Tournament Events

Madison
Backgammon
Club

Events

Championship Division ($250 – 90% return) with optional $100 side pool - 100% return.

Advanced Division ($125 –85% return).

Championship and Advanced divisions will use a modified Swiss movement format. Trophies will be awarded to the winner and the finalist in the main flight and the winner of the consolation flight.

Limited Division ($30 – 80% return). The format will be determined at the tournament to maximize the experience for the players. Trophy event.

Calcutta Auction (90% return) will be run by Sonya Sidky for the Championship and Advanced Divisions.

Badger Classic ($400 – 90% return) is a single elimination tournament limited to 32 players. An optional $200 side pool is available. Play begins on Friday with two starting times. All matches are 11 points. A trophy will be awarded to the winner.

Amateur Jackpot ($100 – 90% return) is a single elimination tournament limited to 32 players who have not cashed in any multi-day tournament Open or Championship division or Master's type Jackpot. Play begins on Friday with two starting times. All matches are 9 points. A trophy will be awarded to the winner.

Early Bird Jackpot ($50 – 85% return) is a single elimination tournament. All matches are 7 points. Re-entries are allowed.

Doubles ($120 per team – 85% return, optional $30 side pool – 100% return) is a single elimination tournament with re-entries allowed if space permits. All matches are 7 points. The Badger Classic and Amateur Jackpot take priority over doubles, so please plan accordingly. Trophies will be awarded to the winning team.

Cancelgammon ($30 – 85% return) is a single elimination tournament with re-entries allowed if space permits. Each player may cancel one of the opponent's rolls per game. All matches are 5 points. Here are the rules of the game.

$100 and $200 Labor Day Jackpots Sunday at 8:00 p.m.

5-point blitzes and 2-point quickies will be available throughout the weekend.