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General Event Information
General Event Information
USBGF membership is required for all events. Join or renew your membership at USBGF.org.
Tournament registration fees apply to all players:
$20 - Novices
$60 - Local players
$60 - Players staying at the tournament hotel (Hilton University Place)
$100 - All others
IMPORTANT: To play in the ABT main event, you must register and pay by Friday, May 1st! If you will not be on site until Saturday, you must register and pay in advance.
Clocks are required for all events except Novice and DMP events. Clock settings will be 2m/12s, except for events specified here:
2m/15s: Dogwood Royale, $10 Hat Tricks
3m/15s: Hornets Nest Doubles
Most events will pay out 1 winner per 8 players. Single elimination events with byes may pay as many as 1 per 5 players. The ABT Main Event may also pay as many as 1 per 5 in the Open and Advanced divisions, and as many as 1 per 4 in the Novice division.
All side pools are 95% return. Side pool entries carry over on re-entry, for all events that allow re-entry. Side pools in the ABT will pay two places. Other side pools will generally be winner-take-all, but may pay two places at the director's discretion, taking into account the number of side pool entries and the size of the field.
The ABT main event has a tiered entry fee. For more information, see the Main Event section below.
ABT Main Event
ABT Main Event
The Charlotte Invitational uses a tiered entry fee in the Open and Advanced divisions. This entry fee structure is also used at the Wisconsin Backgammon Championships. The purpose of a tiered entry fee structure is to provide affordable options to players who are concerned about the cost of playing in tournaments, as well as allow players to move up from the Advanced to Open division without substantial additional fees. Here's how it works:
All players pay the "main entry fee" for their division, indicated below. The percent returned will go into the main prize pool.
Players have the option to pay an additional fee to enter the equity pool. The percent returned will go into a separate equity prize pool. This raises the total fees paid to the amount of a typical ABT entry fee.Â
Each division will pay up to 20% of the field. All of these winners will cash and receive shares of the main prize pool. Cashing players who also entered the equity pool will receive shares of the equity prize pool. If any cashing players did not enter the equity pool, the payouts of the other winners will be increased proportionally. Unlike a side pool, players must cash in the main prize pool to cash in the equity pool.
The optional side pool will pay out 1 winner per 8 entrants, without regard to who cashes in the main prize. You must enter the equity pool to be eligible to enter the side pool.
Open Division
Open Division
Fees:Â
$200 main entry (85% return)
$200 equity pool (95% return)
$200 side pool (95% return)
Format: Three-loss Swiss
Match length: 9pts
Clocks: 2m/12s
Start time: 10am Saturday
Eligibility: Open to all players.
Advanced Division
Advanced Division
Fees:Â
$100 main entry (80% return)
$100 equity pool (90% return)
$100 side pool (95% return)
Format: Three-loss Swiss
Match length: 9pts
Clocks: 2m/12s
Start time: 10am Saturday
Eligibility: Players generally must have a PR above 8 to play in the Advanced division. Other factors may be taken into consideration.
Novice Division
Novice Division
Fees:Â
Optional $30 entry fee (100% return). Players who opt out of the entry fee will not be eligible for cash prizes.
Format: Three-loss Swiss
Match length: 5pts
Clocks: Optional
Start time: 11am Saturday
Eligibility: Â The Novice Division is for players with little or no tournament experience who are not deemed to be at Advanced skill level.
You must meet the eligibility criteria for your chosen division. The Eligibility Committee has the final say on what division(s) a player is eligible to play in. If you are unsure of what division to register for, email staff@charlottebackgammon.com.
Player's Cup (BMAB)
Player's Cup (BMAB)
Fees:Â
$100 registration
$100 entry (100% return)
$100 Win-Loss Side Pool (95% return)
Start time: 10:30am Thursday
Format: Five-round Modified Swiss (random pairings in rounds 1-3, no elimination)
Match length: 9 pts
Added Prize: A Player’s Cup Iron Star (or a fraction thereof) will be awarded to the winner(s). See playerscupbackgammon.com for details.
Jackpots
Jackpots
Queen City Cup
Queen City Cup
Masters Jackpot
Masters Jackpot
Fees: $400 entry (90% return), $200 side pool (95% return)
Format: Single elimination, limited re-entries
Match length: 13pts
Start time: 10:30am Friday
Conflicts: Doubles players who re-enter the Queen City Cup may be required to play through the dinner break to complete round 3 before Doubles begins.
