What You Need to Know


​Zoom

​Audio and Video Communication through Zoom. Link will be provided to registered players. Breakout rooms for players to communicate with opponent. Please check in to the Zoom room 30 minutes prior to your event start time. Awards ceremony on Sunday, April 25 at 8 pm Eastern.




Heroes3.BackgammonStudio.com

Tournament matches must be played on Heroes3.BackgammonStudio.com. Pip count and point numbering should be on. Match recording must be on.
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Challonge

All brackets will be posted on Challonge, and links will be provided for registered players.
2023 Cherry Blossom
​Backgammon Championship
​19-23 April 2023

Tournament Directed & Organized by the following team:

Ben Friesen - Tournament Director
Paul Horton - 1st Assistant Director
Andy Lindeberg - Technical Director
Jonathan Hardigree - 2nd Assistant Director
Julius High - Director of Beginner Events

Contact Us

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

Rules Committee

​TBD

Eligibility Advisory Committee 

Ben Friesen
TBD

​Corporate Sponsors

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

Individual Sponsors

Karen Davis – Hospitality
Bill Finneran - Chocolate Prizes
Tom Jayne – Rookie Sponsor
John Klein – Board Prize
Marcy Kossar - Chocolate Prizes
Jason Lee – Beginner Seminar
Roberto Litzenberger - Streaming Sponsor