American Backgammon Tour (ABT)
Players in the Main Event are eligible to receive American Backgammon Tour (ABT) points. Membership in the U.S. Backgammon Federation is required to play in the Main Event. Renew or join at usbgf.org. The schedule and events are subject to change at the Director's discretion.
*If you enter the Side Pool of any event and you re-enter that event, you retain your Side Pool equity
Players in the Main Event are eligible to receive American Backgammon Tour (ABT) points. Membership in the U.S. Backgammon Federation is required to play in the Main Event. Renew or join at usbgf.org. The schedule and events are subject to change at the Director's discretion.
*If you enter the Side Pool of any event and you re-enter that event, you retain your Side Pool equity
3 Divisions: Open Championship, Intermediate, & Novice
Format:
Format:
- Open & Intermediate: Single Elimination, with 1st round re-entries, Consolation,
& Last Chance - Novice: Based on number of entrants, often a Round Robin followed by a Playoff
Side Events
The table below is a snapshot; scroll down for a complete description of all Side Events
*If you enter the Side Pool of any event and you re-enter that event, you retain your Side Pool equity.
The table below is a snapshot; scroll down for a complete description of all Side Events
*If you enter the Side Pool of any event and you re-enter that event, you retain your Side Pool equity.
Geoffrey Parker $5K Super Jackpot
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Entry Fee: $5,000, 100% return
Registration Fee: $250 Format:
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Schedule:
Monday November 15th 11:00 AM Registration 12:00 PM Satellite #1, 8-players @ $700 3:00 PM Satellite #2, 8-players @ $700 Tuesday November 16th 10:00 AM Registration Continues 11:30 AM Registration Closes 11:45 AM Public Draw 12:00 PM Round of 32 6:00 PM Round of 16 Wednesday November 17th 12:00 PM Round of 8 The Semi-Final and Final matches will be scheduled at the convenience of the players |
The Jackpots
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Masters Jackpot
(formerly Super Jackpot) Format: Single Elimination with re-entries till bracket is full Match Length: 15-Points Clocks: Mandatory Start Time: (Pick 1 of 4 options) Wednesday Nov 17th - Round of 32
Intermediate Jackpot (only Intermediate level players allowed) Format: Single Elimination with re-entries till bracket is full Match Length: 9-Points Clocks: Preferred Start Time: (Pick 1 of 4 options) Wednesday Nov 17th - Round of 32
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Limited Jackpot
(Top Championship level players are not eligible) Format: Single Elimination with re-entries till bracket is full Match Length: 11-Points Clocks: Mandatory Start Time: (Pick 1 of 4 options) Wednesday Nov 17th - Round of 32
Beginners Jackpot (Only Novice players allowed) Format: Single Elimination with re-entries till bracket is full Match Length: 7-Points Clocks: Only by mutual agreement Start Time: Friday Nov 19th, 8:00 PM Entry Fee: $50 |
Other Side Events
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Doubles
This event is not does not allow re-entries. All teams start play Wednesday night at 8:00 PM. 2 rounds must be completed Wednesday Night. Format: Single Elimination Match Length: 7-Points Clocks: Mandatory (3 minutes per point / 15 second delay) Start Time: Wednesday Nov 17th, 8:00 PM Entry Fee: $300 Per Team Side Pool: $200 Per Team SpeedGammon Format: Single Elimination with re-entries until bracket is full Match Length: 7-Points Clocks: Mandatory (2 minutes total reserve / 10 second delay) Start Time: Wednesday Nov 17th, 3:00 PM Entry Fee: $100 Side Pool: $50 Blitz The Blitz is a series of 8-player knock-outs. The winner of each knock-out receives $120 and qualifies for the Blitz Playoff that starts Saturday night at 8:00 PM. Players may win up to two knock-outs, both of which are eligible for byes. Format: Single Elimination with re-entries Match Length: 5-Points Clocks: Preferred Start Time: Wednesday Nov 17th, 12:30 PM Entry Fee: $40 Quickie - DMP Format: Single Elimination with re-entries until bracket is full Match Length: 1-Point Clocks: Preferred Start Time: Wednesday Nov 17th, 12:30 PM Entry Fee: $20 After Tournament Format: Single Elimination with re-entries until bracket is full Match Length: 7-Points Clocks: Preferred Start Time: Sunday Nov 21st, 5:00 PM Entry Fee: $60 Side Pool: $30 |
Seniors (50+)
Format: Single Elimination with re-entries until bracket is full Match Length: 7-Points Clocks: Preferred Start Time: Wednesday Nov 17th, 2:00 PM Entry Fee: $60 Side Pool: $30 Juniors (under 40) Format: Single Elimination with re-entries until bracket is full Match Length: 7-Points Clocks: Preferred Start Time: Wednesday Nov 17th, 2:00 PM Entry Fee: $60 Side Pool: $30 Battle of the Sexes The men will be on one side of the bracket and the women will be on the other side. At the end we will decide which sex wins!!! Format: Single Elimination with re-entries until bracket is full Match Length: 7-Points Clocks: Preferred Start Time: Wednesday Nov 17th, 2:30 PM Entry Fee: $60 Side Pool: $30 The Directors' Corner This event is for tournament organizers of local clubs, and national & international Tournaments. All USBGF board members and committee chairs are welcome to join. Format: Single Elimination with re-entries until bracket is full Match Length: 7-Points Clocks: Preferred Start Time: Wednesday Nov 17th, 2:30 PM Entry Fee: $60 Side Pool: $30 |
