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Tournaments

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The 2023 Australian Backgammon Open

$100 entry + optional $50 and $100 side pools.

The most coveted crown in Australian backgammon - the one everybody wants to win!
Two entry options - Friday night or Saturday morning.
Rebuys, if available, will be open at the completion of the qualifying phase on Saturday.
Players may enter none, one or both side pools. The highest placed player in each side pool will win that pool. In the event of ties, the pool will be split evenly between the tied players.
The Open format is double elimination with a separate Last Chance. Players who win their first two matches advance to the round of 64 in the main tournament. Players who lose their first two matches will go to the Last Chance tournament. Players who win one/lose one will play off in the Fighters Bracket - winners will advance to the main round of 64, losers will play in the Last Chance.
Top 8 in the main tournament will cash, 1st, 2nd and 3rd/4th will also receive trophies.
Top 4 in the Last Chance will cash, 1st and 2nd will also receive trophies.

The 2023 Australian Backgammon Masters

$300 entry + optional $200 side pool. No rebuys.

The high rollers tournament, not for the faint-hearted. After a day of backgammon in the Open and Speedgammon, those with stamina, fortitude and deep pockets will get the Australian Masters under way.
Masters satellites will be run on Friday evening, $80 entry to field of four or $40 entry to field of 8.
Top 4 will cash, 1st and 2nd will also receive trophies. NO rebuys, byes will be awarded if necessary.

The 2023 Australian Speedgammon Championship

$50 entry, rebuys until field is full.

Fast and furious, this tournament is for quick thinkers.
Two entry options - Friday night or Saturday morning.
Rebuys will be open from approx 2PM Saturday.
Top 4 will cash, 1st and 2nd will also receive trophies.

The 2023 Australian Doubles Tournament

• $100 entry per pair.

After its successful and popular debut in 2022, the Doubles tournament is now a permanent fixture. Entry fee has been reduced to allow 32 teams this year. 2-player teams, starting Friday afternoon.
Top 4 teams will cash, 1st and 2nd will also receive trophies. NO rebuys, byes will be awarded if necessary.

2 Point Blitz

• $5 entry, rebuys until field is full.

A new tournament this year for social/casual players or those waiting on their other tournament matches. Open to all, no clocks.
Top 2 will cash, trophy for winner.

Sunday Special

$20 entry, $20 optional side pool plus FREE re-entry until field is full.

You played all day and haven't made the finals. One last chance for redemption - the Sunday Special Tournament.
Top 4 will cash, 1st and 2nd will also receive trophies.

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Important Information

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100% of entry fees returned as cash prizes.

All entry fees to be paid in cash on the day unless paid prior (NO EFTPOS sorry).

Please bring your own board and clock if you can. No boards with hard (ie noisy) surfaces please!

Doubles teams must pre-register and be available to play starting 1PM Friday.

No Open/Speed rebuys on Friday night; players may rebuy on Saturday if space permits.

Sunday Special is open to all players who have not cashed in the Open, Masters, Speed or Doubles tournaments.

All tournament matches will be entered into the ANZBGF ratings system.

All tournament matches will be played using ANZBGF Rules. All players should familiarise themselves with the rules here. Hard copies will be available at the tournament.

Precision Dice are Preferred in all tournaments. A set of precision dice consists of 4 dice, same size, 2 colours.

Clocks are Mandatory in all tournaments except the 2 Point Blitz and the Sunday Special tournament.

Baffle Boxes are Preferred in all tournaments. Please bring your own Baffle Box or Dice Tower.

Always check with the desk before leaving the playing area for any length of time. Penalty points may apply to players arriving late for a scheduled match.

Breaks: One 5 minute break per player for matches of 7 or more points. No breaks (except essential comfort breaks) for shorter matches.

Meals may not be consumed in the playing area (hotel rule).

Once-off $20 registration fee applies to all players.

To register interest, please fill out the online Registration Form or email simon@bglog.org.

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Schedule

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Friday 24th November 2023

Registration desk open from 10AM

11AM-5PM: Open, Masters and Speed satellites

11:30AM: 2 Point Blitz tournament opens

1-5PM: Doubles R1/R2/R3

5:30PM: Welcome

6-11PM: Open Q1/Q2/Q3

7-11PM: Speedgammon R1/R2

7-11PM: Masters satellites

Saturday 25th November 2023

Registration: 10AM

11AM: Welcome

11:15AM: Open Q1/Q2/Q3

1-11PM: Last Chance R1/2/3

1-3PM: Speedgammon R1/R2

3-5PM: Open Main R1/R2

3PM: Masters registration closes

4-6PM: Speedgammon R3/R4

4-11PM: Masters R1/2/3

4-11PM: Doubles R3/R4

6-11PM: Open Main R3/R4/R5

Sunday 26th November 2023

Registration for Sunday Tournament: 11AM – 12PM

9-11AM: Catch up matches all tournaments (if required)

11AM-6PM: Finals commence all tournaments

12PM-6PM: Sunday Special tournament begins

6-7PM: Trophy/prize presentations

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Venue, Travel and Accommodation

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Points and clock settings

All clock settings are 90 seconds per point, rounded up, 12 second delay unless otherwise noted:

Open Qualifying Rounds 1/2/3: 9 point matches (14 minutes).

Open Main Rounds 1-5: 11/11/13/13/15 point matches (17/17/20/20/23 minutes).

Last Chance: 5 point matches, 7 point final (8/11 minutes).

Masters Rounds 1-4: 11/11/13/15 points (17/17/20/23 minutes).

Speedgammon: 7 point matches, clocks at 3 minutes total with 12 second delay.

Doubles Tournament: 7 point matches, 9 point Final, clocks at 11 minutes with 20 second delay.

2 Point Blitz: 2 point matches with doubling cube, no clocks.

Sunday Special: 5 point matches, 7 point final, clocks optional.

Venue

The Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach is a luxury international hotel situated in the heart of Broadbeach. The Australian Backgammon Championships will take place in the Sorrento room on the 3rd floor. Sofitel have provided an initial allocation of 20 rooms starting at $259 (room only, 2 guests). This is a saving of more than 20% off the published (and online) room rates for that weekend ($331). Further rooms will be made available subject to availability. The offer expires 30 days before the event, after which standard rates will apply.

Book Sofitel accommodation

Hotel information:

Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach

There are also numerous hotels within walking distance to suit all budgets.

Travel by air

Broadbeach is on the Gold Coast, Queensland. The closest airport is Gold Coast Airport at Coolangatta (OOL). Buses, taxis or Ubers will transfer you between the airport and your accommodation. If you have to fly to Brisbane (BNE) Airport, there is a train service direct to the Gold Coast but it takes a couple of hours and you will need to transfer to the Gold Coast tram service at Helensvale if you are staying in Broadbeach or anywhere on the coast. Note that the tram service terminates at Broadbeach.

Travel by road

From the north, take the M1 Exit 77 (Merrimac) all the way to the Gold Coast Highway, turn left and then right on to Victoria Avenue. Take the first right on to Surf Parade and Sofitel is on your left.
From the south, take the M1 Exit 87 (Southport Burleigh Rd). Turn right on to Hooker Boulevard towards Broadbeach. At the Gold Coast Highway, turn left and then right on to Victoria Avenue. Take the first right on to Surf Parade and Sofitel is on your left.

Parking

Sofitel guests can park in the hotel (fees may apply). Public parking is available at the Oasis shopping center adjacent to the hotel, entry via Charles Avenue.

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