return. Side pool entry caries over on re-entry.
DC*METRO OPEN - Satellite event, winners will receive entry into the ABT Main Event
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2-Loss Modified Swiss Format, 70% Return
Championship Division: $80 entry, Optional $40 Side Pool. $400 Added Advanced Division: $60 entry, Optional $30 Side Pool. $300 Added |
Sponsor
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Sponsor
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BMAB
The BMAB (Backgammon Masters Awarding Body) event is a modified round robin; 5 - 9 point matches;
$100 entry fee, 100% return
Multiple optional side pools - $50 win/loss side pool A, $100 win/loss side pool B, 95% return
$100 registration fee, Includes BMAB player fee (45 Experience Points), match recordings and transcriptions.
$100 entry fee, 100% return
Multiple optional side pools - $50 win/loss side pool A, $100 win/loss side pool B, 95% return
$100 registration fee, Includes BMAB player fee (45 Experience Points), match recordings and transcriptions.
JACKPOTS
Cherry Blossom Classic
$1200 entry fee; 92.5% return.
$400 optional side pool; 95% return
Clocks required, 2m/12s
Format - Best 2 out of 3, 9 point matches
This event will be capped at 16 entrants.
$400 optional side pool; 95% return
Clocks required, 2m/12s
Format - Best 2 out of 3, 9 point matches
This event will be capped at 16 entrants.
George Washington Masters Jackpot
$400 entry fee; 90% return.
$200 optional side pool; 95% return.
Format - Single Elimination 13 point Matches
Clocks required, 2m/12s
Cocks required, 2m/12s.
The event will be capped at 32 entrants. Pre-register to ensure you are able to participate. Start times at 11am Thursday & 2pm Friday.
$200 optional side pool; 95% return.
Format - Single Elimination 13 point Matches
Clocks required, 2m/12s
Cocks required, 2m/12s.
The event will be capped at 32 entrants. Pre-register to ensure you are able to participate. Start times at 11am Thursday & 2pm Friday.
Abraham Lincoln Open Jackpot
$300 entry fee; 86% return.
$100 optional side pool; 95% return.
Clocks required, 2m/12s
Format - Single Elimination 11 point Matches
The event will be capped at 32 entrants. Pre-register to ensure you are able to participate. Start times at 11am Thursday & 2pm Friday
Eligibility - Players of low Open/Championship skill level are eligible for this event, subject to director and eligibility committee approval.
$100 optional side pool; 95% return.
Clocks required, 2m/12s
Format - Single Elimination 11 point Matches
The event will be capped at 32 entrants. Pre-register to ensure you are able to participate. Start times at 11am Thursday & 2pm Friday
Eligibility - Players of low Open/Championship skill level are eligible for this event, subject to director and eligibility committee approval.
Alexander Hamilton Advanced Jackpot
$200 entry fee; 80% return.
$50 optional side pool; 95% return.
Clocks required, 2m/15s
Format - Single Elimination 9 point Matches
The event will be capped at 32 entrants. Pre-register to ensure you are able to participate. Start times at 11am Thursday & 2pm Friday
Eligibility - Players of Advanced and Intermediate skill level are eligible for this event, subject to director and eligibility committee approval.
$50 optional side pool; 95% return.
Clocks required, 2m/15s
Format - Single Elimination 9 point Matches
The event will be capped at 32 entrants. Pre-register to ensure you are able to participate. Start times at 11am Thursday & 2pm Friday
Eligibility - Players of Advanced and Intermediate skill level are eligible for this event, subject to director and eligibility committee approval.
Thomas Jefferson Intermediate Jackpot
$100 entry fee; 70% return.
$50 optional side pool; 95% return.
Clocks required, 2m/15s
Format - Single Elimination 7 point Matches
The event will be capped at 32 entrants. Pre-register to ensure you are able to participate. Start times at 11am Thursday & 2pm Friday
Eligibility - Only intermediate and novice level players are eligible for this event, subject to director and eligibility committee approval.
$50 optional side pool; 95% return.
Clocks required, 2m/15s
Format - Single Elimination 7 point Matches
The event will be capped at 32 entrants. Pre-register to ensure you are able to participate. Start times at 11am Thursday & 2pm Friday
Eligibility - Only intermediate and novice level players are eligible for this event, subject to director and eligibility committee approval.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Nation's Capital Doubles
$300 entry fee; 80% return.
$100 optional side pool fee per team, 95% return
Format - Single elimination 7 point matches
Clocks required, 3m/15s settings.
This event is capped to 32-teams and does not conflict with any other events.
$100 optional side pool fee per team, 95% return
Format - Single elimination 7 point matches
Clocks required, 3m/15s settings.
This event is capped to 32-teams and does not conflict with any other events.
FTH Board Event
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$200 entry fee
8-player field Single elimination, 9 Point Matches 1st - FTH backgammon board 2nd - $200 |
Sponsor
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Gammon Guys Board Event
Sponsor
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$100 entry fee
8-Player field Single Elimination, 7 Point Matches 1st - Gammon Guys Backgammon Board 2nd - Gammon Guys Doubling Cube |
Women in Backgammon - $500 Added Money
Sponsor
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$500 added money for the Women in Backgammon event.
Additional Prizes will be awarded to women participants, including boards, tote bags, and backgammon equipment. Two women will receive free recording/transcription service for their matches all weekend. Please let us know cherryblossombackgammon@gmail.com if you are interested in being considered. Sponsored by Women in Backgammon. |
Learning Opportunities
Friday Evening 7 PM - Rookie & Intermediate Lecture with Jason Lee
Lunch & Lecture - ABT & Rookie participants enjoy lunch & a lecture by backgammon legend Kent Goulding
Lunch & Lecture - ABT & Rookie participants enjoy lunch & a lecture by backgammon legend Kent Goulding
SIDE EVENTS DAILY
$200/$100/$50/$20 Jackpots
8-player $200/$100/$50/$20 run continuously throughout the weekend. Each jackpot ends the day it starts.
