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Toronto Open Backgammon Tournament looking good with strong early entries pouring in. With 20-plus committed to play, it looks like we will reach the full compliment for a 32 player knock-out event. There are no draws in backgammon therefore tournaments are always formatted in the knock-out system.
With a $2800 prize pool, I would expect players from Montreal and Ottawa to attend. However, the few players I have contacted in those cities - not a single response. Not even a "Sorry, I can't make it on May 7."
Perhaps people no longer read their emails.
Does anyone on ChessTalk know of backgammon players in Montreal who might be interested? If Montreal were to stage a similar tournament, I can virtually guarantee some 4 - 6 players from Toronto would come.
TORONTO BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIP & FESTIVAL
MAY 7 - 10
The tournament will be played to completion on Sunday May 7 and will be followed by three days of jackpots, one-on-one play and chouettes.
With a 32 player field, the prize fund will be >>>>>
$2800 total with
$1600 First
800 Second
200 each to 3rd & 4th
Other jackpots will be arranged Monday thru Wednesday to suit the players. As well as chouettes for $2, $5, $10, $20 etc
ENTRY FEE: $100
SATELLITE Tournamants will be available for 4 player groups
@ $25 entry fee starting at 12 noon
Tournament starts Sunday May 7 at 2pm & should be over by 6pm
Other events - jackpots, chouettes & heads up matches daily til Wednesday
.............. At the Madison Pub, 14 Madison Ave
1 block NE of Bloor & Spadina
MATCHES: start at 7 points and increase by 2 points each round. The final will be
a best-of-three 7 point matches.
EQUIPMENT: Some tournament suitable boards will be provided but if you have
a board & precision dice, bring 'em.
ACCOMMODATION for out-of-town visitors, available at Madison Manor (next door)
@ special rate (mention backgammon tournament) 1-877-561-7048
Or email me vladdobrich@gmail.com
$95 per night basic
Also, at Spadina Guest House (enter from 9 Spadina Ave)
(416) 923-4004
$79 per night basic
More info: for upgrade and for multiple occupancy ask when registering
With a $2800 prize pool, I would expect players from Montreal and Ottawa to attend. However, the few players I have contacted in those cities - not a single response. Not even a "Sorry, I can't make it on May 7."
Perhaps people no longer read their emails.
Does anyone on ChessTalk know of backgammon players in Montreal who might be interested? If Montreal were to stage a similar tournament, I can virtually guarantee some 4 - 6 players from Toronto would come.
TORONTO BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIP & FESTIVAL
MAY 7 - 10
The tournament will be played to completion on Sunday May 7 and will be followed by three days of jackpots, one-on-one play and chouettes.
With a 32 player field, the prize fund will be >>>>>
$2800 total with
$1600 First
800 Second
200 each to 3rd & 4th
Other jackpots will be arranged Monday thru Wednesday to suit the players. As well as chouettes for $2, $5, $10, $20 etc
ENTRY FEE: $100
SATELLITE Tournamants will be available for 4 player groups
@ $25 entry fee starting at 12 noon
Tournament starts Sunday May 7 at 2pm & should be over by 6pm
Other events - jackpots, chouettes & heads up matches daily til Wednesday
.............. At the Madison Pub, 14 Madison Ave
1 block NE of Bloor & Spadina
MATCHES: start at 7 points and increase by 2 points each round. The final will be
a best-of-three 7 point matches.
EQUIPMENT: Some tournament suitable boards will be provided but if you have
a board & precision dice, bring 'em.
ACCOMMODATION for out-of-town visitors, available at Madison Manor (next door)
@ special rate (mention backgammon tournament) 1-877-561-7048
Or email me vladdobrich@gmail.com
$95 per night basic
Also, at Spadina Guest House (enter from 9 Spadina Ave)
(416) 923-4004
$79 per night basic
More info: for upgrade and for multiple occupancy ask when registering
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