2016 Illinois State Backgammon
Championships
October 14-16, 2016 Travelodge @ Northwoods Mall
Reserve by October 1
Peoria Backgammon Club
Presented by the
Friday Prairie Classic Land of Lincoln Masters Peoria Quickies USBGF Microblitz—ADDED MONEY!!
FREE Novice Sunday USBGF Event Zombie Zeroes “LOST Chance” HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST!
Tournament Officials Director
Linda Rockwell
Committee
Bill Davis Michael Flohr Carol Joy Cole
Staff
Butch Meese Mary Ann Meese Sue Will
Tournament Conditions
This is an invitational event: all entries are subject to the approval of the committee. The tournament schedule will be followed with penalty points awarded and time clocks used if re-quested or required. US Tournament Rules and Procedures (ABT) and clock rules will apply. All money rounds must be played in the main playing room. Videotaping of matches is permitted in all tournament events without exception. Bring your own digital clock. Only cash is accepted at the tournament. Hospitality fee is required of all partic-ipants. Full refund of deposit until 10/13/16.
Travelodge @ Northwoods Mall
Restaurant, Lounge, Bar, Indoor pool and Atrium Free High Speed Internet
4400 N. Brandywine Drive (309) 686-8000 I-74 @ Northwoods Mall (War Memorial Drive) $72 with free breakfast. (Reserve by Oct. 1 for special rate)
Past Illinois State Champions
2015 Frank Talbot 2014 Tak Morioka 2013 Rod Covlin 2012 Neil Kazaross 2011 Joe Sylvester 2010 Carter Mattig 2009 David Rubin 2008 Tim Mabee 2007 Joe Sylvester 2006 Mark King 2005 Faddoul Khoury
Top 32 Giants of Backgammon
attending will be honored with reserved
seating and additional amenities.
Flight Information
Delta, Allegiant, American and United airlines all offer direct flights Peoria International Airport ( www.flypia.com )
Players available to provide transportation from Chicago Airports to Peoria, call for Info
Driving Directions
From War Memorial Drive (US 150). Turn Right on Scenic
Drive, then Right on Brandywine. Drive.
This is a BMAB-partnered tournament. All reasonable accommodations will be made to allow BMAB applicants to
set up recording equipment, and the Tournament Director will certify to
BMAB that all matches were played and submitted in accordance with
BMAB requirements. If you wish to make a BMAB submission of matches
played at this tournament, please notify Linda Rockwell or Rick Janowski at
least 48 hours in advance of the start of the tournament.
Entry Form
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City, State Zip
Phone
Name __________________________________________
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Championship Intermediate Novice Friday Prairie Classic 12:00 pm Friday Master Qualifier Friday Lincoln Masters 7:00 pm Friday Doubles 7:15 pm Partner _______________________ Hospitality Fee (required)
260 120 30 75 175 350 160/team
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Check all that apply Entry Fee
Minimum $20 deposit is required to hold your spot in any event. Full refund is available if you cancel by 10/13/16. No travelers checks. $20 walk-in fee will be charged for any non-registered player. Mail entry form and check payable to:
Sue Will
147 Field Grove Ct.
East Peoria, IL 61611
Main Events
Championship Clocks on request * Single Elimination with 2 levels of Progressive Consolation Intermediate Single Elimination with Consolation and Last Chance Novice Land of Lincoln Masters Clocks on request * Single Elimination Qualifiers if sufficient players Prairie Classic Single Elimination with Consolation Lincoln-Douglas Doubles Clocks on request *
Single Elimination Peoria Quickies USBGF Microblitz ($675 added for the USBGF member who goes the furthest) * In “Clocks on request” events, either player may require that a clock be used
$260 120 30 350 175 75 160/team 20 40
Event Entry Fee
Schedule
Thursday, October 13
Saturday, October 15
Sunday, October 16
11:00 Noon 3:00 7:00 7:15 10:00
9:30 9:30 10:30 11:00 11:30 5:00-7:00 7:00 8:00
9:30 10:30 11:00 Noon
Linda Rockwell Sue Will 847-845-3579 (cell) 309-699-6005 (home) [email protected] [email protected]
5:30-6:30 6:30
Friday, October 14
Registration Opens Prairie Classic Tournament Peoria Quickies * USBGF Microblitz Masters Qualifier (if sufficient players) Land of Lincoln Masters Lincoln-Douglas Doubles Peoria Quickies * USBGF Microblitz Registration Closes
Registration for Peoria Backgammon Club weekly tournament - Free hors d’oeuvres Weekly tournament at The Travelodge
Completion of Delayed Events Early Play—USBGF Microblitz, * Peoria Quickies Final Registration Closes Costume Contest, Haiti Fundraiser, Door Prizes, Public Draw Main Tournament Play Begins Dinner Break Play Continues, plus Peoria Quickies, Knockouts, Zombie Zeroes!!! USBGF Microblitz Playoffs
Completion of delayed events Intermediate Last Chance begins FREE Novice event (open to Sat. main event players only -
USBGF cash and prizes) Championship Consolation continues Land of Lincoln Masters Finals Main Event Finals
Bring your own board!
Amount Enclosed ______________________________________