Cardinal Classic
Cardinal Classic
Open Jackpot
Open Jackpot
Fees: $200 entry (85% return), $100 side pool (95% return)
Format: Single elimination, limited re-entries
Match length: 11pts
Start time: 10:30am Friday
Eligibility: Players generally must have a PR above 6.5. Other factors may be taken into consideration.
Conflicts: Doubles players who re-enter the Cardinal Classic may be required to play through the dinner break to complete round 3 before Doubles begins.
Dogwood Royale
Dogwood Royale
Limited Jackpot
Limited Jackpot
Fees: $100 entry (80% return), $50 side pool (95% return)
Format: Single elimination, limited re-entries
Match Length: 9pts
Start time: 10:30am Friday
Eligibility: Players generally must have a PR above 10 to play in the Dogwood Royale. Other factors may be taken into consideration.
Hornets Nest Doubles
Hornets Nest Doubles
Fees: $300/team (80% return), $100 side pool/team (95% return)
Format: Single elimination, no re-entry
Match length: 7pts
Start time: 7pm Friday
Clocks: 3m/15s
The CoolWood Warm-up
The CoolWood Warm-up
Sponsored by CoolWood Urban Forestry
Sponsored by CoolWood Urban Forestry
Fees: $60 entry (85% return), $30 side pool (95% return)
Start time: 8pm Thursday
Format: G2 (Guaranteed two matches). Players who lose in the first round will play off in a consolation bracket. After the first round, it is single elimination.
Match length: 7pts
The winner will take home a trophy made from a cool piece of wood! Thank you CoolWood Urban Forestry for sponsoring this event.
Women's World of Backgammon Cup
Women's World of Backgammon Cup
Sponsored by Women's World of Backgammon
Sponsored by Women's World of Backgammon
Fees: $100 entry (90% return), $50 sidepool (95% return)
Start time: 1:30pm Sunday
Eligibility: Women only
Format: G2 (Guaranteed two matches). Players who lose in the first round will play off in a consolation bracket. After the first round, it is single elimination.
Match length: 7pts
Conflicts: You may not enter this event if you are also playing in the Novice After-Tourney, or if you are still playing in the ABT.
Seniors & Juniors
Seniors & Juniors
Fees: $60 entry (85% return)
Eligibility: Ages 60+ play Seniors. Ages 0-59 play Juniors.
Format: Single elimination, continuous entry. Seniors and Juniors play separate brackets and winners do not play off.
Match length: 5pts
Start time: On-demand
Gammon Guys Board Tournament
Gammon Guys Board Tournament
Fees: $100
Format: Single elimination, 8 players
Match length: 7pts
Start time: On-demand
Prizes:Â
1st - Luxurious backgammon board from Gammon Guys
2nd - High quality doubling cube from Gammon Guys
Thank you to Gammon Guys for sponsoring this event!
DMP
DMP
Fees: $20 (80% return)
Format: Single elimination, continuous entry
Match length: 1pt
Start time: On-demand
Clocks: Optional
Hat Tricks!
Hat Tricks!
Win three matches and get paid out immediately!
Win three matches and get paid out immediately!
To enter, players must not be alive in a jackpot, doubles, or the main event. Hat Tricks are single elimination, with dynamic pairings every round. After you win your first match, you will be paired with another 1-0 player. Win a second match, and you'll be paired with another 2-0 player to compete for the prize. Enjoy this new twist on 8-player jackpots with much less time spent waiting for an opponent.
$100 Hat Trick
$100 Hat Trick
Match lengths: 7pts
Prize: $720
$50 Hat Trick
$50 Hat Trick
Match lengths: 5pts
Prize: $350
$20 Hat Trick
$20 Hat Trick
Match lengths: 5pts
Prize: $130
$10 Hat Trick
$10 Hat Trick
Match lengths: 5pts
Prize: $60
Eligibility: Advanced or below (PR>8)
Novice After-Tourney
Novice After-Tourney
Fees: Optional $20 entry fee (100% return). Players who opt out of the entry fee will not be eligible for cash prizes.
Format: Two-loss format TBD
Match length: 5pts undefeated, 3pts consolation/fighters
Clocks: Optional
Start time: 10:30am Sunday
Conflicts: Players cannot enter the Novice After-Tourney if they are still alive in the ABT main event.
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